Mature Student
If you are 21 years old or older with no previous post-secondary education in an accounting-related field, you are considered a mature student.
Mature students starting the CGA program at Level One (typical for applicants with no post-secondary education) must have at minimum grade 12 mathematics (recommended 40S Pre-Calculus or Applied Math) a good understanding of the essential elements of business arithmetic and basic algebra including: arithmetic operations, algebraic concepts, simple and compound interest, annuities and statistics.
In addition, you are expected to have at least Grade 12 written and spoken English skills.