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Stage cpa

CPA internship pathway in Quebec

Offered by

CPA Foundation (CPA)

Funding available

Varies by project

Deadline

Open continuously

Location

Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Who can apply

CPA candidates

See full eligibility

Overview

This program outlines the CPA internship pathway in Quebec, including practical experience requirements and reporting steps. It covers eligible accounting, audit, finance, management accounting, tax, and governance-related internship roles.

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop team skills
Improve governance or administrative structure
Attract or retain talent

Eligible Funding

Varies by project

Funds Providers

CPA Foundation (CPA)

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Montreal
Montréal
Quebec

Legal structures

All legal structures

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Next Steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

CPA internship and practical experience
Accounting, audit, finance, tax, and governance roles
Pre-approved internship programs

Documents Needed

Internship report
End-of-internship declaration
Signed employer attestation form or stage descriptor form
Timesheet for part-time internships, if applicable

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

CPA candidates
Future CPAs
Accounting firms
Businesses and public-sector employers offering qualifying roles
Organizations with pre-approved internship programs

Who is not eligible

Self-employed workers
Positions focused only on bookkeeping
Teaching or academic accounting roles
Personal finance sales roles
Accounting software support roles

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Self-employed positions
Teaching or lecturer roles in accounting
Personal financial planning sales roles
Accounting software support roles
Basic bookkeeping-only positions

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Selection criteria

Alignment with CPA competency requirements.
Progression toward required mastery levels.
Coverage of technical and enabling competencies.
Relevant tasks and experience over time.

How to apply

Step 1: Find a qualifying position
- Search for a role that matches CPA practical experience requirements.
- Use employer networks, job boards, university services, or pre-approved program directories.
Step 2: Prepare the internship declaration
- Complete the required internship report and declaration forms.
- Have the report approved by the CPA mentor or supervisor.
Step 3: Submit in the online file
- Log in to the CPA Quebec online file.
- Submit the completed declaration and required signed forms.
Step 4: End-of-stage follow-up
- Wait for review by CPA Quebec.
- Receive confirmation once the internship is processed in the online file.

Processing and Agreement

The file is reviewed by the CPA order after submission.
Applications are checked for completeness and compliance.
The end of internship is confirmed in the online file after processing.
A confirmation email is sent once the file is processed.

Additional information

CPA Quebec provides a directory of pre-approved internship programs.
Some employers have a CPA mentor or stage director responsible for assignments.
The practical experience process includes reporting and declarations throughout the internship.
A final permit application may be required after completing the internship and program requirements.