An accounting designation that attests to your expertise
Combine your experience as a senior executive with an accounting designation that attests to your expertise. The CGA designation after your name confirms that you have the senior-level accounting and financial expertise required in today’s increasingly complex world. The CGA designation is recognized for its rigorous educational, professional and ethical standards.

A curriculum that addresses today’s accounting and finance issues
The regulatory environment is increasingly complex. Changing standards demand new frameworks for assessment and reporting. Stakeholders expect a higher level of governance and financial accountability. The CGA executive program will prepare you to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow with confidence and credibility.

An executive program that challenges you intellectually
The CGA Executive Program is designed to provide additional academic depth and breadth to your strong record of practical experience. The program will increase your knowledge and understanding of key accounting and financial theories and their application. You will have the opportunity to enhance your learning experience through interaction with instructors and peers in in-person executive retreats.

A program that accommodates your busy schedule
The CGA Executive Program recognizes the experience and prior education of accomplished senior leaders in both the public and private sectors. This accelerated 18-month program combines online delivery using an advanced learning management system and in-person course work with the flexibility you need in your busy schedule.

About The Program
The CGA Executive Program delivers an inspiring and transforming experience through the combination of an online learning environment and monthly in-person retreats in Ottawa. The accelerated 18-month program consists of two nine-month sessions. Up-to-date resource materials, qualified instructors, group work, case studies and online and in-person discussion with experienced peers ensure a stimulating learning environment.
Term 1 (September to mid-June)	Term 2 (the following September to mid-June)
Focuses on further developing your competencies in financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, finance, taxation and information technology. Assessment is based on assignments, group work, presentations and participation.	Includes in-depth advanced accounting studies plus a concentration in one of corporate or government financial management. Assessment is based on assignments, group work, presentations and participation.
Final program assessment is based on case work in CGA-Canada’s professional applications capstone courses: Issues in Professional Practice (PA1) and Strategic Financial Management (PA2). Highly-qualified academics will support your learning throughout the program and ensure that final assessment competencies are effectively covered.
Eligibility	The Application Process
To be eligible for the CGA Executive Program, you must have:	To apply for enrolment in the CGA Executive Program, submit a completed application. Apply by August 1, 2008 to begin in September, 2008. The $21,000 fee includes all instruction time and course materials. The fee is payable in two installments: August, 2008 and August, 2009.
an undergraduate degree minimum of 10 years of substantive business experience with five years at the senior management level
An applicant’s employment history will be reviewed to ensure that the applicant has the applied experience necessary to succeed in this challenging and exciting program.

About Us

Certified General Accountants
Broadly and deeply competent, certified general accountants have the education and training required to fulfil advanced business and financial functions. CGAs are thoroughly equipped to address the ever-changing needs of business of every size in every sector of the economy.

The CGA Designation
The CGA designation is a mark of accounting and financial expertise. Achievers of this prestigious designation are indispensable to their employers and clients for their professional knowledge, skills, judgment and integrity.

The Certified General Accountants Association
The Certified General Accountants of Canada sets standards, develops programs, advocates on public policy issues and represents certified general accountants (CGAs) nationally and internationally.

The Certified General Accountants of Ontario grants the exclusive right to the CGA designation and controls the professional standards, conduct and discipline of its members and students in the province of Ontario.