Enter a program that delivers what your future needs now

• Immediate career advantages
• Unlimited advancement and earning potential
• Recognized professional competence
• Technological support that powers business decisions
• Standards that meet rising academic benchmarks

Immediate career advantages

Why wait? Enjoy career benefits upon enrolment in the CGA program. The majority of students advance to interesting, challenging and rewarding positions long before achieving the CGA designation. Employers recognize that students in the program are being groomed for success under Canada’s finest and most demanding financial management curriculum. They are looking for individuals who show high levels of dedication and competence—hallmarks of students in the CGA program—and are keen to add them to high level teams.

Unlimited advancement and earning potential

As a CGA, you can command maximum earning power and thrive in a top position. Many CGAs hold senior financial executive positions—as presidents, CEOs, CFOs, directors and partners—and rank in the top five per cent of income earners in Canada.

Recognized professional competence

In today’s business world there is a growing demand for highly skilled financial professionals. By achieving the CGA designation, you demonstrate that you have what it takes to exceed employer expectations. The designation is recognized throughout Canada and around the world as a standard of excellence and professionalism in all aspects of finance and business management.

As a CGA, you will adhere to one of Canada’s most respected codes of ethics and rules of professional conduct, and be respected for your commitment to continuing professional development. The business, academic and professional communities hold the CGA designation in the highest regard for its unwavering focus on the development and maintenance of professional competence.

Technological support that powers business decisions

Effective use of technology is critical to your career. The Certified General Accountants Association has been a fore-runner in integrating new technology into its program of professional studies for almost 20 years. As a student—and later as a CGA—you will be widely recognized as belonging to an elite group of professionals capable of applying current technology to make sound business decisions, manage complex information and provide effective organizational leadership.

Standards that meet rising academic benchmarks 

To address the growing demand for ever-higher qualifications, standards and skills in accounting and finance professionals, CGA Ontario complements its professional training program with a degree requirement. The degree requirement ensures that all CGAs are fully equipped to exceed the changing demands of the globally-focused business community.

If you are entering the CGA program without a degree, please see Prepare to Meet the Degree Requirement for information on opportunities to complete a university degree concurrent with your CGA studies.