11100

Financial auditors and accountants

TEER 1 — Usually require a university degree

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Financial auditors examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures. Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments. They are employed by private sector accounting and auditing firms or departments and public sector accounting and auditing departments or units, or they may be self-employed. Articling students in accounting firms are included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Financial auditors
Examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of individuals, departments within organizations, businesses or other establishments to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls
Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve individual or establishment's accounting and management practices
Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
May supervise other auditors or professionals in charge of accounting within client's establishment.
Accountants
Plan, set up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals, departments within organizations, businesses and other establishments
Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports
Develop and maintain cost finding, reporting and internal control procedures
Examine financial accounts and records and prepare income tax returns from accounting records
Analyze financial statements and reports and provide financial, business and tax advice
May act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings
May supervise and train articling students, other accountants or administrative technicians.

Example job titles

•accountant
•chief accountant
•financial auditor
•income tax expert
•industrial accountant
•internal auditor

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 11100 covers financial auditors and accountants. This occupation is classified under TEER 1, representing professional roles that typically require a university degree. Professionals in this category examine and analyze the financial and accounting records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy, compliance with established standards, and proper tax reporting. They are employed by public accounting firms, private businesses, and government departments, or they may be self-employed.

To qualify under NOC 11100, candidates generally must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Additionally, they often require the completion of a professional training program recognized by a provincial or territorial governing body, such as obtaining the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Because NOC 11100 is a TEER 1 occupation, it is eligible for skilled immigration pathways through the federal Express Entry system—including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)—as well as numerous Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) across Canada.

Typical duties within this classification include planning and conducting financial audits, preparing financial statements, developing accounting systems, and providing tax advisory services. Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official and updated immigration guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated immigration practitioner.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.