{"id":6473,"date":"2026-05-12T10:32:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morganintl.com\/en?post_type=blog&#038;p=6473"},"modified":"2026-05-12T12:39:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:39:18","slug":"u-s-cpa-for-canadian-cpas-the-2026-iqex-shortcut-guide","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.morganintl.com\/en\/blog\/u-s-cpa-for-canadian-cpas-the-2026-iqex-shortcut-guide","title":{"rendered":"U.S. CPA for Canadian CPAs: The 2026 IQEX Shortcut Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many Canadian CPAs, the prospect of earning a U.S. designation feels like a mountain of work. We often think of the four grueling sections of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.morganintl.com\/cpa\">U.S. CPA exam<\/a> and decide our current letters are enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_da457d759a9be5e5-62\">But what if you could skip 75% of that work?&nbsp;Thanks to the&nbsp;Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) &#8211; which was officially renewed in&nbsp;March 2026&nbsp;and extended through&nbsp;December 31, 2028 &#8211; the path to becoming a U.S.&nbsp;CPA has never been more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-iqex\">What is the IQEX?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_da457d759a9be5e5-63\">The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.morganintl.com\/iqex\">International Qualification Examination (IQEX)<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is a specialized pathway designed specifically for CPAs in good standing from reciprocal countries like Canada.&nbsp;Under the current MRA, eligible Canadian CPAs are&nbsp;<strong>exempt<\/strong>&nbsp;from the Auditing (AUD), Financial Reporting (FAR), and Discipline sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_da457d759a9be5e5-64\">Instead, you only sit for&nbsp;<strong>one<\/strong>&nbsp;exam:&nbsp;<strong>Regulation (REG).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-2026-is-the-year-to-make-the-move\">Why 2026 is the Year to Make the Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the North American economy becoming increasingly integrated, the demand for dual-licensed professionals is at an all-time high. By adding the U.S. CPA to your profile this year, you unlock:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cross-Border Expertise:<\/strong>&nbsp;Lead high-value engagements involving U.S. tax treaties and IRS compliance &#8211; areas most local accountants won&#8217;t touch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remote Mobility:<\/strong>&nbsp;U.S. firms are actively recruiting Canadian talent for remote-first roles, offering competitive U.S.-scale compensation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The &#8220;Becker&#8221; Advantage:<\/strong>&nbsp;Since the IQEX is essentially the REG section of the U.S.&nbsp;CPA exam, you can prepare using the gold-standard tools used by the top 100 accounting firms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2026-iqex-eligibility-do-you-qualify\">2026 IQEX Eligibility: Do You Qualify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To take advantage of the 1-exam shortcut, you generally must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Good Standing:<\/strong>&nbsp;Hold a valid CPA membership with a provincial or territorial body in Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education:<\/strong>&nbsp;Hold a baccalaureate degree or higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong>&nbsp;Meet the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) experience requirements (typically at least 150 semester hours of education and one year of experience).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Pathway:<\/strong>&nbsp;Most post-unification CPAs who passed the CFE with depth in Financial Reporting and Assurance are eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-exam-breakdown-what-to-expect\">The Exam Breakdown: What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_da457d759a9be5e5-66\">The IQEX is a 4-hour exam that focuses exclusively on the&nbsp;U.S. Regulation (REG)&nbsp;core.&nbsp;It tests your knowledge of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>U.S. Federal Taxation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Ethics, professional responsibilities, and federal tax procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Law:<\/strong>&nbsp;Contracts, agency, and the Uniform Commercial Code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Federal Taxation of Property &amp; Entities:<\/strong>&nbsp;Recurring and routine transactions for individuals and businesses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-get-started\">How to Get Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Request a Letter of Good Standing:<\/strong>&nbsp;Contact your provincial CPA body to send verification directly to NASBA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply via NASBA:<\/strong>&nbsp;Create your account and submit your IQEX application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategic Prep:<\/strong>&nbsp;Because you only have one exam to pass, precision is key.&nbsp;Morgan International&nbsp;offers a structured, Becker-powered roadmap to ensure you master the U.S. tax and law nuances on your first attempt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-ready-to-see-if-you-qualify-for-the-1-exam-shortcut-speak-with-a-morgan-international-advisor-today-to-explore-your-custom-pathway\">Ready to see if you qualify for the 1-exam shortcut?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.morganintl.com\/program\/iqex\/#consultation\"><strong>Speak with a Morgan International advisor<\/strong><\/a> today to explore your custom pathway!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how Canadian CPAs can earn the U.S. CPA designation with just one exam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6480,"template":"","meta":{"hero_background_image":0},"categories":[311],"tags":[871,870,430],"class_list":["post-6473","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-accounting-auditing","tag-canadian-cpa","tag-iqex","tag-us-cpa"],"authorship":[17],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.7 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>U.S. CPA for Canadian CPAs: The 2026 IQEX Shortcut Guide - Morgan International<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how Canadian CPAs can earn the U.S. CPA designation with just one exam. 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