In the accounting sector, Chartered Accountants (CA), Certified Management Accountants (CMA) and Certified General Accountants (CGA) must comply with registration, licensure and certification requirements or processes in order to work in their occupation in Ontario.

The financial services and accounting sector is one of Canada’s strongest industries. Financial services professionals work in auditing and accounting firms, the federal and local governments, banks, trust companies, investment and underwriting firms, stock and mortgage brokerages, commodity exchanges and other companies, as well as not-for-profit organizations. Self-employment makes up 22 percent of the workforce in this industry. 

The program supports newcomers in their efforts to establish themselves in their careers
through the provision of information and assistance in the following areas:

• labour market trends
• Licensing bodies and professional associations
• Licensing process
• Bridge training programs
• Technical skills for accountants
• Alternative employment and volunteer opportunities
• Alternative studies