National Occupational Classification, TEER 1
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. Below are the main duties, all 77 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 11100?
NOC 11100 is the code for financial auditors and accountants in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include accountant, chief accountant, financial auditor and income tax expert. It is a TEER 1 occupation (usually a university degree), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $40.36 an hour.
- NOC code
- 11100
- TEER
- 1: University degree
- Broad category
- Business, finance and administration occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $40.36 an hour
Job titles under NOC 11100
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.
Main job titles
- accountant
- chief accountant
- financial auditor
- income tax expert
- industrial accountant
- internal auditor
All 77 job titles in the NOC index
accountant, accountant-controller, accountants supervisor, accounting controller, analyst-accountant, assistant controller, audit unit head - taxation, auditor - finance, auditor-chartered accountant (CA), auditors supervisor, bank branch accountant, bank reserves auditor, bankruptcy trustee, budget accountant, CA (chartered accountant) student, certified general accountant (CGA), certified management accountant (CMA), chartered accountant (CA), chartered professional accountant, certified general accountant (CPA, CGA), chartered professional accountant, certified management accountant (CPA, CMA), chartered professional accountant, chartered accountant (CPA, CA), chief accountant, claims accountant, computer audit specialist, cost accountant, cost accounting supervisor, departmental accountant, division controller - accounting, field auditor - finances, financial accountant, financial auditor, financial control officer, financial management officer - pension plan analysis, financial management officer - program budgeting, financial management officer, general accountant, income tax adjuster, income tax adviser, income tax consultant, income tax expert, income tax investigator, income tax specialist, industrial accountant, industrial auditor, intermediate accountant, internal audit project manager, internal audit supervisor - finances, internal auditor - finances, internal auditor, internal auditors supervisor - finances, machine processing accountant, management accountant, management accounting chief, manufacturing accountant, plant accountant, plant controller, production accountant, project accountant, property accountant, public accountant, public accountants chief, public accountants supervisor, reinsurance analyst, sales auditor - finances, senior accounting analyst, senior cost accountant, senior intern auditor, tax accountant, tax adviser, tax analyst, tax auditor, tax consultant, tax evaluator, tax examiner, tax expert, tax specialist, taxation rulings officer.
Main duties of NOC 11100
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Financial auditors
- Examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of individuals, departments within organizations, businesses or other establishments to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve individual or establishment's accounting and management practices
- Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
- May supervise other auditors or professionals in charge of accounting within client's establishment.
Accountants
- Plan, set up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals, departments within organizations, businesses and other establishments
- Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports
- Develop and maintain cost finding, reporting and internal control procedures
- Examine financial accounts and records and prepare income tax returns from accounting records
- Analyze financial statements and reports and provide financial, business and tax advice
- May act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings
- May supervise and train articling students, other accountants or administrative technicians.
Employment requirements
- 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.
Additional information
- There is limited mobility among the three professional accounting designations: Chartered professional accountant, chartered accountant (CPA, CA); Chartered professional accountant, certified general accountant (CPA, CGA), and Chartered professional accountant, certified management accountant (CPA, CMA).
- Progression to auditing or accounting management positions is possible with experience.
Is NOC 11100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 1 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 11100 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 11100 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $25.00 | $40.36 | $71.43 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $21.63 | $39.01 | $60.56 |
| Prince Edward Island | $24.10 | $40.00 | $61.25 |
| Nova Scotia | $21.15 | $36.54 | $57.69 |
| New Brunswick | $20.67 | $35.00 | $58.97 |
| Quebec | $24.62 | $40.00 | $66.67 |
| Ontario | $24.73 | $40.87 | $72.12 |
| Manitoba | $23.59 | $35.00 | $63.46 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.00 | $41.50 | $65.38 |
| Alberta | $27.70 | $43.27 | $72.12 |
| British Columbia | $25.64 | $40.00 | $66.11 |
| Yukon | $30.81 | $45.60 | $63.78 |
| Northwest Territories | $28.85 | $53.00 | $58.97 |
| Nunavut | $45.42 | $66.43 | $90.40 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 11100 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 11100 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for accountant?
NOC 11100, Financial auditors and accountants, a TEER 1 occupation.
What TEER is NOC 11100?
TEER 1. Usually a university degree. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 11100 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 1 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 11100 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 11100 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $40.36 an hour, with most wages between $25.00 and $71.43. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 11100 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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