Newfoundland and Labrador - Apply for a Certified Public Accountant License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for a Certified Public Accountant License, the applicant has to approach the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Canada link
2. If the applicant holds a U.S. CPA designation, the applicant may need to undergo an educational equivalency assessment to determine if his/her educational background meets the requirements set by the Canadian CPA body.
3. The assessment typically involves comparing the applicant’s education and courses to the Canadian CPA education requirements.
4. If the applicant does not hold the U.S. CPA designation but are interested in obtaining it, he/she will need to pass the Uniform CPA Exam administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). This exam is a requirement to obtain the U.S. CPA designation.
5. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
6. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
7. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
9. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
10. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
12. Then the application will be processed further.
13. The provincial CPA body may conduct a character and suitability assessment to ensure that the applicant meets the ethical and professional standards of the accounting profession. This may involve providing references or undergoing background checks.
14. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
15. Depending on the provincial CPA body, the applicant may need to fulfill additional requirements such as completing a professional ethics course or meeting specific work experience criteria.
16. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Passport size photographs
• Fee receipt
• Training certificate
• Educational transcripts
• Examination results (if applicable)
• Proof of education
• Educational equivalency assessment (if applicable)
• Proof of U.S. CPA designation (if applicable)
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Canada
Toronto Head Office
277 Wellington Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3H2
Telephone: 416.977.3222
Tollfree: 1.800.268.3793
Fax: 416.977.8585

Burnaby
100 – 4200 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5J 5K7
Telephone: 604.669.3555
Toll-free: 1.800.663.1529
Fax: 604.689.5845

Ottawa
205 – 99 Bank Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6B9
Telephone: 613.789.7771
Fax: 613.789.7772
<br Montreal
1900 – 2020 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 2A5
Contact link
CPA education link

Eligibility

The requirements for becoming a certified public accountant (CPA) in Canada vary by province or territory. However, the general eligibility requirements include:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited university.
• Completion of a CPA-approved education program.
• Passing the Uniform Evaluation (UE) exam.
• Obtaining a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Meeting the character and fitness requirements of the provincial or territorial CPA body.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

• The validity of the license is two to three years

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Training details
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• In Canada, the term "Public Accountant License" refers to a professional license that authorizes individuals to provide accounting services to the public.
• Public Accountants in Canada are authorized to perform a range of accounting services for clients, including auditing, assurance engagements, and other regulated activities.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The specific requirements and regulations surrounding the Public Accountant License can vary between provinces and territories in Canada.
• Each province or territory has its own regulatory body or professional association responsible for overseeing the licensing and regulation of Public Accountants.