This e-career map will help you if you have a background in accounting outside Canada. It provides general information about the accounting field in Ontario and explains the requirements for becoming a Certified General Accountant (CGA). It will also help you determine your individual pathway to earning the CGA designation depending on your education and professional background. 

Accounting in Ontario

Read this section for general information on working in the accounting field in Ontario.

Requirements & Fees

This section describes in detail the requirements for qualifying as a CGA in Ontario and the fees you can expect to pay.

Your Path to Becoming a CGA

This section helps you determine your individual path to becoming a CGA depending on your education and professional background.

Questions & Answers

See this section for answers to commonly asked questions about becoming a CGA.

Contacts & Resources

In this section, you will find links to organizations and websites that can help you establish your career in Ontario.
 
XAccounting Designation
An accounting designation is an abbreviation of an accounting title. Examples of accounting designations are CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CA (Chartered Accountant, and CGA (Certified General Accountant). An accounting designation may only be used by individuals who are accredited members of the body that has regulatory authority for the designation.