Helping immigrants with accounting training & credentials in Canada

Across the country, career opportunities for accounting professionals are growing. Government of Canada labour market data, indicate in the coming years, demand for accountants in most provinces and territories will be strong.

What makes a Windmill loan unique?

Our loans offer two years of interest-only payments and up to three years of
principal + interest payments depending on the length of your career plan.

Loans up to $15,000

Fixed low-interest rate
as low as 6.7%

Zero loan processing fees

Success coaching support and mentorship program

Start your application today!

More than just a loan

As a Windmill client, you benefit from a range of services, at no additional cost!

One-on-one coaching to support you on your career path

Career and educational resource supports

Financial planning and budgeting tools

The Windmill Mentorship Program

Exclusive access to our Community Success Hub

How to become an accountant in Canada with an affordable loan from Windmill Microlending

Windmill Microlending can provide the financial support you need to pay for the costs of your CPA designation, accreditation and accounting professional development courses.

How Windmill Microlending can help you achieve your Canadian accounting career goals

Windmill is a Canadian charity offering skilled immigrants and refugees affordable loans to help you achieve career success. We support newcomers seeking many types of accounting and auditing credentials, including CPA, CMA, CA and CIA.

We also assist accountants in qualifying for alternative careers, for example, financial advisor, financial planner, financial analyst, compliance officer and bookkeeper.

Our impact on our clients

Over 3x

Growth in income

Newcomers take on low-income jobs to survive. Windmill helps our clients return to their trained profession to boost their income by over 3 times.

95%

Historical repayment rate

Our affordable loans and repayment structure support clients like you. The impressive rate of repayment showcases our client's determination and the impact of their success.

75%

Decrease in unemployment

As our borrowers take their next steps, employment opportunities soar upon loan repayment, marking the start of a remarkable journey and booming economy.


Map your pathway to becoming an accountant

Because the accounting profession in Canada is regulated by the provincial accounting bodies of Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs), it’s important for internationally-trained accountants to consider pursuing accreditation, professional development courses and certifications like your CPA designation or studying in other CPA-accredited programs. Download your education pathway for accountants today.

Here are some of the clients who benefited from a Windmill loan

Before moving to Canada in 2018, Rahul found out that having a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation would play a pivotal role in achieving a prosperous Canadian career.

Rahul

Accountant

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