Our Trainee Program
Financial Support
We reimburse trainees for many of the costs associated with obtaining their accounting designations. For example, provided certain conditions are met, we generally reimburse students 100% of the fees charged for: registration, study binders, and successful completion of program courses, examinations and preparation programs.
On-the-job and Classroom Training
The on-the-job training we offer meets the requirements of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario program. Our auditors conduct both attest and performance audits, so you will obtain a wide range of experience very early in your career. You will be assigned progressively more responsibility as you obtain more experience and demonstrate your ability to meet the challenge of more advanced training. The knowledge and experience gained through our on-the-job training will give you a solid foundation for your future professional development. We also partner with firms for the tax experience required for the CPA designation.
The Office also provides classroom training to complement your professional program and broaden the technical knowledge needed to carry out audit assignments.
Time off for Study
We recognize that pursuing an accounting designation requires a great deal of time and effort. We therefore grant students time off work to attend courses and study for and take exams. This time off is a combination of paid time and leave without pay.
CPA students are allowed time off for CPA PEP Modules and CFE preparation and final exam.
Salary and Benefits
We offer trainees competitive salaries as well as the following benefits:
- Vacation
- Health coverage
- Sick leave
- Pension
If your performance and attendance have been satisfactory, once you have successfully completed your training and receive your designation, you may be promoted to auditor with the approval of the Office's Senior Management Committee. For more details on what our Office offers to accounting professionals, visit Our Workplace page.