The Canadian CPA profession and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) are now in the process of negotiating a new agreement that sets out how members of each respective profession can obtain the designation of the other. Make accommodation arrangements before you leave Nigeria for at least one month. And i am planning to take the degree offered by OBU along with this.I would like to know whether i will be able to immigrate to canada after becoming an ACCA affiliate. The amount of capital indicated on the Canadian website as the minimum for each member of your family should be the least you should bring when immigrating. However, my husband and I always wanted to immigrate to a developed country for better career prospects and a better life for our kids. We are thankful for the many opportunities availed to us and believe that our pre-arrival preparation made all the difference. You will get a temporary license paper and the original one will be sent to you by mail. They are: The second week after I immigrated from Nigeria to Canada was spent visiting recruiters for Canada finance jobs and distributing my resume. Please is there any need for me to write IELTS exam with my wife? These new connections gave us insight into the expectations of employers in our fields. Is it mandatory while applying for CPA, I need to be physically present in Canada? Or can I submit my application from home country? Networking on LinkedIn helped me a great deal when immigrating to Canada. Copyright © 2020 The CA Story - Empowering Stories All Rights Reserved. 2008-2012. While still in Nigeria, I participated in a social media forum that helped me better understand Canada’s immigration requirements. I was also looking for a city with a warm climate and affordable accommodation. Job sites like LinkedIn, Indeed, Workopolis and Canada government job bank are some of the sites that constantly post jobs. Thank you very much for such a detailed article and giving practical insights of moving to canada. Waiting for your response, Unlike many immigrants, we got jobs in our respective fields. When I arrived back in my home country in South Asia, I registered with our national Public Accounting body which runs similar to the ICAEW system and have been working with a Big 4 for 10 months (out of a 3 year lock-in articlship). I want to know would I be qualified for assessment? I wasn’t earning much but my husband, Henry Chuka Anigbogu single-handedly took it upon himself to pay my way through my ACCA and B.Sc. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. And you guys are very much right, one needs to be mentally prepared before taking such decision. By the following March, my family and I had been granted permanent resident status. I got married in 2010, to the love of my life. Hi! I failed the listening section of the IELTS test twice before I finally passed on the 3rd attempt. A friend of mine, Esther Adole told me about a Nigerian forum known as Nairaland-Canada Express entry forum—where I could get information about Canada Express Entry for free. These recruiters have links with various organizations and it was through one of them I eventually secured my present employment. 2015. The team typically replies in a few minutes. Required fields are marked *. 0 comments. Or are you curious about knowing what. I also learned from these programs about the importance of social media and networking in Canadian society, especially with LinkedIn. We wanted to pursue better career opportunities and a better life for our children. Study the job description and practice how your skills match the job, When asked how much you want to earn just answer that. Pls would like to reach you for personal enquiries..can you write me on
giftpeters2@gmail.com. If not, how difficult is it to qualify as a CPA in Canada if you’re already a Chartered Accountant in the UK? The forum hosts Nigerians worldwide who are currently in the process and those who have already immigrated. I am planning to immigrate to Canada. Is ACCA recognised in Canada, and if so, is it equivalent to CPA certification? I obtained my B.Sc. He advised I focus on networking and told me to connect to recruiters for Canada finance jobs. All the best to you. THANK YOU. Click here to join our channel and get updates with latest stories of finance professionals. I read all the valuable comments above and success story of Ivy. Any assistance would be appreciated. However, in 2012, I decided to quit my job and pursue my passion for Accounting and start a career in finance. Please refer to the Canada Express Entry forum on Nairaland for more guidance. I landed in Toronto and stayed at Mississauga—in an Airbnb apartment which I had researched online when I was in Nigeria. She also provides pre-arrival advice for other immigrants looking to make a similar journey. in Accounting studies. A month before we left Nigeria, we were fortunate enough to attend a full-day Planning for Canada session that was organized and hosted by representatives of the Canadian government. Before deciding on immigrating to Canada and building a career in finance in this new country, I had 3 years of experience as an Accountant and Auditor in my home country Nigeria. Sometimes it is difficult to get your first job and it might take few months for that but patience is the key. I then asked ACCA to send my transcript to CPA, and paid the applicable fees. I started sending out strategic connect request to people in and out of my profession.