ACCA CanadaORIENTATION GUIDE INFORMATION TO ASSIST ACCA MEMBERS AND STUDENTS ARRIVING IN CANADA INTRODUCTION There are over 1,900 ACCA members and affiliates and over 800 ACCA students in Canada presently. Many ACCA members are employed across Canada in public accounting firms such as KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Others are employed in various other industries, including government agencies, Human Resources and recruiting, manufacturing, oil & gas, etc. ACCA Canada is engaged in a number of initiatives designed to raise awareness of ACCA with the business community, such as a high profile conferences, articles and advertisements in major business magazines and newspapers, and Sustainability Reporting Awards. Other ACCA members in Canada are also very supportive of new members arriving to Canada so prospects for ACCAs are improving. While the ACCA designation does not have statutory recognition in Canada for the practice of public accounting, opportunities exist in various industry sectors, public practice and government agencies. Members will need to demonstrate their skills and training to Canadian employers and recruiters, and be prepared to promote awareness of the quality of the ACCA designation. For convenience, summary information about the standard of the ACCA qualification is provided below. ACCA is governed by the regulations of the UK Companies Act which state that the final level of the examinations must be at least equivalent to a three year UK degree. Completion of Parts 1 and 2 of the syllabus provides the option for students to apply for a BSc in Applied Accounting awarded by Oxford Brookes University. The Part 3 examinations are comparable to that required in the final examination of a UK Masters degree. Should you have further questions concerning the ACCA program, please contact ACCA's global customer service centre or ACCA Canada office: ACCA Connect 2 Central Quay 89 Hydepark Street Glasgow G3 8BW United Kingdom Tel: 011 44 141 582 2000 Fax: 011 44 141 582 2222 E-mail:
[email protected] ACCA Canada 55 St. Clair Ave. West Suite 255 Toronto, ON M4V 2Y7 Canada Tel: 416 966 2225 Fax: 416 967 6320 E-mail:
[email protected] This guide has been produced by ACCA Canada office. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this booklet is accurate and up to date at the time of publication. ACCA accepts no liability for inconvenience or loss caused by the publication of any out of date or inaccurate information, January 2010. . for example. internships. 7. you will not receive correspondence from the Canadian office. 3. The form is available from the Canada Revenue Agency. Apply for your SIN (Social Insurance Number) number and apply for the GST (Goods and Services Tax) rebate – request the forms for new immigrants for both of these from the Canada Revenue Agency. bank and character references as well as those referring to previous employment. Prepare your resume (CV) in Canadian format (see examples at the back of this guide). including representatives in the different parts of Canada are given on the ACCA Canada Website under ‘About ACCA Canada’ and ‘ACCA Canada Board of Officers’. EMPLOYERS Through various profile-building activities ACCA Canada has raised the awareness of the ACCA designation with many Canadian employers in order to assist members and students in finding employment with these organizations in Canada. you can do this yourself through the ACCA website and your MyACCA login. your search for employment need not be limited to this list. Contact ACCA Connect to update your mailing and employment details. Open a Canadian bank account. Prepare your portfolio showing references from various sources i. 2. Obtain an evaluation of your qualifications by World Education Services or other Canadian institutions such as CGA-Canada (Certified General Accountants of Canada). It is very important that you keep your thoughts on the positive side while settling in Canada. LOCAL ACCA CONTACTS Profiles and Contact Information for the ACCA Canada Committee. Utilize some of the resources not-for-profit agencies and employers have been developing to assist ‘New Canadians’ to find their way more easily into the workforce and build up the contacts and network they need. However. mentoring. Apply for your driving licence. and volunteer board positions with registered charities and voluntary work placements. 10. 9. job preparation programs. Consider taking a part-time job or contract work until you are established here. 6. Listed below are the Canadian Approved and Linked Employers. If you do not update your details. 4. Alternatively. 11. 5.ON ARRIVAL On arrival in Canada we suggest that you: 1. Apply for child tax benefits if applicable. as well as newsletters and information about various activities and events in Canada. 8. A positive attitude will be evident to the people you meet with and will go a long way to helping to secure employment. if necessary. The Canadian job market is actually far more geared to this kind of employment in the 21st century. Be prepared to take any reasonable job offered to get some initial experience in the Canadian workplace.e. to this job market. even for all levels of senior financial management and members should be prepared to adapt. www.com.ca. Canada and globally.APPROVED & LINKED EMPLOYERS These organizations have been approved by ACCA to cover members’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements through their learning and development systems. asset management and business banking services to clients. IBM Worldwide Accounting Microsoft Philips The Proctor & Gamble Company Thompson Reuters Shell Standard Life Unilever There are also a number of firms in the process of applying for approval and who have conditional approval with ACCA until this process is finalized.hp. www. Hewlett-Packard (HP) is a technology solutions provider to consumers. investment banking. They became an Approved Employer for CPD with ACCA in September 2007.com. OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) is a leading public sector employees pension fund with extensive operations and ownership of other enterprises in Ontario.com. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) is one of the major Canadian banks and posts many of its accounting and finance or senior financial management positions as open to ACCAs: www. Members can complete their ACCA Realise requirements automatically as employees of these organizations in Canada. jobs@hsbc. businesses and institutions globally. If you are employed by one of these firms then you might expect your CPD will be covered under their learning and development systems in due course and announcements should be made .com.ey.bmo.ca).com. www.cibc. Ernst & Young LLP is a Big Four accounting firm who have posted jobs in the national press including ACCA as one of the designations that they are looking for from candidates. Other global Approved Employers for CPD purposes with significant operations in Canada include: American Express General Electric HSBC (www. The firm has recently obtained its Approved Employer status in support of the Continuing Professional Development of ACCA members for all its Canadian operations: www.hsbc. The Bank of Montreal (BMO Financial Group) is a major Canadian Bank.ubs. They have global accreditation as an Approved Employer with ACCA for the training and development they provide their staff: www. UBS Global is a premier global financial services firm offering wealth management. UBS is globally approved with ACCA.com/canada.omers. dell.com.ca/en/careers.ca@dhl. OTHER EMPLOYERS Canadian Tire is one of Canada's 35 largest publicly traded companies and operates an inter-related network of businesses engaged in retailing (hardgoods. Global organization with over 30 years of international experience. www.ca. www.alcan. London is regarded as a superior place to live and the City is actively interested in recruiting financial staff for its operations. You can send your resume to resume. www.ca. City of London. KPMG LLP is one of the Big Four Accounting firms with offices across Canada.com/ca/en. For job opportunities please contact
