Job requirements Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant (CPA, CGA) in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a chartered professional accountant, certified general accountant (CPA, CGA) in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Chartered professional accountants, chartered accountants (CPA, CA) require a university degree and completion of a professional training program approved by a provincial Institute of Chartered Accountants and, depending on the province, either two years or 30 months of on-the-job training and membership in a provincial Institute of Chartered Accountants upon successful completion of the Uniform Evaluation (UFE).
  • Chartered professional accountants, certified general accountants (CPA, CGA) and chartered professional accountants, certified management accountants (CPA, CMA) require a university degree and completion of an approved training program and several years of on-the-job training and certification with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
  • Auditors require education, training and recognition as indicated for chartered professional accountants, chartered accountants (CPA, CA), chartered professional accountants, certified general accountants (CPA, CGA) or chartered professional accountants, certified management accountants (CPA, CMA) and some experience as an accountant.
  • Auditors may require recognition by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
  • To act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings, auditors and accountants must hold a licence as a trustee in bankruptcy.
  • Licensing by the provincial or territorial governing body is usually required for accountants and auditors practising public accounting.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Chartered Professional Accountants, (chartered Accountant Or Certified General Accountant Or Certified Management Accountant)

British Columbia

Job title Accountant (Certified General)
Job title Accountant (Certified Management)
Job title Accountant (Chartered)
Job title Auditor (Public Accountant)

Manitoba

Job title Chartered Professional Accountant

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Chartered Professional Accountant

Northwest Territories

Job title Chartered Professional Accountant

Nova Scotia

Job title Chartered Professional Accountant
Job title Public Accountant

Nunavut

Job title Chartered Professional Accountant/Financial Auditors And Accountants

Ontario

Job title Public Accountant
Job title Chartered Professional Accountant

Prince Edward Island

Job title Chartered Professional Accountant

Québec

Job title Chartered Professional Accountant

Saskatchewan

Job title Chartered Professional Accountant

Yukon

Job title Chartered Professional Accountant

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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