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A view from CGA I am writing to tell you that CGA recently participated in exploratory discussions with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and the Society of Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada) to consider opportunities for a national merger of the accounting...

Similar discussions of a CA-CMA were held in 2005 and failed. http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2005/item8650.aspx

ACCA members are exempt from the CMA entrance exam (the hardest part) and enter the Strategic Leadership Program (SLP). The SLP take about two months together with the work experience. It doesn't make sense for a ACCA to pursue CMA........ACCAs can easily become CGAs by passing a bridging course.

How is completing a certificate in accounting from York university going to distinguish you from: - Recent university accounting graduates who have completed the 51 hour requirement but could not get a CA position - The 60-70 MMPA students - Dozens of other students who are completing the 51...

Lots of students can't find a CA training position. http://www.icao.on.ca/Admissions/RegistrationOverview/EmploymentExemption/1008page11205.aspx "In recognition of the difficulty that a significant number of otherwise qualified individuals may be having in securing employment in a CA Training...

Don't forget you need to have a recognized university degree to become a CGA. Job market is decent for those with at least 2 or more years of Canadian work experience, but not good for entry-level or those with no Canadian experience.....that's why accountants have been removed from the skills...

Work experience and soft skills (communication, personality) are determining factors in most cases. here are some CIA job examples: http://pennwest.hgcareers.com/en/js/viewjob.php?submit=Search&custompage=1&jobID=1729...

Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the Indian CA designation, I don't know what COP certificate is.

I suggest you contact CGA. Designated accountants from the same body should be assessed similarly.

What CGA says is the "recommended" path of becoming a CGA. "You would typically begin in an entry or foundation level position in accounting while you are in the first two levels of the program, to acquire skills in such areas as clerical work, bookkeeping, tax preparation, accounting...

An Indian CA has to take TX1, AU2*, BC2**, PA1, PA2 and 2 PACE level electives. *You are eligible for a transfer credit if you pick TX2 as one of you PACE level electives. ** You are eligible for a transfer credit if you have at least two years of public accounting experience (anywhere in the...

CGA Ontario website (check the link) clearly states one year experience has to be in Canada and at a senior/professional level. "To achieve the appropriate breadth and depth of competencies for certification, students need to have 36 months or more of relevant work experience, including 12...

Due to the rising number of Canadian university students pursuing the CA designation, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario decided to allow those who couldn't get employment with a CATO office to register and take the CA exams. "In recognition of the difficulty that a significant...

Who told you this, if you are a US CPA with no public accounting experience, you will still have to compensate for that at an CATO office. A. Membership Candidate You may register with the Institute if you wrote all parts of the uniform CPA examination or of the normal qualifying...

It's 5 subjects (TX1 + PA1 + PA2 + 2 PACE level electives) and in some cases BC2.

This is incorrect, you still have to gain one year of senior level acceptable experience in Canada. The only accounting bodies which are exempt from this requirement are those who have a MRA with CGA (ACCA, CPA Australia/Ireland). "CGA Ontario will assess and consider your years of practical...

Hi, True, but remember CGA does not give transfer credits for PACE level subjects. A typical Indian CA can only get a transfer credit for TX1 by completing an equivalent university/college course but not for any PACE level subjects.