How to become a CA
To become a Chartered Accountant (CA) you need:
University degree
Obtain a university degree - while most candidates pursue business studies, your university degree can be in any area or discipline. Many highly successful CAs have Bachelor degrees in arts, science, engineering and other disciplines. In addition, some jurisdictions allow degree exemption for mature students.
Specified university courses or the equivalent - can be acquired during your undergraduate university degree, on a part-time basis while you are completing your practical experience requirements, or through certain recognized diploma and graduate programs.
Student professional program
Complete a Provincial institute/Ordre/regional student professional program or the equivalent. These programs offer graduate-level courses to ensure all candidates acquire the competencies they will need as a CA.
You must gain work experience in a CA Training Office under the supervision of experienced CAs.
CA Training Offices include CA Firms, leading corporations and government organizations that have recognized CA training programs in place. This training is essential in helping you develop the skills, the attributes and the values of a competent CA.
You can apply directly to these CA Training Offices or meet with their representatives when they recruit on your university campus.
For more details contact your provincial institute/Ordre.
Evaluation and assessment is central to determining the competence of CA students.
You will be assessed continually throughout your development – in your university programs, in your professional education programs and on the job.
All CA candidates must pass the Uniform Evaluation (UFE). The UFE is the final element in the continual process of developing, assessing, and judging the level of your knowledge, skills and professional values against those required by a CA.
