In order to be accredited as a Certified General Accountant in Ontario, you must have a university degree from a recognized university. A recognized university is one that grants a degree that is considered by CGA Ontario to be equivalent to a degree granted by a Canadian university. Your degree can be in any field. If you already have a university degree, CGA Ontario will evaluate your university transcripts to determine if your education meets the CGA degree requirement.

If you don’t have a university degree, or if your education does not meet the CGA degree requirement, you can still begin the CGA qualification process. However, you must complete a recognized university degree before you can be accredited as a CGA.

Study Options

CGA Ontario has partnerships with two Canadian educational institutions where you can work toward a bachelor’s degree at the same time as you are completing the CGA qualification process. These part-time study programs are delivered online and can be completed in two years.

Bachelor of Applied Business Administration in Accounting and Information Technology (B.B.A.)

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
This applied degree program focuses on information technology skills. You are eligible for admission if you are currently enrolled in the CGA program and have completed Levels 1 through 3 of the CGA program of professional studies (or the equivalent in transfer credits).

Honours Bachelor of Commerce (H.B.Com.)

Laurentian University
This degree program provides you with management education and core business skills. You are eligible for admission if you are currently enrolled in the CGA program and have completed Levels 1 through 3 of the CGA program of professional studies (or their equivalent in transfer credits). Laurentian University will also accept transfer credits for Level 4 courses that have been granted by CGA Ontario.

Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Laurentian University
This degree program is for people who want to continue their studies once they have completed their Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree. They must be in the advanced level of the CGA program of professional studies or have already earned the CGA designation.