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Eligibility requirements for registration in the CA qualification program

To be eligible to register with the Institute, an applicant must:

• Be at least 25 years of age;
• Completed no more than two years or sixty credits at a degree-granting institution;
• Is enrolled at a degree-granting institution in courses that qualify to fulfill the credit hour requirements;
• Has at least three years work experience in accounting, business or other relevant areas; And
• Does not meet the requirements of any other category of student registration as set out in Section 5.11

If you are an individual who meets all the above eligibility requirements, the following steps outline the process of becoming a CA.

1. Register as a student by submitting the following by submitting the following:
   • A correctly completed application form
   • The appropriate fee remittance
   • All required supporting documentation
2. Obtain employment at an approved CA Training office.
3. Complete either prior to or while registered in good standing as a student, 51 credit hours in specific courses.
4. Complete the Staff Training Program within the first twelve months of the Practical Experience Requirement.
5. Complete the ICAO Professional Program (IPP) which consists of the Core-Knowledge Exam and the School of Accountancy. Successful completion of the IPP establishes eligibility to attempt the Uniform Final Evaluation (UFE).
6. Successfully complete the Uniform Final Evaluation (UFE).
7. Complete the Experience Requirement at a CA Training office.
8. Complete the admission to membership application form with fee.
9. Upon approval from the Institute, the student will be granted the CA designation.