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Originally Posted by Qwerty

So heres my problem...

I graduated UoC with a Bachelors of Commerce, majoring in Finance.

Recently i have decided I am not that into Finance (Banking etc) and would much rather do accounting as I like rules and numbers.

However when ive looked into finishing up the coursed i need to become a CA i keep getting stuck at dead ends.

The only thing ive found is a CA Bridging Program through the UoL but classes are only offered evenings/weekends and would take me 18months to finish last 7 courses.

There has to be a faster way? I would ideally like to do a few courses over the summer, and finish the rest in september at UoC or something.

Ive tried talking to UoC and since ive done a business degree there alrdy, i could only enrol in the classes after all students have which seems like it may be really hard to finish up what i need.

Has anyone done a similiar thing as I and have any idea / advice on how I can accomplish what I want without going through this bridging program and dealin with 18months of evening classes to finish 7 courses?

Thanks

It depends on what courses you need and your living situation. You can take seven courses in one semester if you live at home and want to dedicate your time to studying. You could be part time for eight months and finish that way. I'm guessing some of the courses you need have prerequisites you haven't taken either, so you won't be able to do them all at once. Since you have a BComm, it is likely it will take less than 18 months. You can do courses at a University while taking some through Athabasca at the same time.

My best advice is to call the Institute of CAs of Alberta and tell them your situation. They'll put you in touch with people in their group who can guide you on the right path. I wouldn't email them, because based on your post, you still need to take an English and a Communications course.

You also need to look at getting hired so you can article at a CA firm. Recruiting is usually done in October of one year for a September start in the following year. There are always exceptions, but that is how most CAs go through the process. You can look at summer student positions to get in the door and there are also industry jobs that are available and count towards your articling period. Those are fairly new and I don't have any experience with them though.