I am an Internationally Trained Accountant
Being an internationally trained accountant opens doors in Ontario. If you are a member of a professional accounting body outside of Canada, becoming a CPA in Ontario may be easier than you think.
CPA Ontario has agreements with accounting bodies worldwide that can help you fast track your career in Canada. Find out how to join CPA Ontario by selecting your country below. Here you can explore the requirements, fees and steps to apply based on your accounting body’s agreement.
Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs)
Members in good standing of these accounting bodies may qualify for admission to membership in CPA Ontario.
IMCP MexicoU.S. State Boards of Accountancy
Member of a reciprocal membership body
Members in good standing of these accounting bodies may qualify for CPA Ontario membership under the reciprocal membership body pathway.
CAANZ - Australia and New ZealandICAEW - England and Wales
HKICPA - Hong Kong Institute
CA - Ireland
ICAS - Scotland
SAICA - South Africa
ICAZ - Zimbabwe
Member of a recognized accounting body
Members in good standing of these accounting bodies may qualify for membership under the recognized accounting body pathway.
IEC-IAB - BelgiumCSOEC - France
JICPA - Japan
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
Members in good standing of accounting bodies with MOUs may for an express route to a CPA designation in Ontario.
ICAI - IndiaICAP - Pakistan
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
All other professional accounting bodies
Members in good standing with professional accounting bodies not listed above may qualify for an advance standing in CPA Ontario's Student program.
Accounting Body Outside of Canada Student Pathway