02-21-2010, 06:52 PM
Assalam-u-alekum everyone
This is my first ever post in accountancy forum. I have read many posts in this thread and would like to appreciate the efforts by all of you people especially Torontoboy. Though the whole discussion (except for the typical ACCA v/s CA part -) LOLz) clarified many notions but I'd be really grateful if someone could provide me comfort over my plans in specific.
Presently, Iâm left with 4 papers of the ACCA which I plan to pass within two attempts max (Inshallah). I have four years experience in couple of top class asset management companies of Pakistan. Along with that, I also have started efforts to obtain Oxford Brookes Universityâs B.Sc degree and completing my Practical Experience Requirement (PER) so that by the time I pass all my papers, I could be eligible to claim ACCA membership. As far as my knowledge helps, a four years degree (such as B.Sc Oxford Brookes) and full ACCA membership are essential to be eligible to apply for CGA membership. As soon as I successfully complete online Canadian Tax and Law course and get CGA membership (Inshallah), I want to immigrate to Canada. Few weeks ago, I met a representative of a large Canadian immigration firm. One of them was a Canadian and the other one was a local. The Canadian guy said that CGA qualification is going to help me a lot during immigration application process.
Now the problematic part over which Iâm little confused. The industry where I worked in Pakistan is still in nascent stages therefore is probably much different than what advanced countries like Canada may have. Iâm not sure if it will be easy for me to join the same or at least a similar industry in Canada. As I said earlier, I donât have any prior experience in audit therefore I want to start off in Canada from an Audit firm. I heard that Audit firms hire fresh graduates every year and like other countries such UK they hire graduates as trainees with full job except that they are required to pass the examinations within 3-4 years time span. Assuming that Iâll not be expected to pass any papers (being a CGA member by then) I plan to pursue CFA, CPA or most probably CA from CICA (whatever appropriate) during the time with audit firm. Iâll be immensely grateful if someone having experience could advise esp. over this last part.
Thanking you in advance
Ashfaque
KHI.
This is my first ever post in accountancy forum. I have read many posts in this thread and would like to appreciate the efforts by all of you people especially Torontoboy. Though the whole discussion (except for the typical ACCA v/s CA part -) LOLz) clarified many notions but I'd be really grateful if someone could provide me comfort over my plans in specific.
Presently, Iâm left with 4 papers of the ACCA which I plan to pass within two attempts max (Inshallah). I have four years experience in couple of top class asset management companies of Pakistan. Along with that, I also have started efforts to obtain Oxford Brookes Universityâs B.Sc degree and completing my Practical Experience Requirement (PER) so that by the time I pass all my papers, I could be eligible to claim ACCA membership. As far as my knowledge helps, a four years degree (such as B.Sc Oxford Brookes) and full ACCA membership are essential to be eligible to apply for CGA membership. As soon as I successfully complete online Canadian Tax and Law course and get CGA membership (Inshallah), I want to immigrate to Canada. Few weeks ago, I met a representative of a large Canadian immigration firm. One of them was a Canadian and the other one was a local. The Canadian guy said that CGA qualification is going to help me a lot during immigration application process.
Now the problematic part over which Iâm little confused. The industry where I worked in Pakistan is still in nascent stages therefore is probably much different than what advanced countries like Canada may have. Iâm not sure if it will be easy for me to join the same or at least a similar industry in Canada. As I said earlier, I donât have any prior experience in audit therefore I want to start off in Canada from an Audit firm. I heard that Audit firms hire fresh graduates every year and like other countries such UK they hire graduates as trainees with full job except that they are required to pass the examinations within 3-4 years time span. Assuming that Iâll not be expected to pass any papers (being a CGA member by then) I plan to pursue CFA, CPA or most probably CA from CICA (whatever appropriate) during the time with audit firm. Iâll be immensely grateful if someone having experience could advise esp. over this last part.
Thanking you in advance
Ashfaque
KHI.
