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Thanks to Jerrick Barroso for taking the time to answer our questions!
What makes the CGA different?
CGA's PACE (Professional Applications and Competence Evaluations) comprises the program's professional courses and examinations and is the final level of studies prior to certification as a CGA. At this level, students must complete four courses, each course having a four-hour professional certification examination. These 16 hours of examinations are the certification exams used to assess the competencies and knowledge required to receive the CGA designation.
It is PACE that truly sets the CGA apart from the competition. The value of the PACE level lies in its unique sector-specific professional academics couples with two integrated courses that require students to apply the skills and knowledge they've learned over the entire program. PACE is a thorough, challenging and realistic measure of how you will perform in the business world.
What opportunities will a CGA give you?
As a CGA student, you not only have the choice to work in any business area, but you also have the unique opportunity to tailor your professional studies to complement your career path. At the PACE level, you will choose tow of six career elective courses that best match your career objectives. This will let you tailor you academic knowledge to the business sector ( e.g. industry, government and not-for-profit or public practice) and professional focus of your choice.
What can you do as a CGA (what industries, what companies, what jobs)?
The CGA program will give you the flexibility to work in any type of organization, in any industry, at any level of management.
CGAs hold the most senior financial executive positions, as Presidents, CEOs, CFOs, Directors, and Partners and rank in the top five per cent of income earners in Canada.
How many CGA's are there in BC, in Canada, in the world?
There are 13,000 CGAs and CGA students in B.C.
There are more than 60,000 CGAs and CGA students across Canada.
Who are some prominent CGA's?
Alan Mann, CGA
Senior Project Advisor - SOX
WestJet
Amy Chan, CGA
Director of Finance and Accounting
Renaissance Vancouver Hotel
Brian Anderson, CGA
Executive Director, Derivatives Middle Office
CIBC World Markets
Doug Brooks, CGA
General Manager, Media Sales and Marketing
CBC Television
Jas Sahota, CGA
Controller
Canadian Springs Water Company
Launi Skinner, CGA
Regional Vice President
Starbucks Coffee Company
Lily Dayson, CGA
Senior Accountant
Intrawest
Nicollette Graham, CGA
Controller
Lexmark Canada Inc.
Wai Ki, CGA
Corporate Vice President
Shaw Communications Inc.
Christian Stewart, CGA
Partner
Shannon & Stewart - CGAs
Everett E. Colby, CGA
Owner/President
Colby & Associates/Porter Hetu International Professional Services Group/North American Forensic Accountants and Fraud Investigators Inc.
Ellie Haevens, CGA
Comptroller
Canadian Armed Forces
Salma Bhaloo, CGA
Manager, Business Audit
Canada Revenue Agency
Wynn Powell, CGA
President
London Drugs Ltd.
Jeff Garrad, CGA
Chief Financial Officer
BC Olympic Games Secretariat
How can you become a CGA?
If you have a business degree from a Canadian institution, you would likely begin the CGA program of professional studies at an advanced level. If you majored in accounting and your grades are satisfactory, you may be eligible to receive the maximum number of transfer credits. For more information[Jerrick Barroso] , please go to www.cga-online.org/bc and click on "CGA Program"
Who can we contact?
Dan Relihan, CGA
Manager, Recruitment & Marketing
CGA-BC
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604-730-6202
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