NOC 11100: Financial auditors and accountants
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.
Official Main Duties for NOC 11100
Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.
Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description — officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.
Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 11100
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Financial auditors and accountants is categorized under TEER 1. Occupations in this tier typically require a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) or substantial managerial tenure.
Express Entry Alignment
Qualifies directly for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under Express Entry. Work experience must be full-time (or equivalent part-time) and continuous for at least one year.
Target Category Status
Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).
NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 11100.
1114 continues as 11109 and part transferred to 11100 and part split off to emerging item 11102
Regional Wages Across Canada
Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.
| Province / Territory | Low Wage | Median Wage | High Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (National Average) | $25 | $40.36/hr | $71.43 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador → | $21.63/hr | $39.01/hr | $60.56/hr |
| Prince Edward Island → | $24.1/hr | $40/hr | $61.25/hr |
| Nova Scotia → | $21.15/hr | $36.54/hr | $57.69/hr |
| New Brunswick → | $20.67/hr | $35/hr | $58.97/hr |
| Quebec → | $24.62/hr | $40/hr | $66.67/hr |
| Ontario → | $24.73/hr | $40.87/hr | $72.12/hr |
| Manitoba → | $23.59/hr | $35/hr | $63.46/hr |
| Saskatchewan → | $24/hr | $41.5/hr | $65.38/hr |
| Alberta → | $27.7/hr | $43.27/hr | $72.12/hr |
| British Columbia → | $25.64/hr | $40/hr | $66.11/hr |
| Yukon → | $30.81/hr | $45.6/hr | $63.78/hr |
| Northwest Territories → | $28.85/hr | $53/hr | $58.97/hr |
| Nunavut → | $45.42/hr | $66.43/hr | $90.4/hr |
🏙️Top Metropolitan Cities Wage Rates (ESDC 2025/2026)
Economic Region BenchmarksOfficial ESDC prevailing median wages across major Canadian metropolitan regions. Crucial for LMIA prevailing wage compliance and local job offer evaluations.
Employment Requirements
These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:
- Chartered professional accountants, chartered accountants (CPA, CA) require a university degree and completion of a professional training program approved by a provincial Institute of chartered accountants and, depending on the province, either two years or 30 months of on-the-job training and membership in a provincial Institute of Chartered Accountants upon successful completion of the Uniform Evaluation (UFE).
- Chartered professional accountants, certified general accountants (CPA, CGA) and chartered professional accountants, certified management accountants (CPA, CMA) require a university degree and completion of an approved training program and several years of on-the-job training and certification with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
- Auditors require education, training and recognition as indicated for chartered professional accountants, chartered accountants (CPA, CA), chartered professional accountants, certified general accountants (CPA, CGA) or chartered professional accountants, certified management accountants (CPA, CMA) and some experience as an accountant.
- Auditors may require recognition by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- To act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings, auditors and accountants must hold a licence as a trustee in bankruptcy.
- Licensing by the provincial or territorial governing body is usually required for accountants and auditors practising public accounting.
Official Job Titles for NOC 11100
77 Titles ListedIf your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:
Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)
Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:
- Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (See 12200 Accounting technicians and bookkeepers)View NOC 12200→
- Financial managers (See 10010 Financial managers)View NOC 10010→
- Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers (See 4140 Policy and program researchers, consultants and officers)
Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 11100 (Financial auditors and accountants)
Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.
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