ICAI Opens First Canada-Focused Overseas Outsourcing Services Certificate Course; Registration Closes September 10

ICAI has opened registration for the first batch of its Online Certificate Course on Overseas Outsourcing Services – Canada, a programme aimed at helping members build practical capability to serve clients in the Canadian market.

The course is scheduled to run from 14 September 2026 to 26 October 2026, with ICAI listing 10 September 2026 as the last date for registration.

What the programme is designed to cover

ICAI's Global Trade & Services Committee has positioned the Canada-focused programme as a capacity-building initiative for members interested in cross-border accounting and finance services. The subject areas identified by the Committee include Canadian accounting and bookkeeping practices, taxation and GST/HST, payroll and compliance, accounting standards and the regulatory framework, audit and assurance, cloud-accounting platforms, professional and ethical requirements, and business development for Canadian clients.

The Committee's faculty invitation for the programme also shows that the course is intended to be practice-oriented rather than limited to theoretical jurisdictional knowledge. ICAI sought professionals with relevant experience in Canadian accounting, tax, compliance, technology and outsourcing delivery to contribute to the programme.

Why this matters for CA firms

For Indian CA firms and finance professionals exploring outsourced work, the challenge is often not core accounting knowledge but understanding the destination country's reporting practices, tax environment, payroll rules, technology stack and client expectations. A jurisdiction-specific course can therefore help firms assess what additional capability is required before actively pitching or taking on Canadian assignments.

The programme also fits ICAI's broader push to expand the global delivery capabilities of Indian accountancy professionals and promote export of accounting and finance services.

What interested members should check

Members considering the course should review the official ICAI programme page for eligibility, fee, session format and registration instructions before enrolling. Because registration closes on 10 September, professionals who want to use the programme for a near-term Canada outsourcing strategy should evaluate the schedule early.

The first Canada-focused batch gives ICAI members a structured route to learn the operational and regulatory context of serving Canadian clients. The online course begins on 14 September 2026 and registration is listed to close on 10 September 2026.

Useful official links

Registration for 1st Batch of Online Certificate Course on Overseas Outsourcing Services - Canada

Key takeaway

This is a new jurisdiction-focused ICAI professional programme with an active September registration deadline and direct relevance to CA firms targeting Canadian clients.