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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
On a related note, does anyone know what it's like for a CPA qualified in China to make the transition to Canada. My soon-to-be wife is currently working at a big 4 firm and is in the process of becoming a qualified CPA. We plan on moving to Canada after a couple of years, and Canada gives preferential immigration status to accountants, but we're not really sure on how easy it would be for her to find work in Canada and be recognized. Her job is one of the most competitive accounting jobs to get in what is the financial capital of China and developing financial capital of the world, but we still don't know what opportunities that would give her in Canada.
Anyone had similar experience, or have advice to share?
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Your finance might want to consider a CGA designation then. CGAs have all the same rights as CAs and CMAs but can complete their designations much quicker. Especially if they already have a foreign designation.
You can also start working on the designation before you complete university.
Here's a a bit about it from their website:
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Foreign Designated Accountants Fast Track to CGA
Members of foreign designated accounting organizations (CPA, CA, CMA, etc) that are part of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) are eligible for advanced standing in the CGA Program of Professional Studies. Advanced standing varies from one country to the next and is based on individual assessment of your academic and professional qualifications and experience.
You must be a resident of Alberta to apply to CGA Alberta and you must be eligible to work or study in Canada. To begin this process of admission follow the steps listed under How to Apply & Enroll.
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