CPO Exam Application Audit Policy

Exam Applications may be submitted up to 12 months prior to an exam window. Supporting documentation must be uploaded with the application.
A percentage of all Exam Applications are audited on an ongoing and rolling basis.
The percentage is set by the BCPO Board and considers the average number of applicants, the frequency of failed audits, and available resources.
Audits are conducted by the BCPO Audit Committee comprised of non-biased CPOs.
Auditees must pass the audit before registering for the exam.
Application deadlines are set one month before each exam window to allow ample time for audits to be completed before exam registration.
Auditees are given a timeline and opportunities to submit additional supporting documentation to pass the audit.
Auditees who fail an audit may:
- Apply for a refund of the application fee minus $100 for administrative costs.
- If the candidate chooses to re-apply in the future, their application will have no greater or lesser chance of being selected for audit.
- Submit an appeal request, per the BCPO Audit Appeals policy for the application to be reconsidered.
Auditees concerned with failing an audit have two options:
- Withdraw their application prior to completing audit
  - Applicant may apply for a refund of their application fee minus $100 for administrative costs.
  - If the candidate chooses to re-apply in the future, a full application fee will be assessed, and their application will automatically be audited.
- Place their application on hold
  - Applicant can be on hold for up to one year from the date the application was submitted.
  - No application fee will be refunded.
  - Upon reactivation, the audit will commence again and the auditee must meet the eligibility criteria based on the reactivation date.