Looking for new challenges and a rewarding future?
CPA Student – January 2027 Start
Are you graduating from an accounting program and ready to begin your CPA path? Join HBA Chartered Skilled Accountants in January 2027 and gain hands‑on experience across assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory engagements.
We are looking for a recent graduate to join our growing team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Reporting to managers and partners, the CPA Student will work on a variety of client engagements while building practical skills and confidence in public practice.
What You’ll Do In this role, you will
assist with compilation, review, and audit engagements
prepare personal and corporate income tax returns
prepare working papers and financial statements
communicate with clients to obtain information and resolve questions
assist with bookkeeping and accounting assignments
work with managers and partners on a variety of client engagements
participate in training and professional development
What You Bring You bring a degree or diploma in accounting, business, or a related field, along with eligibility to enter the CPA Professional Education Program. You have strong organization, communication, and time-management skills, an eagerness to learn and take on new challenges,



and an interest in growing your career in public accounting. You are also comfortable using Microsoft Office.
Previous public accounting experience is not required. We are looking for someone with a strong foundation, a willingness to learn, and an interest in building a career in public practice.
CPA Student Support And Benefits HBA supports CPA students through hands‑on learning, mentorship from experienced professionals, internal and external technical training, exposure to different service areas, and opportunities to work directly with managers and partners.
competitive bonus structure
paid overtime
training
a health plan
other benefits
To learn more about workplace pride and perks, visit our website at https://hbacpa.ca/careers/.
About HBA HBA Chartered Skilled Accountants, a member firm of the AC Group of Independent Accounting Firms Ltd. (www.acgca.ca), is a full-service independent accounting firm in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Since 1991, we have supported small to medium-sized owner‑managed businesses and not‑for‑profit organizations through assurance, accounting, taxation, and advisory services, while creating strong development opportunities for our team.

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📌 CPA Student (Nova Scotia)
🏢 The AC Group of Independent Accounting Firms
📍 Nova Scotia