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I am an Internationally Trained Accountant

Being an internationally trained accountant opens doors in Ontario. If you are a member of a professional accounting body outside of Canada, becoming a CPA in Ontario may be easier than you think.

CPA Ontario has agreements with accounting bodies worldwide that can help you fast track your career in Canada. Find out how to join CPA Ontario by selecting your country below. Here you can explore the requirements, fees and steps to apply based on your accounting body’s agreement.

Please note that the new CPA Professional Program will launch in January 2027. Pathways for internationally trained accountants (ITAs) will continue, however, effective January 1, 2027, individuals who register as students will be subject to updated requirements for admission to membership under the new program. The requirements will vary depending on the student pathway. Additional information will be provided prior to the January 2027 launch.

Individuals who apply to register as students between now and December 31, 2026 will be enrolled in the current program and will have two years to complete it. Those who do not complete the program by December 2028 will be automatically transitioned to the new program.

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Mutual Recognition Agreements
Member of a reciprocal membership body
Member of a recognized accounting body
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
All other professional accounting bodies
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Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)

Members in good standing of these accounting bodies may qualify for admission to membership in CPA Ontario.

IMCP Mexico
U.S. State Boards of Accountancy

Member of a reciprocal membership body

Members in good standing of these accounting bodies may qualify for CPA Ontario membership under the reciprocal membership body pathway.

CAANZ - Australia and New Zealand
ICAEW - England and Wales
HKICPA - Hong Kong Institute
CA - Ireland
ICAS - Scotland
SAICA - South Africa
ICAZ - Zimbabwe

Member of a recognized accounting body

Members in good standing of these accounting bodies may qualify for membership under the recognized accounting body pathway.

IEC-IAB - Belgium
CSOEC - France
JICPA - Japan

Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)

Members in good standing of accounting bodies with MOUs may qualify for an express route to a CPA designation in Ontario.

ICAI - India
ICAP - Pakistan
ICAN - Nigeria
ICMAP - Pakistan
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

All other professional accounting bodies

Members in good standing with professional accounting bodies not listed above may qualify for an advance standing in CPA Ontario's Student program.

Accounting Body Outside of Canada Student Pathway

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The CPA Reciprocity Education and Examination (CPARE) program helps you meet the education and examination requirements to become eligible to apply for a licence to practice public accounting in Ontario.
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