Accredited Programs - York University Faculty of LA and PS

Your Path to Becoming a CGA
for Industry, Government and Not-for-Profit

Hold a York University Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Honours Bachelor of Administrative Studies (Spec. in Accounting)* degree
and complete:

Accounting Theory and Contemporary Issues (ADMS 4510) or Managing and Implementing Strategic Information Systems (ADMS 4511)
Advanced Financial Accounting 1 (ADMS 4520)**	Taxation of Personal Income in Canada (ADMS 4561)
Corporate Taxation in Canada (ADMS 4562)
	Auditing and Other Assurance Services (ADMS 4551)

Enrol in the CGA Program of Professional Studies

Complete any two CGA Ontario courses or take the equivalent York University courses and successfully complete the respective
CGA Ontario challenge exam to earn a transfer credit.
(C+ or higher.* Passing a CGA program challenge exam will earn you a transfer credit.)

York University LA&PS Course

CGA Ontario Course

ADMS 4553 Auditing: Advanced Topics

AU2 Advanced External Auditing

ADMS 4562 Corporate Taxation in Canada

TX2 Advanced Personal and Corporate Tax

ADMS 4540 Financial Management

FN2 Advanced Corporate Finance

No equivalent course

MU1 Internal Auditing and Controls

No equivalent course

MS2 Information Systems Strategy

No equivalent course

PF1 Public Sector Financial Management

Exams/Courses
Issues in Professional Practice (PA1)
Strategic Financial Management (PA2)

Concurrent Work Experience
Obtain the required 24 months of
work experience in the sector of your choice.

Certified General Accountant

* This policy is effective August 2009 and applies to graduates from 2005 onwards.
** ADMS 4530 is required for students who completed ADMS 4520 before May 2011.

Accredited Programs - York University Faculty of LA and PS

Your Path to Becoming a CGA for Industry, Government and Not-for-Profit

Enrol in the CGA Program of Professional Studies

Certified General Accountant

Your Path to Becoming a CGA
for Industry, Government and Not-for-Profit