CMA or CGA?

[Relocating]

Hi Toronto Boy (anyone who can help)

I have read a few of your replies and found them very helpful so i would like to ask something more related to my case.

I am relocating to Canada from Dublin Ireland to get a professional accounting qualification.

I have a degree in Personnel Mnagement and an MBA.
I have contacted CMA Ontario and got some exemption. I am also eligible for the Accelerated programme which leads to the entrance exam then the SLP.

Altough through my research, i have chosen to do the CMA cos i feel i am closer to the CMA than the CGA so i would like to know if i am making a bad decision as i do not know <b>which of them will be more beneficial to me in Canada and at the long run.
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Also, i am moving to canada on a student visa and would like to know if anyone has information <b>At the SLP programme of the CMA can i apply for/ will i get a work visa to enable me complete my 2 year SLP??
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I might be wrong but i think it is more expensive and more time consuming to go for CGA but <b>in your opinion which is the best?
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Thank you and i hope to hear from someone soonest.