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Re: Accountants Recognising Designation

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Originally Posted by Rob_999 (Post 8280623)

Don't forget Canadian GAAP is no more as from end of 2010 - IFRS experience should be front and centre on your resume, that'll get some attention.

<pedant mode> Canadian GAAP for public companies is replaced by IFRS in 2011 (and can be adopted now) but private enterprises will still have the option to report in the new Canadian "baby" GAAP</pedant mode>

I agree about IFRS. People are getting in a bit of a panic about it and there should be some good opportunities for someone who can market themselves as IFRS experts.

Re: Accountants Recognising Designation

i concur re IFRS

Canada's conversion to IFRS is the reason I have a job here in alberta right now. and there are a lot of companies who are miles behind the game when it comes to the conversion