Accountant

Education & Credentials

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree

Alternative Credentials: CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA

Qualifying Degrees

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration with Accounting concentration
• Commerce with Accounting major

Common Job Titles

Canadian Credentials

• CPA Canada (formerly CA, CGA, CMA)
• Provincial CPA designation accepted
• Bring licence number and issuing body documentation

See our full Canadian credentials guide for more details.

Common Denial Reasons

• Degree is in general business without accounting focus
• Job duties are primarily bookkeeping rather than professional accounting
• Canadian designation not properly documented
• Role is financial analysis rather than accounting

Employer Letter Tips

• Reference the specific accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA)
• Detail professional accounting duties (auditing, tax preparation, financial reporting)
• Distinguish from bookkeeping or basic financial record-keeping
• Include the applicant's designation number and issuing body