[email protected] the firm. For job opportunities please visit their Careers section at www.com. domestic coverage to every postal code in Canada and worldwide coverage to over 220 countries. www.000 people about two hours to the west of Toronto. Ontario is a city of 350. www. For job opportunities please visit their Careers section at www. Direct Energy is a leading North American supplier of energy and related services for residential and business customers.com. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) LLP is one of the Big Four accounting firms www.ca. apparel and petroleum) and services (financial and automotive).hlbi. Dell are a leading technology provider who are an Approved Employer with ACCA in Ireland and the UK.dhl. Schwartz Levitsky Feldman LLP is one of the largest accounting firm in Canada with offices in Toronto.scotiabank. Alcan is the world’s second largest producer of primary aluminum and a predominant global producer of valueadded engineered products in aerospace.kpmg. To view their current employment opportunities please visit: www. Dell Canada.com.com/ca/en/careers.cantire. www.pwc. Headquartered in Montreal: www. DHL Express Canada. automotive and beverage cans. at that juncture.directyourenergy. Scotiabank is one of North America's leading financial institutions and Canada's most international bank.ca.ca/toronto. ttewkesb@london. Schwartz Levitsky Feldman LLP is also a member of HLB International . a subsidiary of a major UK energy company (Centrica). . Interested members should check the City’s website.pwc. The bank is in the process of extending this approval to all its global operations. Montreal and Ottawa.kpmg.london.a worldwide network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisors www. the firm has applied for Approved Employer.ca or contact Tina Tewkesbury in the Human Resources department.com. Bell Canada. Calgary EPCOR. Calgary.. Vancouver Esso Resources Canada Ltd. Edmonton EPI Environmental Products Inc.Other Canadian organizations that are familiar with the ACCA designation and have recruited or have ACCAs on their staff. Federal Express of Canada Fern Mist Enterprises Ltd. Montreal Doubleday Canada Limited Duke Energy Dyadem International Encore Cruises Enerflex Systems Ltd.. and who you may wish to contact or peruse the websites of..ca City of Toronto Coats & Clark Canada Coca-Cola Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc. include: ABC Group Accountemps AccPac International Inc. Vancouver Loccitane En Provence Malaspina University College.mycitycareer. FNF Canada Company Financial Institutions Commission. Vancouver Benjamin Moore & Co Limited BlueCat Networks Inc. Vancouver and Toronto Falconbridge Ltd. Grand & Toy. Markham. Vancouver Community Living British Columbia Conseil Scolaire De District Catholique Centre Sud Domtar.ca/career Kingsway College Kingsway General Insurance Lipton Wiseman Altbaum & Partners Little Mountain Residential Care & Housing Society.kelloggs. Calgary Alterra Assante Financial Management ATI Technologies Aventis Pasteur Ltd. Edmonton Kellogg Company www.. Calgary EthicScan Canada Executive Risk Services Limited Export Development Corporation Fairchild Radio Group Ltd. Vancouver Hakim Optical Hattin Moses Sugarman & Co Hays Personnel Hudsons Bay Company Hydro One Imax Corporation Inco ING Canada International Financial Data Services Investors Group. Montreal Grant Thornton. Vancouver Gerling Global Reinsurance Company GlaxoSmithKline Goldfarb Shulman Patel & Co.. Nanaimo Manulife Financial Maple Leaf Foods Marsh Canada Ltd Mintz & Partners . for suitable jobs opportunities. Winnipeg Agrium. Agricore United. Brookfield Residential Services Ltd Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR) City of Vancouver Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Canada Revenue Agency Celestica Cellex Power Products Inc Centennial College CIBC World Markets Cigna Life Insurance Company of Canada Cirque du Soleil City of Mississauga www. on.gov. Richmond BC TD Bank Financial Group The Bank Of East Asia (Canada) The Canadian National Institute for the Blind The Great West Life Assurance Company The Nature Conservancy of Canada The Sacks Partnership The TDL Group Ltd. Lawrence Cement State Street Stikeman Elliott LLP. Ontario Ministry of Finance. Toronto Police Service Toronto Public Library Toyota Tsusho Canada. Rosenberg Smith and Partners Royal & Sunalliance Insurance Co Royal Bank of Canada (RBC Financial) Royal Canadian Mint. Saskatoon Prime Management Group Radian Communication Service Robert Half Management Resources Rogers Communications Inc. Calgary Oilexco.gojobs. University of British Columbia Van Houtte Coffee Services Vancity William F White Ltd Workplace Safety & Insurance Board .on. Calgary Phillips Petroleum. Inc.. Richmond BC Turner Moore LLP Twentieth Century Fox/Incendo TV Distribution Inc. Calgary Ontario Management Board Secretariat www. Calgary Potash. Calgary Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Sciences Centre Syncrude Canada Ltd T & T Supermarket Inc.gojobs. Vancouver Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada Suncor Energy..ca Ontario New Home Warranty Program Organon Canada Ltd Petro Canada.. Cambridge Ontario TransCanada Turbines Ltd.ca Ontario March of Dimes... Calgary Truster Zweig LLP. www.gov. Vancouver Smith-Nixon Smucker Foods of Canada Co.Moore Stephens Cooper Molyneux LLP Morguard Investments Ltd MRS Group of Companies Nestle Canada Nexen Inc. Sobeys St. Ottawa SB Partners Sears Canada Inc Shoppers Drug Mart Sing Tao (Canada) Ltd. These programs are usually government or community agency funded and available through Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and can be found on their website http://www. Don’t use the same resume for every job application – think of your resume as a sales and marketing Don’t think the job will find you rather than you finding the job – start creating a path to your desired Ineffective use of networking – networking can be extremely valuable. Here are some of the pitfalls that may stand in your way of obtaining employment: Top 10 Things that Might be Holding You Back from Landing Your Dream Job… 1. Try to build up your networking group through student and member contacts. RESOURCES FOR NEW CANADIANS The government and large Canadian employers have become aware of the difficulties new immigrants to Canada face and the need for the Canadian economy to integrate these new Canadians rapidly into the workforce.ca/eng under Policies and Programs. ACCA Canada events are listed here. the middle. to assist foreign-trained professionals. position rather than waiting for one to appear. As a result. 