How do I obtain a CPA Canada designation?

Under their provision to recognize members of IFAC member bodies, CPA Canada provides a route to membership for ACCA members. Information is available on the CPA Canada website.

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Can I continue to study ACCA in Canada?

There are a number of Approved Learning Partners who provide online courses for ACCA students in Canada. Search our Tuition Provider Directory for E-Learning options. One such provider is Kaplan; learn more about Kaplan's ACCA offerings.

ACCA has one face-to-face Approved Learning Partner in Canada:

Toronto School of Management – Toronto, Ontario

For a list of Canadian learning institutions which have been accredited by ACCA, visit ACCA’s International undergraduate options webpage. Search the ACCA exemptions calculator to learn which ACCA exams would be exempt in your journey, after graduating from the school and program of your choice. Contact the Registrar/Admissions office at the school of your choice to ask about their admission requirements. 

Contact ACCA North America (north.america@accaglobal.com) if you have any additional questions.

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Are there any schools that offer an embedded ACCA Master’s program?

University of Toronto Scarborough – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

University of Toronto Scarborough students who successfully complete their MAccFin graduate degree will be eligible for direct entry to the ACCA Strategic Professional Level exams. Students who successfully graduate with their BBA Accounting Specialist degree will receive exemptions from all nine Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams on a fast track to the ACCA qualification. Visit the UTS website for more information about their programs.

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How can I sit an exam within Canada?

Check the ACCA's exams pages for the most up-to-date information on and booking remote exams in Canada. ACCA is offering Remotely Invigilated exams in Canada. Booking your ACCA exams online is quick and easy. On this section of our website you will find links to the booking systems as well as some other need-to-know information about exam progression rules, changing a booked exam, and arranging additional support.

Keep on top of exam and subscription fee deadlines by visiting the Important Dates section of our website.

Students can see a complete exam schedule and registration dates by visiting the exam timetables section of our website.

If you require support, contact us or call 1-888-801-0011x1 toll-free from Canada.

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Are you able to help me obtain a Work Visa for Canada?

ACCA Canada is not authorized to provide information relating to any immigration matters. For more information, please contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

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I recently moved to Canada. How do I get access to local events and information?

When you arrive in Canada, please update your contact and employment details on your myACCA Portal. Once your contact details reflect your new Canadian mailing address, you will begin receiving local updates and event invitations from the Canada office.

In addition, email ACCA Canada at north.america@accaglobal.com to inform the team that you have moved to Canada. We will be pleased to provide you with additional resources and an ‘ACCA Canada Orientation Guide’.

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Can you help me receive my ACCA transcript?

If you require a copy of your transcript, please log into myACCA to download your transcripts.  If you need support, contact us.

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Do you have a list of Foreign Credential Evaluation Services?

To aid your job hunt, you may want to obtain an evaluation of your qualifications through World Education Services to find out how it is valued in the Canadian market. WES will rank your prior education and qualifications.

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