Professional advanced standing policy for AICPA members

Eligible members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) may be granted special advanced standing in all CMA prerequisite studies topics.

To be eligible for special advanced standing, applicants must:

• be a certified member in good standing of AICPA;
  
• have qualified as a professional accountant by completing the entire AICPA program;
  
• have completed a Canadian university degree or equivalent;
  
• be a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada;
• be employed in a qualifying position;
  
• have permanently relocated to Alberta;
  
• have no outstanding disciplinary charges; and
  
• have not previously attempted and failed a CMA Canada Entrance Exams.

For more information, please contact Kara Mitchelmore, CMA, Vice-President of Professional Accreditation.

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