3. separation and how you can use that to your advantage. 4. Please also see the article ‘Networking Your Way to the Top’ after the sample resumes at the end of this guide. with which you may become involved. 5. If you have a company that you really want to work for.iecbc.NETWORKING Networking is very important in Canada.ca. One of the organizations is Immigration Employment Council of BC www. . Don’t let your parents get too involved with your job search – your parents can definitely offer you some great job searching advice and even give you some great contacts for networking but don’t let your parents hand out your resumes for you. 2. 6.gc. especially in Toronto. particularly professional. think of the 6 degrees of Expectations are too high for the position you are looking for – don't expect to start at the top. many resources have been developed. yourself up for a series of opportunities within that company. time job. You have to prove yourself from the ground up. There are a number of organizations in the Greater Vancouver Area as well that work with skilled immigrants to help them integrate into the labour market with services that have been developed to meet the local labour market needs. Job Preparation Programs The first thing new Canadians need to do is attend and complete a Job Preparation Program to give them the job search and other related skills to be able to properly look for and find suitable positions in their local economy. 7.hrsdc. or even Don’t work on a job search in-between going to the beach and the gym – treat your job search as a full Looking for jobs rather than looking for companies – when you pursue a job you are actually setting tool and tailor it accordingly to the audience. social engagements and other groups. contact them periodically to find out whether they are hiring or not. education and experience they bring with them to Canada. Please see the Mentoring Partnership website for more information on this program.ca is a job search website www. Neglecting to apply for volunteer positions – volunteering is a great way to expand your network and Be optimistic! gain industry experience. to utilize the skills. You can find out about upcoming ones and locations from their website: www.ca.nastrategyinstitute.thementoringpartnership. Mentees need to meet specific screening requirements and to have completed a Job Preparation Program as detailed above to qualify. Members who have established themselves in Canada can satisfy their CPD requirements by mentoring more junior ACCA members. but also provides information on Canadian labour standards and labour market. as well as provide career advices.com. which contains jobs from various industries.jobs. www.triec. It provides services to both job seekers and employers within the Greater Toronto Area. www.com.com. www. New Canadian Job Fairs These are offered all across Canada by the North American Strategizing Institute.ca/. professional associations.ca is a job search website.com is a job search website. 9.jobbank. etc. Monster. and a full-service recruitment firm.monster.ca. Members who are new Canadians can gain help from this program so they are better able to use the skills. www. ACCA Canada is a corporate partner of TRIEC and The Mentoring Partnership and has also utilized this program to assist us in running our own mentoring program for members in Canada. Internships and Mentoring The Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) is a multi-stakeholder council that is working to improve access to employment for immigrants in the Toronto region.careerbridge. TorontoJobs. education and experience brought to Canada: http://www. The Mentoring Partnership matches skilled immigrants with established professionals who share the same occupation.gc. meetings and events. which will also help you put together your resume and cover letter. You may also want to check out some of the job banks: Job Bank is a governemnt of Canada website.ca. Jobs.ca. member directories. 10.ca. www.ca is a job search website. . Not tapping into the ‘hidden job market’ – you may be uncomfortable at first but alumni associations. From this site you can contact two other primary resources: Career Bridge creates paid internship opportunities with employers that are committed to providing relevant work experience to professional-level newcomers www. Workopolis. They feature many employers who are looking for a diversified workforce and recognize the potential that internationally-trained professionals bring to Canada and its businesses.TorontoJobs. conferences and trade shows. which not only offers services to job seekers and employers. which also connects job applicants and employers. could also be of great value to your job search.8.workopolis. www. Members and students can find Canadian jobs posted on the global website www. A recruiter presents positions to candidates based on the specific requirement that a client company has. ACCA MEMBER SUPPORT Many members also actively assist newer members and new immigrants to Canada. and how that requirement matches a candidate's skill set.accaglobal. experienced. There are also a number of organizations in the Greater Vancouver Area that work with skilled immigrants to help them integrate into the labour market with services that have been developed to meet the local labour market needs.bc. Door to door job searches can be very effective and impress prospective employers. Other Co-Op Opportunities North American College provides mentoring. You should also send a copy of your resume in Canadian format to the ACCA Canada office in case members provide the office with information on openings with their organizations. or are considering immigrating to Canada. Here is a website that is very useful for identifying community resources and programs: http://www. You can obtain details of contacts within organizations (targeting those sectors in which you have previous experience) and then ‘cold call’ to see if they have any openings.com. operating a Canadian Experience Reference Building program. Identify firms that meet your needs based on the information you have.canadainfonet. be proactive by contacting them regularly to keep them informed of your job search and to learn of positions they are working on.ca www.ca/immigrant. These will include the names of all companies in any given area.lookingahead. CanadaInfoNet provides mentoring. TRADE/INDUSTRIAL DIRECTORIES AND PUBLICATIONS Visit the public libraries and make use of trade publications.com by loging into their MyACCA account from the top bar. and develop questions to ask representatives at each firm.nacollege. These publications can be a very useful aid in the search for job.org. Robert Half Canada David Aplin Recruiting www. