Note:
To enrol in the CGA-Canada program of professional studies, you must be a permanent resident in a country where the program is offered, which (outside of Canada) is currently limited to:
If you are hoping to immigrate to Canada, you should contact the provincial association where you hope to reside to find out about its registration requirements. The number of transfer credits you are entitled to will be determined at the time of enrolment. Many of the large provinces have very detailed information for International candidates:
For more information on Canadian labour market conditions please consult Working In Canada. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) also provides valuable information.
Who are CGA's?
Certified General Accountants (CGAs) are a select group of professional accountants working in leadership roles in Canada and beyond.
CGAs are certified by the Certified General Accountants Association in their home province. Members in good standing with each provincial or territorial Association are licensed to practise in their respective provincial jurisdictions. The CGA designation is also recognized in several other countries, and the CGA Program of Professional Studies is offered in Bermuda, the Caribbean, China, and Hong Kong.
Members are represented nationally and internationally by CGA-Canada, and closer to home by their provincial or territorial Association, and local chapters. Members in Hong Kong and the Caribbean are represented by CGA Hong Kong and CGA Caribbean respectively. Other international members are represented by CGA-Canada.
There are approximately 75,000 CGAs and students worldwide.