Careers in accounting
Key positions in all types of businesses. A recognized, respected and influential professional community. Explore careers in accounting.
Examples of positions
Positions and related duties vary according to the area of expertise and the university degree obtained.
MAIN AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Audit and assurance
- Management accounting
- Finance
- Taxation
- Financial reporting
- Strategy, risk and governance
Other areas of expertise
- Business valuation
- Insolvency and restructuring
- Forensic and investigative accounting
- Computer auditing and information technology
EXAMPLES OF POSITIONS – OPTIONAL CPA TITLE
- Administrative Assistant
- Financial Management Agent
- Accounting Supervisor
- Accounting Agent or Technician
- Accounting Bookeeper
With a CPA title, you can have access to a greater variety of positions.
EXAMPLES OF POSITIONS – REQUIRED CPA TITLE
- Financial Analyst
- Internal or External Auditor
- Accountant or Chief Accountant
- Strategic Advisor
- Controller
- Tax Advisor
- Treasurer
- Inspecting Auditor
Positions available with a bachelor’s (BBA) (in French only)
Complementary Specializations
These professionals can have another area of expertise.
Titles and corresponding certifications
- CPA – Chartered Professional Accountants Quebec To have the CPA title, you must complete a 24-month internship as required by the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Quebec.
- CACF Certification
- Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
- Certified Information System Auditor
- Chartered Business Valuators
- Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional (CIRP)
Find out more
- See job descriptions on generalist or specialist job search sites.
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Associations and groups
- Association de planification fiscale et financière (APFF) (in French only)
- Chartered Professional Accountants Canada
- Finance Montréal, Quebec financial cluster
- ISACA – Montréal Chapter
- Chartered Professional Accountants Quebec
Professors
- Accounting faculty
- Department of Accounting
Active students
- CPA Committee (in French only)
- Société des relations d’affaires (SRA) (in French only)
- Chartered Professional Accountants Québec
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