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES A recruiting firm matches companies with people seeking temporary or full-time employment. experience and exposure to the preparation of financial statements in Canada. such as Scott’s Industrial Directory and The Commercial Trade Directory.com .Candidates who do not meet program criteria may nevertheless be eligible for an online mentoring program called Canada Info net which can be accessed at: www. and expert professionals and business and trades people who are new to Canada. To maximize the benefits of your relationship with a recruiter. and forums that assist skilled. resources.aplin. Be sure to invest some time in screening firms to make sure you select the best partner for your job search.roberthalf. You will have a chance to meet them at ACCA Canada events. ca Hays Global Recruitment Solutions Canada Marberg www.nationalpost.hays.com NEWSPAPERS CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Canada has two national newspapers and hundreds of local newspapers. which include increased international recognition and improved professional mobility. Toronto Sun. members of both bodies must successfully complete an overview course in Canadian/UK tax and law.ca.com/ www. Wednesday and Friday. Calgary Herald. Vancouver Sun and others. The Globe and Mail runs advertisements every Monday. The CGA-Canada course is now available online. Ottawa Citizen.org This MRA strengthens the already excellent relationship between the two bodies and provides a route for qualified members of either body to become a member of the other body. Central to the agreement is the requirement that. You may also want to check out local newspapers: Toronto Star. in order to gain membership of each body.org E-mail: public@cga-canada. and to enjoy the benefits which both organisations can offer.ca http://grscanada. CFE or ACFI which can assist ACCAs to develop their careers in particular specialist areas. Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA) 700-1188 West Georgia Street Vancouver. Listed below are further information on these. British Columbia V6E 4A2 Tel: 604-669-3555 Fax: 604-689-5845 Website: www. approved by both ACCA and CGA-Canada. Edmonton Journal.BestJobs. Some ACCA members also pursue other recognized Canadian designations like CA or CMA. Their website address is www.com www.theglobeandmail.com. FURTHER FINANCIAL QUALIFICATIONS: A Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) exists between ACCA and the Certified General Accountants of Canada (CGA-Canada) allowing reciprocal membership if a member has completed the required local tax and law courses. The Financial Post section of the National Post primarily advertises senior executive positions www.marberg. Please note that: .bestjobsca. Montreal Gazette. thereby allowing ACCA members to commence the application process to become members of CGA-Canada. There are also opportunities to obtain further related financial qualifications lke CIA.cga-canada. affiliates and members to can gain a fast-track entry through free-of-charge credit transfer and exemption when they matriculate for an MSc in Financial . Here is the link to the on-line MBA ACCA offers in partnership with Oxford Brookes http://www. If you do not qualify for the Oxford-Brookes BSc in Applied Accounting. CGA Degree Requirement CGA also requires members to have a degree. (Be sure to confirm that you are not a CGA or student). ACCA also offers an opportunity for ACCA Part 3 students. to assist you with your career in Canada and internationally: Depending on the stage of your career you may wish to consider obtaining an MBA or other Masters degree to further your career in this direction. Members of both bodies who apply under the terms of this agreement will be required to maintain membership of their original designation. When you successfully achieve pass marks of 70% for each of the quizzes. it is not possible for the ACCA members to go back once complete on their ACCA and obtain the Oxford-Brookes degree.com/oxiif/home. Complete the online registration form and ensure that ALL fields marked with * are completed as they are mandatory.org and click the ‘Register Now’ button. please complete the online course ‘Overview of Canadian Tax and Law’ on CGA-Canada’s website as follows: Go to PD Net at https://www. members of both bodies wishing to obtain a practising certificate for general public practice or audit work from either ACCA or CGA-Canada will have to meet the additional requirements specified by each body. Click on ‘Professional Development’ then select ‘Online Courses’ (under ‘Filter by Type’). print your Certificate of Completion.cga-pdnet. ACCA members need to be aware that. Details on Overview of Tax and Law Course If you are not exempt from taking this course. Members who have completed the BSc in Applied Accounting through the ACCA-Oxford Brookes partnership will satisfy this requirement. This will bring you to the course description page where the course can be purchased by clicking on the ‘Buy now’ button. you would have to be enrolled whilst taking your ACCA exams to qualify for the degree programme. Once you have completed the registration process you can access the course for purchase. per UK university matriculation requirements. should you wish to fulfill the MRA requirement in order to obtain a CGA designation. Click on the title of the course or access the course by typing ‘Overview of Canadian Tax and Law’ into the ‘Search’ function.accaglobal. CGAs wishing to apply for membership of ACCA should use the application form in the 'Related documents' area on this page. ACCA members can obtain the relevant CGA application form directly from CGA-Canada by using the link on the side of this page. there are a range of options. The MRA does not convey practice rights. com This qualification in combination with an accountancy qualification also holds good weight with Canadian employers. investments and risk management and is available on-line. Further details can be obtained from the CGA Canada website www. For more information on the CIA program please go to their website. Ontario M2M 1K4 Tel: 416-223-5326 E-mail:
[email protected]. Athabasca University and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).open.uk/credittransfer/professional/award000472_4_BD. and would not tend to be concerned that your accounting qualification is not a local Canadian one. once you have a CIA as well.cfm?doc_id=82 ACCA now has an agreement in place with IIA.Management offered by Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University.com Website: http://www. ACCA is moving towards the global implementation of this partnership and does recognize the IIA’s leadership in establishing professional standards for internal audit. The MSc offers specialist study in the areas of corporate finance. The Open University in the UK grants significant credit to ACCAs and it's possible to get a bachelors degree with only a year's full time study. Similar programmes may also be offered by other local community colleges and universities.toronto@sympatico. but may be an option for UK-based ACCAs without a degree who are contemplating migration to Canada and would like to meet the CGA MRA or other requirements for a degree: http://www3. submit a certification application and . Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) 173 Homewood Avenue Willowdale.theiia. Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) 3266 Yonge Street Box 1408 Toronto. You should check with Conestoga College who offer programmes through the University of Windsor and Seneca College in Toronto that now offers degree programmes.cfm?doc_id=5136 ACCA Exemption Information: http://www.ac.shtm Members applying for CGA membership through the MRA will be qualified to take the Bachelor’s programme offered by CGA Canada through Laurentian University.org/index. Further information on the programme can be found by visiting www. ACCA members need to become associate members of ACFE.theiia. ACCA members can complete a Certificate in Internal Audit (CIA) by passing three examinations. Ontario M4N 3P6 Tel: 416-480-9475 Fax: 416-480-1813 Email: acfe.000 members.ebsglobal.acfetoronto.org/index.ca Website: www. Canadian employers realize you have top-level finance and accounting skills once you have a CIA and an accounting qualification. In Canada the IIA has over 3.cga-canada. This may not be a very good option for those members already in Canada. as this body grants part-exemptions from the CIA program to ACCAs.org. so called. Association of Canadian Forensic Investigators 81 Chaplin Cres. We also know that in Alberta. and Criminology and Ethics.a self-administered. Toronto.ca under. CA students only have to take the UFE. www. ‘Become a CA’ and then ‘Foreign-trained Accountants’ and the fact sheets listed there.accaglobal. Information on ACCA Practising Certificates is available here: http://www.on. their expertise in the areas of fraud prevention. detection and investigation. Fraud Investigation. The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) 277 Wellington Street West Toronto.com/members/professionalstandards/prac_info/practisingcertificates/ . Legal Elements of Fraud. governments and employers. the CICA seeks to discriminate against ACCA members and treats the ACCA designation as a starting point for their program. This policy is well-outlined on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ontario website.pass the CFE Examination .icao. You would also have to complete 30 months of training in a Chartered Accounting firm in order to become a member. which is preparation for the UFE. After passing module 7.ca The ACFI is a non-profit Canadian organization whose objective is to promote and foster a national forum and governing body for the affiliation of professionals who offer to the public.ca Despite giving reciprocity to the ICAEW who have exactly the same standing as ACCA in the UK. For more information on the program please go to their website.ca Website: www. Members with a practising certificate may wish to investigate whether similar provisions exist with their provincial CA body. giving exemptions from 16 of the 17 pre-requisite university programs but not from their accountancy program. Ontario M5V 3H2 Tel: 416-977-3222 Fax: 416-977-8585 Contact CICA: click here Website: www. ACCA members who have an ACCA practising certificate can get an exemption from all modules except for module 7. CA students go through the. Windows-based program that tests your knowledge and expertise in the four primary areas of fraud investigation: Fraudulent Financial Transactions. CASB program which consists of 7 modules and a unified final exam (UFE).acfi.cica. Ontario M5P 1A4 Tel: 416-226-3018 Toll-free tel: 1-877-552-5585 Fax: 416-482-3363 Email: info@acfi. ).cim.ca Website: www.accaglobal. Suite 1400 Mississauga. Ontario L4M 1G5 Phone: 705-725-8926 Toll free: 1-800-387-5774 Fax: 705-725-8196 Email:
[email protected]. ACCA also offers an opportunity for ACCA Part 3 students. .net.org The Certified Management Accountants are generally considering Canadian university credits for entry into their program and do not give any exemptions to internationally-trained accountants. Ontario L4Z 3M3 Tel: 905-949-4200 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7622 Fax: 905-949-0038 Website: www. kao@uwindsor. Masters Degree Programs The University of Windsor recognizes the ACCA qualification for entry into its Executive MBA programme.ca/.cma-canada.Certified Management Accountants of Canada (CMA) Mississauga Executive Centre One Robert Speck Parkway.ebsglobal.ca ACCA members would satisfy entry requirements for CIM Professional Manager Designation (P. investments and risk management and is available on-line. For further information on their programs please go to their website. www. Diana Kao. Canadian Institute of Management 15 Collier Street. Further information on the program can be found by visiting www. For more information please visit http://www. Academic Operations. affiliates and members to can gain a fast-track entry through free-of-charge credit transfer and exemption when they matriculate for an MSc in Financial Management offered by Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University.com/oxiif/home.uwindsor.ca. The MSc offers specialist study in the areas of corporate finance.ca/business or contact Associate Dean. Athabasca University.mba. Dr. ACCA qualification has also been approved as a designation with which to apply for entry into Executive MBA program along with five years of progressive management experience. Full details on this program can be found here: http://www. For more details please visit their website. ACCA also offers an online MBA in partnership with Oxford Brookes University in the UK.Mgr. Lower Level Barrie. six semesters (F1 – F4). Ontario. University of Alberta. Bachelor of Commerce. St. www. St. University of Windsor. www. Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology. Bachelor of Commerce (all Fundamental Level papers except F7). Mount Saint Vincent University. Bachelor of Commerce (F1 – F4). Dorset College located at 1885 West Broadway in Vancouver.com. Carleton University.kaplanpublishing. For further information on their programmes see their website. University of Saskatchewan. Bachelor of Management (F1 – F4). Bachelor of Applied Business in International Accounting and Finance currently under review for further possible exemptions. Diploma in Accounting and Finance Management (all Fundamental Level papers except F7). Queen’s University. Examinations can be sat in examination centres across Canada. Columbia College. other majors F1 – F4). Diploma.ca There are also a number of university and college programs in Canada that can offer a range of exemptions from ACCA exams and enable students to advance well in the ACCA program by attending their degree or diploma courses. Ontario. Bachelor of Business Administration (F1 – F4). F1 – F3. Ottawa. Recently some universities and colleges have also begun providing face-to-face tuition in ACCA courses or courses that can be equivalent to this as detailed below.bc.uk). Bachelor of Commerce (F1 – F4). McGill University. Bachelor of Commerce (F1 – F4). F2 & F3. Masters of Accountancy (F1 – F4).foulkslynch. utilize the website resources on the ACCA global website or purchase correspondence courses as advertised in student accountant magazine. is registered under the ACCA University and Colleges Registration Scheme (UCRS) and by studying their BCom and Masters of International Finance programmes one can gain exemption from Parts 1 and 2 of the ACCA Professional Scheme. Diploma in Accounting. www. Concordia University. University of Lethbridge. . Mary’s