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ACCA-CGA/CPA Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)

mark12345680

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Hii,,
If you read the level of your ECA report, it is superior to ICAP package. When they evaluate it for immigration purpose, they evaluate your credentials at highest possible level , therefore, it can't be upgraded further. In this case you have to start a new application within same account, best way is to click upgrade report and then choose change the evaluation from document by document to course by course. This will take you to an option of start new application, click and fill the new application form as you did for ECA, unless you want to add additional / new qualification compared to your ECA application. While completing the application, it will ask your previous Wes report number which should be filled in by default if you started application from same account. Once you created application and paid for it, you will get a new Wes number with a message waiting for the documents. Now, you go to contact us and from the drop down menu in the subject select 'Transfer Documents' and in the text area provide your reference number and request them to transfer the documents. That's it!!
Just wait for couple of days your documents will be transferred to your new Wes account number, no need to send the documents again (If you are asking for the same credentials and not adding new one, otherwise your old documents will be transferred but you have to arrange documents for additional credential)
Regarding your old WES report, that will remain untouched with the same Wes number and with same details; if you want you can download it again. So don't worry..
I have done the above process and got my new WES report within 7 days and I am able to see both reports. I hope this helps you and others pursuing ECA to WES report..
Regards...
Hi buddy, thanks for your detailed insight, can I confirm if the new ECA report is only valid for 1 year? Or is it good for 5 years? I’m thinking to have my ECA report upgraded soon, but I’m afraid by the time I finally get my copr, the new ECA will not be valid anymore.
 

Aspirant579

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Hello,
Has anyone got his/her ECA done for "MSc in professional accountancy from university of London - after ACCA ". Do they recognize it equivalent to maters?
Thanks.
 

Randomuser285

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Hi guys, does anyone have a resume format required by CPA here, dont want to copy, but just get an idea as to how to start


Any help would be massively appreciated
 

LadyMacbeth

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Guys.. Quick question as I am a little paranoid and would like to make sure that CPA Ontario indeed have all my documents now.. The fact that CPA Ontario was added as a recipient means that they can view my report electronically right? I do not need to do any additional steps?
 

ziadnasir

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Guys.. Quick question as I am a little paranoid and would like to make sure that CPA Ontario indeed have all my documents now.. The fact that CPA Ontario was added as a recipient means that they can view my report electronically right? I do not need to do any additional steps?
Did you get a course by course evaluation done for CPA ??
 

LadyMacbeth

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Did you get a course by course evaluation done for CPA ??
Yes I did.. and WES emailed me saying that they will ship physical report to CPA Ontario.. but I am just wondering whether this means that CPA Ontario can also check my report online because they have been assigned as a recipient.
 

ziadnasir

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Yes I did.. and WES emailed me saying that they will ship physical report to CPA Ontario.. but I am just wondering whether this means that CPA Ontario can also check my report online because they have been assigned as a recipient.
I believe it is digital delivery to Ontario. So it would be with them instantly.
 
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ziadnasir

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Yes I did.. and WES emailed me saying that they will ship physical report to CPA Ontario.. but I am just wondering whether this means that CPA Ontario can also check my report online because they have been assigned as a recipient.
How long did the wes upgrade take?
 

ziadnasir

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Less than a month. Submitted it early Dec and it was completed 4th of Jan.
I think you already have COPR ?? with MRA expiring don't know what would be the way to obtain membership of CPA lol after it. Still confused if i should apply or not. As I don't even know if I will be immigrating to Canada in this year with the way pandemic is going on and with the restrictions.
 
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LadyMacbeth

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I think you already have COPR ?? with MRA expiring don't know what would be the way to obtain membership of CPA lol after it. Still confused if i should apply or not. As I don't even know if I will be immigrating to Canada in this year with the way pandemic is going on and with the restrictions.
Yes, I have COPR, but it expired in March. However, IRCC contacted me that they will extend/renew it once the travel restrictions are lifted. So that's not a problem. After expiration, there will be another MRA, I am sure (this is what they are saying on their website anyway). But I am anticipating it to have more requirements, because this is the way things are headed, even with the current MRA (they added some more req. recently). It doesn't matter if you will travel this year or not, if you still want to travel to Canada some day, then definitely apply to get your CPA. Travel restrictions will be lifted some day!! You really don't have a lot of time left, WES would take a month or so to get it done (assuming you have done the ECA and that you just need to upgrade) because if not, then it will take even longer and you won't be able to meet the deadline.
 

Randomuser285

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I don 't think there is a specific format. They are just looking for a resume detailing your qualifications and experience.
Thanks, However chronological means newest first or oldest first, also work experience on top or education. I know these are silly questions but am damn nervous
 

Randomuser285

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Hi guys one more question, as per WES Evaluation i have been given 105 credits and 3 year degree equivalency for my Bachelor's degree, should i apply under this MRA irrespectively or I'm sure to get rejected
A question worth 1300 CAD
 

LadyMacbeth

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Hi guys one more question, as per WES Evaluation i have been given 105 credits and 3 year degree equivalency for my Bachelor's degree, should i apply under this MRA irrespectively or I'm sure to get rejected
A question worth 1300 CAD
I think you are good to apply. The official website says: All applicants with a university degree must have a minimum of a 3 or 4 year recognized bachelor’s degree (90 or 120 credits Canadian equivalency).

See below link:

https://www.bccpa.ca/become-a-cpa/internationally-designated-accountants/association-of-chartered-certified-accountants-acca-members-application-process/#:~:text=You must have a 3,not meet the degree requirement.
 
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