• Platinum

  • CGA Ontario Portal
  • CMA Ontario Portal

• Gold

  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • YFS

• Silver

  • Deloitte & Touche LLP
  • Ernst & Young
  • eVisualize
  • KPMG LLP

• Bronze

  • Grant Thornton
  • ICAO

Certified General Accountants of Ontario

CGAs work throughout the world in industry, commerce, finance, government, public practice and other areas where accounting and financial management is required. CGA clients range from major corporations and industries to entrepreneurs. Their expertise is valued in the public sector, government and the corporate world.

Why settle for a job, when you can have a career?
Earning the CGA designation gives you the distinctive edge within the business community, opening doors to employment and a wide range of career options. With the CGA program of professional studies, you don’t need to choose between school and work because you earn while you learn.

A CGA designation offers flexibility, opportunity and financial reward.
Becoming a certified general accountant benefits you at every stage of your career. It equips you with the tools essential for success, offering flexibility, opportunity and financial reward. Recognized for its commitment to quality, integrity and thorough skills development, the CGA program of professional studies has proven to meet the highest of standards in leading-edge financial management competencies, integrated computer technologies and independent learning.

The CGA designation is achieved by successfully completing assignments and national examinations, passing comprehensive final examinations on all aspects of the program, fulfilling practical work experience requirements of the CGA program of professional studies, and meeting the degree requirement.  The program’s flexibility enables individuals from a variety of academic backgrounds to achieve their CGA designation.

Take advantage of our accredited programs.
Students who graduate from a CGA Ontario accredited program at a post secondary institution are eligible to enrol in the certification courses of the CGA program of professional studies. This means that a student has one year or less of part-time studies in order to complete the education requirement of the CGA program. Please visit the Accredited Programs page at cga-ontario.org/accredited for the list of accredited programs.

Who is CGA Ontario?
An affiliate of CGA Canada, the national body representing more than 73,000 CGAs and students, the Certified General Accountants Ontario is a self-governing body, which grants the exclusive right to the CGA designation and controls the professional standards, conduct and discipline of its more than 20,000 CGAs and 8,000 students in the province of Ontario.

To get started on the path to a great career, visit cga-ontario.org or cga-yourcareer.org.

Tracey Baker, CGA, Business Development Manager

Tracey Baker is Business Development Manager for Certified General Accountants of Ontario. She has an undergraduate degree from McMaster University and completed her MBA in 2000 from Wilfrid Laurier University. Her previous roles have been focused on marketing and business development across a range of industries including manufacturing, accounting and law, financial services, and most recently a marketing firm with a mandate to support the advancement of professional women. Through various initiatives and contributions to Atkinson and its students, she is currently responsible for building awareness of the process and career advancement benefits that come with a CGA designation.

Sabrina Darchiville, CGA
Vice President, Operational Build TeamTD Securities

The vice president of operational build team at TD Securities, Sabrina is a model CGA and she has taken her skills to great heights. She has been a part of TD Securities for several years and has held increasingly senior roles within the organization. Leveraging her knowledge from the CGA program she has managed a diverse group of employees performing critical operational functions. She has also been involved in various challenging and interesting projects—from centralizing regional operations to global system implementations.

"Choosing the CGA program of professional studies helped propel my career as it allowed me to be recognized by my employer. As I progressed through each level, I was recognized for my abilities and promoted to roles with increased supervisory responsibilities involving accounting controls. It also gave me the flexibility that allowed me to transition from areas of accounting and finance to operations. The CGA designation continues to provide me with opportunities to act as a role model to prospective students and mentor students in the CGA program of professional studies."

Richard Smit, CGA
Director of Finance and Hockey Related Revenue, National Hockey League Players’ Association

The director of finance and hockey related revenue for the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), Richard is a proud CGA. "The CGA has allowed me to integrate a lifelong passion for hockey with an exciting career in the accounting profession. It ensured that I had the right knowledge and skill set to assist my career goals, and its continuing professional development trains me to stickhandle through the daily challenges and responsibilities in my position."

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