Job requirements Senior Accounting Analyst in Canada
Find out what you typically need to work as a senior accounting analyst in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 11100).
Employment requirements
This is what you typically need for the job.
- Chartered professional accountants, chartered accountants (CPA, CA) require a university degree and completion of a professional training program approved by a provincial Institute of Chartered Accountants and, depending on the province, either two years or 30 months of on-the-job training and membership in a provincial Institute of Chartered Accountants upon successful completion of the Uniform Evaluation (UFE).
- Chartered professional accountants, certified general accountants (CPA, CGA) and chartered professional accountants, certified management accountants (CPA, CMA) require a university degree and completion of an approved training program and several years of on-the-job training and certification with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
- Auditors require education, training and recognition as indicated for chartered professional accountants, chartered accountants (CPA, CA), chartered professional accountants, certified general accountants (CPA, CGA) or chartered professional accountants, certified management accountants (CPA, CMA) and some experience as an accountant.
- Auditors may require recognition by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- To act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings, auditors and accountants must hold a licence as a trustee in bankruptcy.
- Licensing by the provincial or territorial governing body is usually required for accountants and auditors practising public accounting.
Professional certification and licensing
You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.
Alberta
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Chartered Professional Accountants, (chartered Accountant Or Certified General Accountant Or Certified Management Accountant)
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta (CPAA)
British Columbia
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Accountant (Certified General)
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Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
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Accountant (Certified Management)
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Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
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Accountant (Chartered)
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Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
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Auditor (Public Accountant)
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Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
Manitoba
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Chartered Professional Accountant
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Chartered Professional Accountant
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
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Chartered Professional Accountant
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Chartered Professional Accountants - Northwest Territories / Nunavut
Nova Scotia
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Chartered Professional Accountant
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Nova Scotia
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Public Accountant
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Nova Scotia
Nunavut
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Chartered Professional Accountant/Financial Auditors And Accountants
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Chartered Professional Accountants - Northwest Territories / Nunavut
Ontario
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Public Accountant
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Public Accountants Council for the Province of Ontario
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Chartered Professional Accountant
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Prince Edward Island
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Chartered Professional Accountant
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Chartered Accountants of Prince Edward Island
Québec
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Chartered Professional Accountant
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Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec
Saskatchewan
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Chartered Professional Accountant
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Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan
Yukon
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Chartered Professional Accountant
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Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
Do you want to work in another province or territory?
If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.
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