本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛CA's are generally regarded as a cut above the other two accounting designations. The requirements are more stringent, and the skillset and depth of knowledge is quite different from the other two (especially CMA's). Outside of public practice, CA's are primarily found at the most senior levels of an organization, typically as controllers, tax specialists, heads of financial reporting, or at the CFO level. A CA designation also provides much greater earnings potential over the longer term, and has tremendous worldwide recognition.
That's not to say that there are no good CGA's or CMA's in the business world -- I know many who are exceptionally strong. But the CA program produces, on average, the strongest accounting professionals in Canada.
You definitely need a solid accounting underpinning before taking a job in a CA articling firm (focus on the big four - trust me), which would definitely mean some more time at the university studying up on audit, tax, and the like. At this time of year, most CA firms are holding information sessions at local universities - I might suggest that you attend and ask some questions about the job, the lifestyle, the compensation, and the opportunities.
It's probably worth mentioning that I am NOT a CA, but work in the financial profession. I primarily interact with senior executives, and I can confirm that the vast majority of Chief Financial Officers are CA's.
Depending on your ambitions, one of the other two designations might be best for you. All three invest a considerable amount in recruiting, so have a look at their respective websites for more info. From my perspective, I would hate to see someone invest time and money into an accounting designation if they had aspirations that could only be fulfilled through a CA designation.
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That's not to say that there are no good CGA's or CMA's in the business world -- I know many who are exceptionally strong. But the CA program produces, on average, the strongest accounting professionals in Canada.
You definitely need a solid accounting underpinning before taking a job in a CA articling firm (focus on the big four - trust me), which would definitely mean some more time at the university studying up on audit, tax, and the like. At this time of year, most CA firms are holding information sessions at local universities - I might suggest that you attend and ask some questions about the job, the lifestyle, the compensation, and the opportunities.
It's probably worth mentioning that I am NOT a CA, but work in the financial profession. I primarily interact with senior executives, and I can confirm that the vast majority of Chief Financial Officers are CA's.
Depending on your ambitions, one of the other two designations might be best for you. All three invest a considerable amount in recruiting, so have a look at their respective websites for more info. From my perspective, I would hate to see someone invest time and money into an accounting designation if they had aspirations that could only be fulfilled through a CA designation.
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