Why Choose CGA?
Canada's Most Respected Accounting Education Program
CGA’s professional designation offers you a distinctive edge, opening doors to unlimited career opportunity. Enrolling in the CGA program of professional studies provides you the tools to succeed, no matter where in the business world you take your career. As a CGA or CGA student, you will demonstrate to employers that you have specialized knowledge and skills, as well as the dedication, vision, and ethical integrity to be an outstanding leader.
You will learn from a comprehensive and dynamic competency based curriculum that is developed by CGA Canada’s renowned educational team, with the support of leading accounting and business specialists and academics from across Canada. The CGA program is proven to deliver the highest standards in leading-edge financial management competencies, integrated computer technologies and independent learning support.
Real world experience is an integral component of your development as a financial professional. While progressing in the CGA program you will have the opportunity to enjoy rapid career advancement with full-time employment. This practical on-the job-experience will effectively complement your studies and assist you in understanding and applying the competencies expected of a developing professional – leading you to increasingly senior positions of responsibility and earning potential.
Career Advantages Begin with Enrollment
CGAs are recruited for the most senior financial management positions and command maximum earning power. But you don’t have to wait until you achieve your CGA designation to begin enjoying the career benefits. Enrolling in the CGA program offers you immediate career advantages. As a CGA student you will efficiently develop the abilities to analyze and interpret financial information; the skills to think creatively and to solve complex problems; the expertise to plan, forecast, and implement corporate strategies; and to communicate effectively. Employers recognize that CGA students demonstrate high levels of dedication and competence, and are being professionally groomed under Canada’s most demanding financial management curriculum.
Unlimited Advancement & Earning Potential
As a CGA your career offers unlimited advancement and earning potential! CGAs hold financial executive positions as Presidents, CEOs, CFOs, Directors, Partners, etc. and rank in the top five percent of income earners in Canada.
Learn Relevant and Leading Edge Professional Competencies
There is a growing demand for highly skilled financial professionals. CGA’s ongoing practice analysis research ensures that its competency based curriculum always meets the emerging needs in today’s business world. With the CGA designation you bear the mark of professional competence, proof that you have what it takes to exceed employer expectations.
The CGA designation is recognized throughout Canada and around the world as a pre-eminent standard of excellence and professionalism, in all aspects of finance and business management. CGAs are committed to continuing professional development and strictly adhere to one of Canada’s most highly respected codes of professional conduct. It is this level of attention to the development and maintenance of professional competence that has led the business, academic, and professional communities to hold the CGA designation in the highest regard.
Ethics Integration
Ethics is the cornerstone on which professionals build their reputation and instill trust in those they serve. CGA members must closely adhere to the Association’s strict Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct. This renowned code is one of the main reasons why businesses hold the CGA designation in such high esteem. CGA incorporates ethics studies throughout all courses in the program.
A Flexible Education Program
The CGA program adapts to your learning style, career goals and lifestyle.
Flexible Entrance
The CGA program accommodates entry at a level that is consistent with your educational background. You can enter the program at Level 1 if you are new to accounting education, or, if you have completed substantially equivalent courses at an approved post-secondary institution, you may apply for transfer credits to enter at a more advanced level.
Innovative Online Course Delivery
CGA’s use of innovative educational technologies provides students with an efficient and flexible learning environment. Web-based technologies offer students the advantages of independent and collaborative learning. CGA’s technology integration keeps you connected with course lecturers, tutors, and other CGA students from virtually any location.
PACE Elective Courses
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 personal career path. At the certification level, PACE, you can choose from over 15 different course combinations - allowing you to complete courses related to your chosen field - whether it is in the corporate sector, non-profit, government, or public practice.
Integrated Bachelors or Masters Degree
To maintain open access and flexibility, CGA’s degree requirement is administered as a certification, not an entrance requirement. Your degree may be obtained from any approved degree granting institution and in any field. If you enter the CGA program without a degree you can take advantage of CGA’s exclusive integrated degree opportunities - allowing you to efficiently complete a bachelors or masters degree concurrent with your CGA studies. For more information about CGA’s degree opportunities click here.
Portability Across Canada
The CGA designation is recognized throughout Canada and around the world. In fact, CGA-Canada represents a network of 68,000 members and students working in Canada and abroad. CGA’s exclusive inational program gives you the portability of transferring your designation or studies from province to province.
Earn While You Learn
CGA encourages you to be employed full-time in an accounting or financial management related position, while you concurrently complete your CGA studies – providing you the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a full-time salary and career advancement, while continuing your education as a part-time student.
Flexible Practical Experience
CGA’s practical experience standard provides you the choice of determining where you want to pursue your financial career. CGA students find exciting and rewarding opportunities in all sectors of the economy – public practice, corporate, government, and not-for-profit.
