Education 

In today’s complex business world, financial specialists require increasingly sophisticated skills and knowledge. The CGA Program of Professional Studies prepares its students to meet the need to analyze and deliver clear, transparent, and reliable financial information, and to develop and present business strategies based on that information.

Those who complete the program and achieve certification are employed in diverse and dynamic positions across a wide spectrum of business, industry, government, not-for-profit, and public practice sectors.

• With a history dating back to 1908, “CGA” is a dynamic, world-recognized professional accounting designation and can be attained through a variety of easy-access paths. For information on the choices available in achieving this respected and versatile designation, visit your provincial/territorial affiliate office (see the Association drop-down menu above), or www.thinkcga.org.
• Learn more about our leading-edge competency-based education program and discover what competencies a newly certified CGA will possess.
• CGA-Canada supports a progressive model of online learning, ensuring wide program accessibility. Expertise in computer use and information technology is a key component of the CGA Program of Professional Studies. Learn more about student computer system requirements.
• The Syllabus contains details of all the course content in the CGA Program. It also shows the sequence of courses and examinations leading to certification.
• Students’ competency is assessed through education, examinations, and practical experience, with all three requirements successfully achieved before certification. Learn about the examination process or review past examinations.
• All students in the CGA program are required to obtain a bachelor's degree prior to certification as a CGA. For students who enter the program without a degree, CGA offers unique and innovative degree opportunities.
• CGAs and students adhere to the CGA-Canada Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct, and all CGA courses include instruction in professional business ethics.