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At a town hall I asked the moderators how they felt about someone who tried to be a CA, but failed the UFE four times, became a CMA and now we would be equal. There is someone in my office who fits that profile.

The moderator replied by asking me what about the people that couldn't get articling jobs and are now CMAs.

I said that was my point. There are many people who the CAs have said were not allowed in their club, for many different reasons. Now, because we find ourselves short on members, we suddenly will let them in? It bothers me that some people don't pass the UFE because the scored a point or two too low on the grading scale, but then they let everyone in anyways. It's like standing outside to get into a bar for a few hours and then you get to the front of the line. The bouncer won't let you in because of the fire code rules. Half an hour later, even though no one has left, everyone in the lineup gets to enter, even the people who got kicked out for being too drunk. Okay it's not a perfect comparisson, but it's paints a picture.

Instead of just throwing a huge blanket out and letting everyone in, why not make the designation more attractive? Have wages for articling students that can compete with CMA students for starters.