Student - Joining ACCA from CPA/CGA Canada

Eligibility criteria
 

If you are a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA), you can apply for ACCA membership if you meet the following criteria:
 

• Completion of the CPA qualifying programme, including all examination and practical experience requirements.
• OR membership of CPA Canada through one of its legacy bodies with all examination, experience and practical requirements met,
  • Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA)
  • Certified General Accountants of Canada (CGA Canada)
  • Society of Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada)
• Completion of ACCA’s Corporate and Business Law (LW) and Taxation (TX) exams (UK variants), or equivalent tax and law courses from a recognised UK institution.
• Confirmation from ACCA’s Admissions and Licensing Committee that your character and professional suitability align with our ethical standards.

Supporting documentation

With your application, you must provide the following documentation:

• A letter of good standing (no older than two months) from CPA confirming:
  • Completion of the CPA qualifying programme.
  • Or fulfilment of the examination and experience requirements of a legacy body, plus satisfaction of CPA Canada practical experience requirements.
• Evidence of tax and law competency:
  • Confirmation of completion of ACCA’s TX and LW exams, or acceptable tax and law courses from a recognised UK institution.

Ready to apply?
Start your ACCA membership journey by completing the application form on ACCA Global.