Reciprocity agreement
Mandatory documents that must be submitted
Make sure that you submit all the documents required to review your application.
Allow 60 working days for your file to be processed.
The Order reserves the right to require additional relevant documents to complete the review of your application.
Make sure that you have a status that authorizes you to study in Quebec.
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2 pieces of identification
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You must submit two pieces of identification issued by competent authorities.
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Birth certificate
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You must submit a copy of your birth certificate issued by a competent authority.
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University degree(s)
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You must submit all your university degrees.
Documents that are not written in French or English must be translated by a certified translator.
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University transcript(s)
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You must submit all your university transcripts.
Documents that are not written in French or English must be translated by a certified translator.
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Reciprocity forms
Fees charged
Fees charged
A $557.63 fee is charged to review your file.
Registration with the Order and annual dues
If the review of your file reveals that you are eligible, you will need to fill out the registration form and send it to us at equivalence@cpaquebec.ca.
A $615.12 fee will be charged to register you as a candidate for the CPA profession and a $431.16 fee will be charged for your annual dues.
Required training
You will have to complete certain complementary courses before obtaining your CPA designation.
Note, however, that our team will confirm the ones you will need to follow once the review of your file is complete.
You have a maximum of 2 years to complete them.
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CPA
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CPA Canada's CPARE Professional Development Program (webinar)
The goal is to bridge the differences in current business law and tax legislation in Canada.
20 hours
$915.20
Registration on request at equivalence@cpaquebec.ca
Atelier pratique – Résolution de dilemmes éthiques
The goal is to bridge the differences between Quebec and international rules of ethics.
7 hours
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CPA auditor (Mexico and United States only)
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CPA Canada’s CPARE Professional Development Program (webinar)
The goal is to bridge the differences in current business law and tax legislation applicable in Canada.
20 hours
$915.20
Registration on request at equivalence@cpaquebec.caAtelier pratique – Résolution de dilemmes éthiques
The goal is to bridge the differences between Quebec and international rules of ethics.
7 hours
Register onlineReciprocity examination
The CPARE exam, which can be taken once a year, includes multiple choice questions on taxation, business law, GAAS and GAAP.
Permit application
When you have completed your additional training, you may apply for a permit.
After your permit is issued, you will receive a letter formalizing your membership in the Order.
Mandatory form
