Recognition by CPA Canada

ICAP members are required to meet the following requirements to be eligible for the membership pathway in a Canadian Provincial CPA Body:

1. hold a recognized university degree from a degree-granting institution in addition to the successful completion of the ICAP program; or
2. complete at least eight years of relevant experience in any of the CPA technical competency areas – Financial Reporting, Strategy and Governance, Management Accounting, Audit and Assurance, Finance and Taxation in addition to the successful completion of the ICAP program; and
3. Meet the practical experience requirements (term, depth, breadth, and progression) of the Canadian CPA profession subject to the following conditions:
   • a. Applicants with more than 2 years post-designation professional accounting experience will be admitted without a review of their practical experience.
   • b. Applicants with less than the specified post-designation experience will be subject to a review of their practical experience obtained pre- and post – qualification.

   All experience must have been gained as a member or student of ICAP; and

4. Passing the Canadian CPA profession’s Common Final Examination (CFE); and
5. Meet any additional requirements specific to the provincial/regional CPA body where the application for membership is made.