Any CIMAs got their CPA MRA yet?
Mar 12th 2009, 8:19 am
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Any CIMAs got their CPA MRA yet?
Just wondering how long the Mutual Recognition Agreement applications are taking?
Mar 18th 2009, 11:22 pm
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Mar 24th 2009, 3:28 am
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Re: Any CIMAs got their CPA MRA yet?
I'll answer my own question, it takes just over 3 weeks! Got my letter of admission this morning. 
Apr 4th 2009, 1:19 pm
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Apr 5th 2009, 1:16 am
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Re: Any CIMAs got their CPA MRA yet?
As for restrictions, I have to do 120 hours CPD over 3 years but I would expect that of a professional institute anyway and am actually looking forward to doing it. I am entitled to use the letters FCPA.
Apr 8th 2009, 4:35 am
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Re: Any CIMAs got their CPA MRA yet?
Hi Sunshinegirl
Inspired by your posts, I finally got round to filling in my MRA form 2 days ago.
Most of the recruitment consultants I have seen since I got here have said it should not be an issue but they have admitted that employers do feel more comfortable seeing CPA on a CV.
I did have one conversation with one particular agent about a week ago which was almost an argument as he knew nothing about the agreement. It's nice to know he won't be selling my skills anytime soon!
Charlene
Inspired by your posts, I finally got round to filling in my MRA form 2 days ago.
Most of the recruitment consultants I have seen since I got here have said it should not be an issue but they have admitted that employers do feel more comfortable seeing CPA on a CV.
I did have one conversation with one particular agent about a week ago which was almost an argument as he knew nothing about the agreement. It's nice to know he won't be selling my skills anytime soon!
Charlene
Apr 8th 2009, 5:14 am
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Re: Any CIMAs got their CPA MRA yet?
Hi Sunshinegirl
Inspired by your posts, I finally got round to filling in my MRA form 2 days ago.
Most of the recruitment consultants I have seen since I got here have said it should not be an issue but they have admitted that employers do feel more comfortable seeing CPA on a CV.
I did have one conversation with one particular agent about a week ago which was almost an argument as he knew nothing about the agreement. It's nice to know he won't be selling my skills anytime soon!
Charlene
Inspired by your posts, I finally got round to filling in my MRA form 2 days ago.
Most of the recruitment consultants I have seen since I got here have said it should not be an issue but they have admitted that employers do feel more comfortable seeing CPA on a CV.
I did have one conversation with one particular agent about a week ago which was almost an argument as he knew nothing about the agreement. It's nice to know he won't be selling my skills anytime soon!
Charlene
Glad to be of inspiration to someone!!
Dec 6th 2009, 1:02 am
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Re: Any CIMAs got their CPA MRA yet?
Just for my knowlegde, what does FCPA mean? Foreign CPA. I will most probably apply for CPA Australia as well through CGA Canada. The two associations also have a MRA. If employers make a difference between CPA and FCPA, does that mean that the latter is less marketable in Australia.
Dec 6th 2009, 1:29 am
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Re: Any CIMAs got their CPA MRA yet?
Just for my knowlegde, what does FCPA mean? Foreign CPA. I will most probably apply for CPA Australia as well through CGA Canada. The two associations also have a MRA. If employers make a difference between CPA and FCPA, does that mean that the latter is less marketable in Australia.
Similar to Fellowship of CGA, although more widely available:
http://www.cga-canada.org/en-ca/Medi...009-11-26.aspx