University.bpp. Kingston.dorsetcollege.com.co.ca/business. University of Manitoba. Accounting (F1 – F6. Finalized details have not been determined at this stage but interested students can always contact the College directly or check their website to determine the latest developments in this regard: Tel: 604-879-8686 Web: www. University College of Cariboo. Bachelor of Business Administration (F1 – F4). Diploma in Management (F1). These include: Athabasca University. Bachelor of Commerce (F1 – F4). Note: Seneca also has a Graduate. Bachelor of Commerce (accounting major F1 – F5 & F9.uwindsor.STUDYING ACCA IN CANADA Students studying for ACCA in Canada do so by self study. Francis Xavier University. Bachelor of Business Administration (all Fundamental Level papers except F7). Please note that all required textbooks can only be obtained through the UK (www. Bachelor of Commerce. & F9). The Odette School of Business. BC is looking into the possibility of becoming a tuition provider for ACCA students on the West Coast. com web: www.uk web: www.com Kaplan Publishing (ACCA approved publisher) Kaplan Financial Flexible Learning West Gate. Leeds LS1 2RP United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 113 200 6375 Fax: +44 (0) 113 243 0133 Email:
[email protected]. Also Canadian students occasionally have textbooks to sell.uk and found this to be slightly cheaper than ordering direct from the publisher. Currently. For further information on this contact the college directly: 416-850-3030 or info@stouffvillecollege. EXAM CENTRES .kaplanpublishing.ca.STUDY SUPPORT ACCA Canada organizes student meetings and study facilitators who can give assistance to ACCA students studying in Canada. W12 8AA United Kingdom tel: +44 (0) 20 8740 2222 fax: +44 (0) 20 8740 2240 e-mail:
[email protected] BPP Publishing Limited 142-144 Uxbridge Road Shepherd's Bush Green London.co. find study buddies and/or develop study groups for themselves.bpp. TEXTBOOKS Textbooks should be ordered from the usual suppliers. Middlesex. Stouffville College also has textbooks available for most ACCA courses. Staines Road Feltham.co. in which case you will receive an e-mail from ACCA Canada notifying you of which secondhand textbooks are being sold. including: Foulks Lynch (ACCA approved publisher) 4 Griffin Centre. 6 Grace Street.com Some students have bought textbooks from www. find what resources exist to assist them with their studies in Canada.co. These meetings are usually being held before examinations sessions and can assist students to network.foulkslynch. NEW QUALIFICATION TEXTBOOKS The Canada office does not have staff that are familiar enough with all the details of the new Qualification syllabus or the previous Professional Scheme syllabus in order to be able to determine the suitability of former textbooks for the new Qualification examinations.com web: www. TW14 0HS United Kingdom tel: + 44 (0) 11 8989 0629 e-mail: sales@ewfl-global. as advertised in Student Accountant. SPECIAL EXAM CENTRES The price of Special Exam centres varies for different cities and in some cases depends on the number actually enrolled for one sitting at a particular centre. . OTHER USEFUL COURSES Personal and Corporate tax courses are available through companies such as H&R Block and Softron Tax. As Canada plans to adopt International Accounting Standards in 2011. AUDITING AND TAXATION STREAMS There is no Canadian stream and it is unlikely that one will be developed in the near future. Asia and Europe. for this reason you will be billed separately for Special Exam Centre fees by the supervisor of examination centre. you may also want to consider the new international options depending on where you see your career in accounting and finance taking you. then they can make a written request for a special centre in their own town (or anywhere they want to sit). about one third of the students study UK stream about another third study International stream and the rest a mixed collection of streams from Africa. In Canada. Special centres carry additional fees to cover the costs of running the centre – this applies to special centres which are requested by students. Montreal. Vancouver). If there is no centre near them on the list. ON) and special centres (Calgary. The student must then select which of the options for exams they want to take. Edmonton. Canada is a former British colony and so taxation and auditing law are relatively similar to the UK. they must also choose which centre they want to sit at from the list.Students are sent out an exam entry form and exam centre list just after the results are sent out each session. On the exam centre list there are regular centres (Toronto. administration and financial reporting creating a more unified operation. financial organizational structure and business plans that met shareholder objectives. Negotiated new short and long-term capital financing packages. Managed financial.1998 XYZ Company is one of Canada’s major industrial contractors specializing in mechanical and electrical installations for both new and existing plant facilities.1992 ABC Company distributes building supplies to both the construction and retail markets in Ontario. Strong administrative and people management skills combined with a keen business sense and ability to identify and manage change. 1992 . Ontario M1H 2K5 Bus: (416) 999-9999 Res: (416) 888-8888 Senior Financial Executive with extensive experience across a broad range of diverse businesses. in addition to manufacturing and distributing steam generators to the international marketplace. Provided direction for day-to-day operations of Company in all areas. and audit functions with accountable staff of 25 through five managers. 1990 . treasury. such as the start up of a joint venture partnership with a Canadian based company to manufacture “once thru steam generators” for worldwide distribution. Directed Management and Sales Training Programs which enhanced sales volumes and led to reorganization of branch sales operations. Particular expertise in strategic planning and control. human resources. industrial relations.SAMPLE RESUME #1 SYLVIA B. including sales. information technology. Designed new Group Retirement Savings Plans for all salaried employees and significantly enhanced the benefits package while assuming the human resources role. taxation. Finances and Administration. with both Canadian and International financial sector. human resource management. Planned and implemented tax strategies. XYZ Company Vice-President. insurance. marketing. Extensive day to day involvement with Corporate Bankers to secure improved operating terms and maintain an excellent relationship with the banks during a period that the Company was highly leveraged. . health and safety. divestitures and taxation matters. ABC Company Chief Financial Officer/General Manager. information systems. Completed sale of significant volume of buildings and equipment which improved company’s overall cash position. PLATT ACCA 3392 Winchester Road Toronto. 