Launch your career in Canada by becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
CPAs are highly sought after and globally recognized by top employers across every sector. Do you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree or attended a post-secondary institution outside of Canada? With your international education and experience, you’re positioned to build an exceptional new career.
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Learn about the first steps you should take to prepare yourself to pursue the CPA designation, including attending a pre-arrival webinar and completing a transcript assessment.
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Join us for a CPA information session to learn how to become a CPA.
Need more personalized information after attending an information session? Register for a one-on-one advisement with a CPA advisor to discuss your pathway options.
Your next step is to evaluate how your credentials and education are recognized in Canada.
If you have a qualification from a post-secondary institution outside Canada, you must request an International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) course-by-course evaluation carried out by World Education Services (WES). A WES evaluation ensures the authenticity of international documents and provides a consistent Canadian equivalency determination for international credentials.
Why do I need a transcript assessment?
Transcripts are evaluated to determine whether you meet the degree requirement and have completed the required subject area coverage (academic pre-requisites) for entry to the CPA Professional Education Program. CPA Ontario will use the transcript assessment results to advise you on the path and courses required to obtain a CPA designation.
The nationally developed and provincially delivered CPA certification program consists of:
CPA Ontario is currently working across the profession to evolve the CPA education program. No changes to the current education path are planned until early 2027 and aspiring CPAs should continue to follow the current education process.
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