Accounting Institutes having MRA with CPA CANADA

What is an MRA?

Mutual Recognition Agreement is an agreement that gives the right to gain membership and practice public accounting between the two accounting institutes.

If you are a member in good standing with any of the following international accounting bodies, then you can be a CPA Canada as per the MRA terms and conditions:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)

• Ordre des Experts-Comptables de France (Quebec only)

• Instituto Mexicano de Contadores Públicos (IMCP) and Comité Mexicano para la Práctica Internacional de la Contaduría (COMPIC)

The conditions for eligibility include being a Canadian Citizen or legally permitted to work or study in Canada.

CPA Alberta has an MRA with:

• Nederland Instituut van Register Accountants

• Certified Public Accountants of Ireland

• Institut des Reviseurs d’Entreprises de Belgique (IRE)

• Instituto Mexicano de Contadores Publicos (IMCP)

• American Institute Certified Public Accountants (limited states)

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

• Certified Public Accountants of Australia

Find out the eligibility requirements and application process to become a Canadian CPA member and to practice public accounting in Canada: Visit the CPA Canada website

Think about planning early from your own country before you make plans to move to Canada. Why not take benefit of your designation and start the process of becoming a CPA Canada even before moving? Start early!

This designation will open doors for a lot of opportunities for you in Canada.

Good luck.🙂