Relevant employment experience

The application of practical experience, concurrent with the study of conceptual knowledge, is an integral component of developing a well-rounded professional. The freedom to obtain experience in a variety of accounting and financial management positions is one of the major advantages of CGA Ontario’s certification process.

Before qualifying for certification as a CGA, candidates must demonstrate that accumulated work experience has progressed to positions requiring a high degree of knowledge and responsibility. The candidate’s employment experience must be in an accounting- or financial management-related position. In order to meet the employment experience requirement, we recommend that when you begin the academic program you are already a full-time employee in a position that will allow you to progress towards acquiring sufficient experience in the accounting and financial arenas.

To fully meet the experience requirements, candidates are expected to be employed in a position that requires the application of knowledge and independent thinking in an accounting, auditing or financial management function. Employment experience is assessed on the basis of demonstrated competencies.

Questions on employment experience are answered in CGA Ontario’s Employment Portfolio Assessment System (EPAS) frequently asked questions brochure. If you have a question that isn’t answered in the brochure, you may send it by e-mail to: stservices@cga-ontario.org.