So you want to become a CA

By the age of 21, Alexander the Great had conquered half the Ancient World. So obviously, you need to start planning.
Now.

Get a 4-Year, 120 Credit-Hour University Degree

A CA accredited university program. You'll find a complete list of the Ontario universities that offer these special programs here.

17 specific courses known as the "51 credit-hour requirement"

Get 3 years of practical experience with a CA Training Office.

That may sound like a lot, but you'll be gaining experience, making valuable contacts and yes, even getting paid!

Browse firms where you can get training.

Effective February 26, 2010 ICAO Council approved a special provision regarding exemption from the employment requirement for students. For information regarding eligibility and how to apply please go to: http://www.icao.on.ca/
Admissions/RegistrationOverview/
EmploymentExemption/1008page11205.aspx

Vie for the prize.

Take on other students in the game of fame and fortune.

Take the ICAO Professional Program

The Institute's Professional Program is made up of the Core-Knowledge Exam and School of Accountancy.

The Core-Knowledge Examination (CKE) is a four-hour, multiple-choice technical exam.

Eligible CKE students must:

  • Be registered as a CA student with the Institute
  • Obtain the 51 credit-hour requirement
  • Meet the minimum B- GPA in the 51 credit-hour required courses

To be a CA student you must:

  1. Complete a 4-year, 120 credit-hour university degree
  2. Be employed with a CA Training Office (CATO) or have accepted an offer of employment to start no later than 12 months after registration with the Institute

The Institute's School of Accountancy, a mandatory three-week, full-time study in June, begins with several months of preparatory self-study.

Eligible School of Accountancy students must:

  • Have successfully completed the CKE, not more than three years prior to the start of the School of Accountancy for which the application is made.

 

When you've successfully completed the Professional Program it's time for the UFE!

Write and Pass the Uniform Evaluation (UFE)

Passing the UFE together with completing the CA program's prescribed practical experience requirement, qualifies you as a CA. The UFE is internationally recognized as a pre-eminent professional evaluation.

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