ICAN members can now get easier certification to practice as accountants in Canada 

The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that simplifies the certification process for fully qualified ICAN members who want to earn the CPA designation in Canada.

The development was confirmed by ICAN via a post on its X account, highlighting the enhanced professional mobility this agreement offers to its members.

This agreement also extends to CPA bodies in Canadian provinces, territories, and Bermuda.

Before this MOU, ICAN members seeking to become CPAs in Canada had to go through a lengthy certification process, including additional coursework and examinations.

For Nigerians already living in Canada who hold ICAN certification, this agreement offers a major career boost. Many skilled Nigerian professionals struggle to get their foreign qualifications recognized in Canada, often forcing them to take on lower-paying jobs or restart their careers from scratch.

With this new MOU ICAN members in Canada can now transition more easily into high-paying accounting roles without having to completely retrain.

For many Nigerian professionals in Canada, this MOU means fewer barriers and a smoother career progression in the accounting and finance sector

To take advantage of this new pathway, ICAN members must meet the following conditions:

ICAN members with more than two years of post-designation work experience will not need to have their practical experience reviewed.

Those with less than two years of post-designation experience may be required to submit both pre- and post-qualification experience for assessment.

Nigerian accountants interested in obtaining CPA certification in Canada will have to contact the CPA provincial or regional body in the area where they currently live or plan to move to.