Accredited Programs

We see you getting a head start.

Qualified graduates with the appropriate accounting degree are on the fast track to the CGA designation — only four course credits (or less) required.

Students who are granted challenge exams as a part of the accredited application process will have one calendar year to complete the challenge exams.

Graduates of accredited programs automatically receive exemptions for the foundation and advanced level courses and may apply directly to the program using the CGA Ontario Accredited Programs Enrolment Form.

Click here for a list of accredited programs in the industry, not-for-profit and government path.

Licensed Public Accounting

Entrance Requirements:
A recognized four year bachelor degree which has been conferred with an average of 70 per cent on "51 Credit Hours" or a minimum of 65 per cent on each required course. Overall GPA is calculated numerically and not rounded up.

Click here for a list of accredited programs in the licensed public accounting path.

Conversion Table

Letter Grade	Numerical Grade Assigned	Numerical Grade Range
A+	95	90<=99
A	89	>=85
A-	83	>=80
B+	78	>=77
B	75	>=73
B-	72	>=70
C+	68	>=67
C	65	>=63
C-	62	>=60
D+	58	>=57
D	55	>=53
D-	52	>=50

The "51 Credit Hours" is Public Accounting Council requirement necessary as an Entrance Requirement to the Licensing Program Stream. Below is a list of courses that are recognized by CGA Ontario as degree-credit courses with commerce and business administration. Students may have completed all the courses of the 51 Credit Hours at one institution or completed some course outside of their program.

Licensed Public Accounting Application for Enrolment