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US CPA Can Earn CPA Canada Without Additional Exams CPA

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Miles Education- Accounting

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22 Mar 2022

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Yes, you heard it right! If you hold a US CPA credential, you can earn a Canadian CPA designation, with no additional exam.

Once you are an accredited US CPA you can finally bid adieu to the dreaded Common Final Exam (CFE) from the Canada CPA board. And with a few of the basic Canadian state board criteria, stamp-ready your immigration journey for Canada.

Why opt for the US CPA track instead?

Although it’s more relevant to write the Canada CPA exam instead, the issue here is, there are no CPA Canada test centers in India, the exams are lengthy and are held once a year.
Obtaining the review materials is another struggle, CPA Canada attendees from India have to survive on borrowed materials. This makes US CPA a favorable choice both in terms of flexibility and feasibility. And on the plus side via this route, you will get both US CPA and CPA Canada designation, without any extra effort.

What are the first three criteria to get accepted as a Canada CPA?

In order to earn the honored membership after your US CPA, you have to meet the following criteria –

  • A valid US CPA licensure
  • 150 educational credits
  • 24-30 months of relevant work experience

How should you arrange documents to apply for CPA Canada membership?

The documentation itself takes about a month’s time to get ready, hence a small tip for the smart people- keep the PR-age documents ready alongside your US CPA preparation. It’s advisable to get in touch with a trusted immigration agency to run you through the details and take care of the formalities for good.

How can Miles help you to get your CPA Canada Certification?

At Miles, we have experienced professionals and mentors to support you and provide end-to-end guidance on the process – mentoring, eligibility, documentation, etc. For more detail, drop a query now!

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Miles Education- Accounting

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Miles Education leads the way in accounting education, empowering the next generation of accountants through its world-class CPA, CMA, CFA, and FRM programs, alongside the flagship US Pathway. In a global talent landscape with critical gaps, Miles does more than just fill these voids—building pathways for lasting success. With a mission to address industry shortages and bridge skill gaps, Miles believes in personalized, purpose-driven education. By analyzing industry needs and crafting transformative learning experiences, we equip talents to thrive. As flagbearers for accountants, Miles Education prepares future-ready professionals to excel in an ever-evolving global landscape, setting the standard for excellence in accounting and beyond. Specializations: CPA, CMA, Accounting, CFA,EA, and FRM