1980 . five Senior Managers and outside Board of Directors.1985 Corporate Controller.1980 The Truckers Group was a privately owned Canadian designer. operations analysis. . aggressive stance on many areas in filing returns and coordination of tax audits. Administration and Management Information Divisions by implementing staff reduction and reorganization programs. Treasurer. audit. Collaborated with Marketing Division in structuring offshore joint ventures and distributors to increase market segments. Directed control of budgets. Managed financial. 1985 . resulting in an improved financial operation which enabled Shareholders to sell Company. DEF Limited Vice President. Also a member of Management Committee comprised of the President. Truckers Group Secretary/Treasurer. Installed new inventory and control system which reduced costs and brought inventories under control. Improved operational cash flow procedures to accelerate collection of receivables and lengthen payables days. Managed financial administration of Group with accountable staff of 50 through five Controllers. Identified and implemented new IBM 38 computer hardware system and relevant software. banking and facilities management. Improved visibility and confidence in the Financial. on time and on budget. Designed new financial reporting package which improved accuracy and timeliness of information. 1986 . MIS and human resources administration with accountable staff of thirty through three managers. Finance and Administration. Directed all tax matters resulting in considerable savings to Company through sale of R & D tax credits. legal.1990 RST Incorporated produces and sells water treatment and specialty chemicals for the Canadian marketplace.1986 DEF Limited is a manufacturer of trackless mining equipment used in underground hardrock applications with sales throughout the world. Managed total finance. with manufacturing facilities situated in both Canada and the United States. manufacturer and marketer of Champion Motor Graders to over 80 different countries. 1978 . Played a key role with President in divestiture of company.RST Incorporated Chief Financial Officer. Member of 6 person Executive Committee which directed 800 employee operations. MIS and human resources function. enabling parent companies to maximize return on investment. Canadian Tax Foundation Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators Past Treasurer of many organizations . Student Auditor.000 annual savings in premiums. insurance and human resource management. 1972 . Completed review of corporate insurance coverage. MIS. acquisitions.1974 Extensive seminars and courses including taxation. Coordinated acquisition and divestiture of various companies outside of the Group’s manufacturing operation helping them to achieve their business objectives. 1971 .1972 EDUCATION Honours Business Administration University of Calgary . PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Member. 1974 . and made subsequent changes which resulted in over $250.1978 Student Auditor.1974 LMN INC. GHI Company Chartered Accountant.1971 Certified Chartered Accountant . public offerings. Negotiated long distance telephone rates which resulted in a 50% annual reduction in rates. at the corporate level. Budgeting.ca PROFILE A strategic thinker with in-depth experience in the packaged goods industry. Served as a member of the SAP/R3 Implementation Team responsible for Financial Accounting and Control. cost and credit control policies and systems to create a climate of better performance measurement. Assistant Treasurer (1998 – 1999) Led Credit. coaching and developing staff to achieve their personal goals. Worked with external income and sales tax auditors to ensure tax compliance and minimize the tax liability.S. in a team environment with 5 direct reports. Ontario 1965 – 1999 A group of private companies manufacturing and distributing cookies.000 square feet of office space in London and Toronto. . Controller (1981 – 1998) Managed Credit. Analyzed through the Cost Accounting system.S. current costs to benchmark and projected future costs of new and existing products to forecast gross margins. Invoicing and Computer Operations. tax returns in conjunction with staff in a timely and accurate manner. with annual updates and supplied budget to actual comparisons every four weeks. Designed.000 general ledger accounts. Ontario N5L 4Q5 (519) 666-7777 E-mail: bob@netcom. resulting in better utilization of space.. Established and monitored financial. Finance and Budget Manager (1979 – 1981) Supervised a staff of 15 in Accounts Payable. Prepared the Corporate Canadian and U. Financial Reporting. A participative leader who demonstrates a high concern for people while maintaining a results oriented bottom line focus. Cost. Developed the financial reporting systems migrating from a manual to a computer system serving both operations and management with over 5. Handled the due diligence reporting for the acquisition of a U. Computer Systems and Office Administration. with expertise in financial operations management. and improved office efficiency. historical cost information. Payroll. Forecasted. Excellent analytical and facilitation skills with a pragmatic approach to problem solving. sales by territory and product to identify costs to gross margins and incorporated into the annual budget. Accounting and Computer Systems staff team of 15 developing both short and long term goals which supported management. Cost Accounting.SAMPLE RESUME #2 ROBERT (Bob) REDMAN ACCA 51Downey Street London. Accounts Receivable. London. CAREER SUMMARY XYZ Company. food manufacturing operation. candies and crackers in a global market. and supervised the renovation and construction of 3. Monitored the discounts and rebates by customer to ensure they were in line with corporate policy. with an outside consultant. Established and coordinated the budgeting process ensuring managerial input from all sectors of the company. indicating labour utilization and material consumption compared to standard. Cost and Budget Manager (1971 – 1978) Computerized the manual cost system. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CGA designation Numerous managerial. Word). Prior to 1971 supervised accounts receivable and cost accounting. internet and email Working knowledge of PowerPoint and Access COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT President of London Bookers Board of Directors (current) Ward 1 Chairperson London Charitable Society door to door campaign Member of London YMCA (current) Past President London Chapter of Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario and current member Past President of Grand Valley Chapter Administrative Management Society Past member of Smith College . WordPerfect 6.Management Studies Program Advisory Committee . Prepared the annual budget and developed the entire system using Lotus 123 in order to distribute the budget over the 13 accounting periods for approximately 100 cost centres. creating a more timely and efficient process.Business Administration . business and technical courses Proficient in Windows 98. Developed a daily efficiency reporting system for plant operations. Lotus 123. Microsoft Office (Excel. Product Management. BUSINESS EXPERIENCE ABC Limited 1997-1999 General Manager (1998-1999) Control Room Display Systems Business Unit Managed all business unit activities including Sales. Support. Released approximately 30 major products and 45 minor enhancements over a two year