Licensing route

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) MOU pathway

CPA Ontario

A body-specific route toward CPA membership.

Good for: I am already a qualified accountant abroad. How can I understand recognition and find professional support?

Where do I start? ↓

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

At a glance

Delivery: Confirm delivery
Cost: Confirm cost with provider
Who can access it: Residing in, moving to or immigrating to Ontario.
Intake: Current intake not confirmed

ICAI rules do not establish eligibility for ACCA, ICAP, ICAN, CIMA or other bodies.

01 / Start here

Your first steps

Have CPA Ontario confirm timing and experience-exemption documentation before registration.
Consider Canadian tax/law/ASPE and Capstone preparation; currently recommended, not compulsory.

Assessment remains available, but registration under pre-2027 rules is unconfirmed. Minimum processing is 12 weeks, taking an October 20 application into January. Updated requirements apply from January 1, 2027; obtain the applicable ICAI rules before paying.

Visit provider ↗

02 / Check the fit

Requirements and limits

ICAI membership in good standing. CFE and applicable experience requirements remain.
Experience exemption at registration: recognized degree plus more than two years post-qualification experience, OR more than five years post-qualification experience; Registrar assesses.
ID, chronological resume, direct good-standing letters from ICAI and other memberships; WES ICAP if using a degree for experience exemption.

Residing in, moving to or immigrating to Ontario.

Important limits and details to confirm

ICAI rules do not establish eligibility for ACCA, ICAP, ICAN, CIMA or other bodies.
CPA membership is separate from public-accounting licensure. Current students must finish by December 2028 or transition.

Location

Ontario.

03 / Understand the commitment

Costs and possible funding

July-December admission CAD553.70; January-June CAD960.50, including initial administration and annual dues/tax. CFE, optional preparation and later dues extra.

Foreign credential recognition loans (loan, conditional external lead): CPA Ontario links Windmill, Achev and OCLF. Repayable funding requires lender approval; confirm current terms and eligible expenses.

04 / Check with the provider

Sources and where to get help

Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.