Academic Requirement

The CGA Program is comprised of the Foundation Studies, Advanced Studies and the Professional Applications and Competence Evaluations (PACE) Level. The Foundation and Advanced Studies can be completed through CGA Manitoba or by Transfer Credit, either in whole or in part. The PACE Level includes four (4) national examinations that must be completed through CGA Alberta. Preparatory courses for the national exams can be taken through CGA Alberta or through partnership courses at NAIT and SAIT (excluding PA1 and PA2).

Foundation Studies

The Foundation Studies includes ten courses that form the basic knowledge of the accounting profession. Business Case 1 (BC1), completed at the end of the Foundation Studies, integrates the basic financial management concepts in a practical and professional manner.

Advanced Studies

The Advanced Studies includes five courses that build on the Foundation Studies to increase your specialized accounting knowledge. Business Case 2 (BC2) further enhances your knowledge and skills in Auditing.

Professional Studies (PACE)

The PACE Level allows you to focus your professional preparation in areas that support your career goals and interests. You may choose from twenty (20) different possible options in designing your program.

The table below shows some suggested course combinations, but this is by no means a complete list of the course electives.

Business Sector	Suggested Pairing of PACE Professional Focus	Career Elective Courses
Industry/Commerce	Financial Management/Internal Audit	Finance 2 (FN2) & Management Auditing 1 (MU1)
Industry/Commerce	Financial Management (MIS Emphasis)	Management Information Systems 2 (MS2) & Management Auditing 1 (MU1)
Industry/Commerce	Corporate Finance	Finance 2 (FN2) & Tax 2 (TX2)
Industry/Commerce	Corporate Taxation	Tax 2 (TX2) & Finance 2 (FN2) OR Management Auditing 1 (MU1)
Industry/Commerce	Commerce/Financial Institutions	Finance 2 (FN2) & Management Auditing 1 (MU1) OR Management Information Systems 2 (MS2)
Public Practice	Audit/Taxation	Auditing 2 (AU2) & Tax 2 (TX2)
Public Practice	Business Analysis/Consulting	Tax 2 (TX2) & Finance 2 (FN2)
Public Practice	Systems Audit/Consulting	Auditing 2 (AU2) & Management Information Systems 2 (MS2)
Government	Financial Management	Public Sector Financial Management 1 (PF1) & Management Auditing 1 (MU1) OR Management Information Systems 2 (MS2)
Charities/Non-Profit	Financial Management	Public Sector Financial Management 1 (PF1) & Management Auditing 1 (MU1) OR Management Information Systems 2 (MS2)