period resulting in new sales records for the months of July ’98 through to December ’99. Marketing Communications and Support. generating over $20 million in revenue in 1998. Product Management. etc. Marketing Communications. Spearheaded the development and execution of an Integrated Business Plan that addressed all aspects of the business including Market Analysis. Director of Marketing (1997-1998) Projection Systems Division Responsible for all aspects of Marketing including. . Distribution. Worldwide mandate with budget responsibility of $30 million. Product. through development and onto execution. Proven success in managing strategies and programs from conception. Sales Order and Support with a staff of 24. Defined and introduced a customer focused approach to determining market/product requirements. Initiated and managed the creation of new templates for sales tools designed to increase sales productivity within the direct and indirect channels. Defined and deployed numerous formal marketing processes for Product Requirements. Releases/Launches and Pricing which resulted in quicker time to market. Redefined the sales and distribution strategy resulting in a more focused and more cost effective means of selling. These tools helped standardize presentations and they reduced inconsistencies in the selling stories. team building and objective setting in an often changing environment. BROWN FCCA 342 Juniper Crescent London ON N5A 3E9 Phone: (519) 444-3333 E-Mail:
[email protected] RESUME #3 TONY L.ca CAREER SUMMARY Product Management and Senior Marketing manager with 20 years experience in the High Tech field. giving the team a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Competitive Analysis. Skills Definition and Objective Setting. Effective in achieving results by generating common focus through coaching. This created the foundation for success for the Business Unit. Created a new Product Management Process including Job Description. Marketing. enabling the company to develop and deploy the industry’s first large screen projector built specifically for the Rental/ Staging Market. Sales. achieving major success in its first seven months of introduction. distributing and supporting Control Room display solutions. Identified market requirements for the European and emerging markets (e. Included market research. Supervised thirteen major releases and the creation of an internal and external Internet Home Page. RST LTD. Product Management (1993–1997) Image and Payment Systems Business Unit. Increasing installed base from 65% to 73% and annual ship share from 70% to 76%. India. 60%). maintaining focus on program deadlines while improving Employee Satisfaction from 45% to 85% during a time of tremendous insecurity and change. Developed a new sales and distribution channel for RST’s first document imaging solution. 1979–1997 Director. Achieving $31 million in annual revenue. Having minimal change to the Product Requirements during the development phase. Recognized as one of the best Home Pages in the industry. Woodbridge Managed a staff of up to twenty-one Product Managers in their efforts to successfully define. increasing revenue by 22% over 1996 results (i. Defined and supervised the creation of an internal and external Internet Home Page designed to improve the availability of information and sales productivity. Creating a very focused and well understood release/launch of the product. $110M vs $90M) while maintaining one of the highest gross margins in the company. known as RST DMS. South Africa. competitive analysis. Woodbridge Accountable for the commercial success of a number of product lines within the RST financial product portfolio. Led restructuring initiatives through five major reorganizations within a twelve month period.e. Product Requirements and Product Releases while working as a team member with all of RST’s externally and internally focused organizations. achieving $300 million in worldwide sales within three years of introduction.. Defined and implemented a better way to track and report monthly sales activities and developed an aggressive plan to ensure that maximum revenue was realized. Combined with our ongoing success in North America we became the industry leader in worldwide ship share and installed base (i. Becoming the sole provider for this kind of solution in the world. Conducted extensive market research for a major replacement program resulting in: Establishing a new benchmark within the corporation for Business Planning. . develop and deploy solutions for the worldwide Document Imaging and Item Processing markets. Developing the product on schedule and within 10% of budget. Product Manager/Senior Product Manager (1984-1993) RST Document Management System and Item Processing Solutions.g. the creation and execution of Business Plans. China). Defined and created two major releases/launches of the RST DMS within the first two years of introduction. France. UK.. Conducted market research and analysis of the worldwide installed base of Control Room projectors in order to develop a clearly defined sales and distribution strategy. Creating well defined Product Requirements..e. Product Requirements. Woodbridge Sold cash registers and computer systems to the retail trade located in South Western Ontario. OS/2 and NT) solution issues COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS Chairperson. EDUCATION Degree: Honours Business Administration (BBA) Wilfrid Laurier University. Fact Finding Committee Vice Chairperson. This resulted in reducing the sales staff by approximately 35% within two years while maintaining a steady growth in sales and a dramatic increase in profitability. Waterloo.S. Woodbridge P. Sales and Support Computer: MS Windows. Release.1997 . Each product proved to be successful in increasing market share and profitability for the division.Product Marketing Manager (1981-1984) Retail Systems Division. Competitive Analysis. Familiar with Client/Server (UNIX.Present 1990 . Woodbridge Created. Ontario Major: Industrial Marketing PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Internal and External Courses: Numerous Technical. School Council Woodbridge Optimists Club Woodbridge Country Club 1998 . Redefined the target markets for the General Merchandising and Hospitality vocations within the division. Sales Representative (1979–1981) Retail Systems Division. Life Cycle. DOS. Coaching.Present 1984 . Excel. Pricing. Objective Setting.Present 1996 . Product Development. Increased sales by 30% within the assigned territory within one year. developed and managed sales and marketing plans for various products sold to the General Merchandising and Hospitality segments of the Canadian retail industry.S. Office. Outlook and Exchange. Word. Released ten new products within two years. Sales and Marketing topics Shared Values/Common Bond and Teaming Influence & Negotiation Effective Writing and Presentation Skills Employee Targeted Performance Assessment Financial Management Time Management Just-In-Time (JIT) Principles SUMMARY OF SKILLS Management Skills: Process Skills: Technical Skills: Cross Functional Business Planning. Strategic and Operational Planning Market Research. Woodbridge P. 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