International CandidatesWelcome to CGA-BC’s Web resources for newcomers to British Columbia and those considering moving here to earn their Certified General Accountant designation.
These resources are for:
- New Canadians, International students studying in B.C., foreign-trained accountants living in Canada or abroad, permanent residents and citizens of Canada who received their education outside of this country and immigrant service providers helping newcomers to Canada.
No matter where you are from, we want you to reach your goal of earning your professional designation as a Certified General Accountant. We’ll outline what you need in order to enter the program and we’ll answer your most pressing questions:
- How to apply
- How we recognize education and training completed in other countries
- What documents you need to study and work in British Columbia
- What career prospects are like for CGAs
- Costs and the time required to earn the designation.
Please explore the site; there is a lot to learn about our Association and the opportunities the CGA designation provides its members and students. If you can’t find the answers to your questions here, please contact us from within Canada toll-free at 1 (800) 565-1211 or, from anywhere in the world, send an e-mail to [International#cga-bc,org]International@cga-bc.org.