Fees
The following fees are in Canadian dollars and include all taxes.
Evaluation of academic transcripts |
$300 |
Online tax/law reciprocity assessment (for ACCA members only) |
$200 |
Transfer credits (this fee applies only to additional transfer credits granted after initial enrolment in the CGA program) |
$40 for each additional transfer credit granted |
Annual basic tuition fee (covers the cost of administration overhead, student services, and publications) |
$700 |
CGA professional studies courses (course fees include textbooks, lesson notes, CD/Internet-based resources, educational software, and examination fees) |
Range from $200 to $850 per course |
Challenge examinations (including lesson notes but not textbooks) |
$275 per exam |
Sage Accpac ERP 5.3A software (software required for several CGA courses that is not included in any course fee) |
$100 |
CICA Handbook (published by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants; required for several Level 4 courses and not included in any course fee) |
$120 |
Annual membership fee for Certified General Accountants |
$710.16 |
Financial Support
The Bank of Montreal offers a line of credit to students in the CGA program. Students may borrow up to $6,500 a year to a maximum of $39,000 over six years. The line of credit can be used for tuition and course fees as well as for the purchase of books, computer equipment, and software.
Students in the CGA program may also qualify for the federal government’s Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP). This plan allows you or your spouse to withdraw funds from your registered retirement savings plan (RSP) to finance your CGA education. To qualify, you must enroll in courses in at least three sessions during the year during which you withdraw funds from your RSP. For more information, visit Canada Revenue Agency’s website.
Students in the CGA program are not eligible for the Canada Student Loans Program.