The problem
Internationally trained accountants arrive in Canada with real expertise but no local credentials, and the path to certification is slow, confusing, and expensive. At the same time, smaller and freelance practices struggle to scale, and the fast-growing world of green finance demands skills few people have yet.
What we did
HoST is an AI-powered platform that helps newcomer accountants upskill to Canadian standards and specialise in emerging areas like ESG reporting, carbon accounting, and green investment. It pairs an online certificate program and cultural-intelligence training with a marketplace that matches qualified accountants to the firms that need them, so talent and demand finally meet.
The outcome
A faster route from international experience to Canadian credentials, and a way for small accounting practices to scale with skilled, certified talent.