A route to explore · Ontario

I have a degree, possibly from abroad, and want to become a professional accountant.

Explore CPA qualification after an existing degree

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Your starting point

Ask CPA Ontario which transcript assessment and 2027 entry route applies before choosing additional courses.

A pathway helps you explore. It does not decide eligibility or guarantee admission, funding, licensing or work. Each program has its own checked date.

01 / Start with your situation

Your first steps

Ask CPA Ontario which transcript assessment and 2027 entry route applies before choosing additional courses.
If knowledge gaps remain, compare Seneca's degree-holder certificate against your assessed requirements; confirm equivalencies with CPA Ontario and the college.
Request a complete tuition, examination and living-cost budget. Ask about institutional aid and conditional loans; check whether OSAP applies to the exact college enrolment.

02 / Compare real options

Programs and organizations to explore

Open a program to see requirements, costs, funding and the official starting point.

CPA Ontario; education delivered through approved postsecondary partners

CPA Professional Program (launching January 2027) →

Education, examinations and assessed experience toward CPA membership.

Upcoming — confirm application dates · Confirm cost with provider

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

Requirements, funding and where to start →

Seneca Polytechnic

Professional Accounting Practice (PRA) →

Graduate certificate covering accounting and business; current course page describes 15 CPA qualifying-course equivalents, subject to grades.

Current intake not confirmed · Confirm cost with provider

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

Requirements, funding and where to start →

03 / Check affordability

Possible funding

These are leads to assess individually. Loans must be repaid, and grants have conditions.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) →

Eligible study costs, with living and dependent-care costs considered where applicable.

Current intake not confirmed · mixed aid

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

Requirements, funding and where to start →

Windmill Microlending career loan →

Approved credential recognition, exams, short training and related career-plan expenses; living support is case-specific.

Current intake not confirmed · loan

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

Requirements, funding and where to start →

04 / Before you commit

Important distinctions

Do not assume a foreign degree, experience alone, or a graduate certificate grants CPA membership.
The new professional program, institutional preparation and public-accounting licence are distinct. Transition timing and 2027 course recognition must be checked before payment; OSAP is not assumed for CPA qualification fees.