newcamember

The only problem is age.

newcamember

To  diorlancome,

I donot know the average age of CA in Quebec but the job opportunity is good for chinese CA. In my opinion, she should pursue CA.


To  aigle1234,
Age is a obstacle for you to find CA trainee position in approved CA firms. Possibly, my opinion is wrong. Good luck!

newcamember

In my opinion, there are no differeces in the 3 designations for chinese. At the end of this year,  CGA/CMA Q will be a authorized public accounting body to issue public accounting permit to qualified members . Most chinese CA/CGA/CMA can not hit the average salary of 3 designation ( CA more than 100K, CGA/CMA 80-90K) because of language. In montreal, The salary is B/W 45 -70K for chinese professions.

newcamember

1, For CA, you can be accepted by CA program after graduating from diploma in accounting -McGill.
For CGA/CMA, you should take other 6-8 courses to qualify the education program.
By the way,  I donot think you can finish the program -diploma in accounting in one year.
2, No difference. Most chinese professions (Montreal) graduated from the two programs. My path is: Diploma in accounting McGill and CA program Concordia. I took 5 year to get the designation.
3, Definitely, Go to French U. If you speak English, you  have only 10-15% oppportunity unless your English is perfect
4,For CA program, If you hold a Bac and all accounting core courses  hit B-, you can be admited. The big program is how to graduate. At least 30-40% students can not finish the program ( possibly, my data is wrong)  
  

Post by diorlancome
thank you all for this information.
it seems that access to every professional body in Quebec is difficult.

to Ilnn, newcamember,muler...
i still have several questions to ask.

1, many people take the accounting program of one year in Mcgill (continuing education). but after have finished this program, how many courses do they need to complete before taking the professional program of one year? if they have no accounting background.


2, what do you think between taking a bachelor and a one-year short program of mcgill? what are their advantages and disadvantages?

3, if i want to stay in Montreal after my studies, which do you think better between taking an accounting program in english or an equivalent program in french? tell me which language do the professionals use more often in this field in montreal?

4, the professional program of one year has a quota and is selective with consideration of excellence of academic records or bachelor holders can be admitted into this program automatically?

if possible, please answer us. thank u so much.

newcamember

Finance is also related to accounting but salary is higher than accounting. My classmate (CFA plus CMA) works in TD Toronto. The salary is around 100K.

Post by diorlancome
also another question to ask newcamember,

what do u think a master of finance? since u work as accountant, i guess u perhaps know sth. about this, for they are related?

your answer will be of importance for us. thanks.

newcamember

To diorlancome
1, No difference in job opportunity for the two programs. The diplona in McGIll plus CA program is the shortest way for the CA designation but still need 5 years. My major was computer (<?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">China</st1:place></st1:country-region>). When I made decision to pursue CA I thought 3 year will be ok but I took 5 years ( I passed UFE at the first try). Any designation need 5-6 year's hard working.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o:p></o:p>
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