betty boop005

Hi

We recently moved to Canada and I am AAT level 4 qualified and obviously want to look for work. I am wondering if there are others who are AAT qualified working in Canada.

Your advise/experience in looking for work much appreciated!

JonboyE

It is not a recognized qualification in Canada unless you happen upon another expat. It is probably best to workout at what stage of qualification towards either the CGA or CMA designation and market yourself on this basis. Also look here ... http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Quick_...uctions-Canada

Howefamily

Unforunately even CIMA is not really recognised here, only by those in the CMA that manage your transfer. Recruitment consultants and other accountants have no idea what it is. I assume it may be similiar for ACCA as well.
As johnboye said - look to where you want to go next re qualifications, if you wish to work here with a recognised designation.
Good luck

betty boop005

Thanks for the responses. I was planning on going the ACCA route but it appears this is will not help. Guess I have to work towards CGA or CMA.

JonboyE

If you are a full member ACCA it is quite easy to convert this to a CGA designation.

Howefamily

same with CIMA but I am reading that the OP is AAT qual, so now she can just choose her next steps if she wants to

HPJOS

My CIMA qualification was recognised here in Alberta, did not even have to explain; guess it depends where you are but AAT is not - as others have said your best bet would be to see where that would put you regarding exemptions for the main desigations here in Canada. My guess would be CMA would allow you to sit their entrance exam (4 hour multiple choice) and CGA may exempt from most of their lower level papers.

CMA format is entrance exam; on passing you are admitted to a 2 year program which involves regular assigment submission and a case exam at the end of year 1; Year 2 there are more classroom sessions and a group presentation is required to pass.

CGA follows module learning with coursework, then an exam at the end of each course making up the majority of the mark.

Which one you choose is obviously dependent on your interests of career choice; my company has a good mix of both and a few CA "defectors" from the big 4 audit companies; these guys make up most of our compliance and tax departments

Helen