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Public Accounting & the CGA Program

Students in the CGA program now have a clear path to becoming licensed public accountants

To qualify for a public accounting licence, a student in the CGA program must:

  • Hold a four-year university degree with specified courses in auditing and accounting. 

  • Complete the technical proficiency exam (TPE), professional applications 1 (PA1) and applications in public practice 1 (AP1) courses and exams.   

  • Complete 30 months including 2,500 hours in an approved training office (concurrent with the education requirements). The experience must include a minimum of 1,250 assurance hours, with a minimum of 100 hours of reviews and 625 hours of audit, verified by a licensee from the approved training firm where the experience was obtained.

For frequently asked questions, see How to Become a Licensed Public Accountant.

For more information on the path to becoming a licensed public accountant, see Steps to Membership and a Public Accounting Licence.

Licensed Public Accounting Application for Enrolment  

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