Experience Opportunities

Rub shoulders with the big guns while gaining some practical experience. This will provide you with valuable training, contacts and even money.

Gain first hand experience from the head honchos in the organization of your choice. The CA practical experience requirements consist of a prescribed 3-year period of training with a CA Training Office. Up to one-third of a candidate's experience can be obtained internationally as long as the candidate remains under the overall supervision of the employing office. There are some restrictions on chargeable hours earned outside of Canada.

Expanded Opportunities Beyond Public Practice

Choosing where you will get your practical experience may be harder than you think, because the Institute has expanded the list of places where you can get on-the-job training. In addition to public accounting firms, now students can gain experience at approved training offices like RBC, Manulife, Telus and the Office of the Comptroller General of Canada. You can browse through a full list of Ontario CA Firm Offices who are designated to train CA students. There are over 600.