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CGPA Canada: Your Pathway to Non-Regulated Accounting Roles

Many accounting and finance positions in Canada, including senior management, advisory, corporate and public finance, taxation, accounting, non-statutory audits, and SME consulting, are non-regulated. This means provincial CPA licensing is not required.

CGPA Canada offers internationally trained accountants:

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• Federally recognized and globally aligned accounting designation

• Fast-track recognition for ACCA, CPA Australia, IPA Australia, CA India, and other IFAC member bodies without an MRA or MOU with CPA Canada

• Preparation for senior managerial, advisory, and leadership roles across Canada

• Alignment with Canadian and international accounting standards to enhance professional credibility

 

With CGPA Canada, you can enter the Canadian workforce efficiently in non-regulated roles while holding a federally and globally recognized designation.

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Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR)

FCR verifies that your education, skills, and experience meet Canadian standards.

• Regulated roles require licensing

• Non-regulated roles do not

CGPA Canada provides a faster, globally aligned alternative, giving you federal recognition and access to senior, specialist, and advisory roles nationwide.

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How to Get Your Credentials Recognized

1. Assess Eligibility – Hold recognized qualifications such as ACCA, CPA Australia, IPA Australia, CA India, or other IFAC member bodies

2. Submit Documentation – Provide education, professional credentials, and work experience

3. Receive Recognition – CGPA Canada issues a federally recognized designation for non-regulated roles

4. Advance Your Career – Access senior management, advisory, and corporate finance positions

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Eligibility

• IFAC members in good standing, without an RMA, MRA, or MOU with CPA Canada, are admitted directly to the CGPA membership program

• No prerequisite courses are required

• IFAC members with more than five years of professional experience can skip the additional module and become CGPA members through the IFAC pathways option

• Some conditions apply

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Cross-Credit Admission

The Institute of Chartered Global Practising Accountants of Canada recognizes ten overseas professional accounting bodies. Members in good standing may be admitted at the equivalent level held in their home accounting body. Evidence of plans to reside and work in Canada or internationally is usually required.

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Recognized Overseas Bodies

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

• Certified Practising Accountants of Australia

• Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

• Institute of Public Accountants, Australia

• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ghana

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

 

This pathway allows internationally qualified accountants to integrate quickly into the Canadian workforce with a globally recognized designation.

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Additional Services

• Continuous professional development aligned with international standards

• Career guidance and mentoring

• Networking opportunities with senior management and industry leaders

• Resources for small business and SME advisory work

 

With CGPA Canada, internationally trained professionals gain skills, recognition, and credibility to succeed in non-regulated roles while bridging their international experience with Canadian standards.​