Ten Great Reasons to Become a CGA
Ten Great Reasons to Become a CGA
- Demand—CGAs are in high demand: over 95 per cent of Canada’s CGAs are employed as trusted financial professionals.
- Earnings—CGAs enjoy unlimited earning potential.
- Prestige—CGA is a respected designation; its members are known for their technical skills, business acumen, and integrity.
- Respect—The road to a CGA designation is arduous, the academic and experience requirements are high, and those in the business world know it.
- Immediate career benefits—You’ll be working as a finance and accounting professional while you’re still in the program.
- Flexibility—The CGA program is Canada's most flexible professional accounting designation; i.e., the program has entry points for virtually every educational background.
- Academic excellence—CGAs must earn a bachelor’s degree before being accepted into the designation.
- Portability—The CGA designation is recognized and respected worldwide.
- Security—CGAs have an edge in an increasingly competitive job market, the ability to work in any industry, and the tools to become independent entrepreneurs.
- Support—CGA students gain access to targeted employment opportunities and resources; members gain lifelong learning opportunities through the CGA professional development program.
At the Heart of Every Business
In every industry and at every stage of development, businesses need professionals they can count on. That’s why accountants hold many of the leading financial positions in every sector of our economy – in Canada and worldwide.
As an accountant, you’ll be at the financial heart of your business, allowing you to better understand your organization and its role in the marketplace. This insight makes you an invaluable resource and will help you be well placed for promotions and other opportunities as they arise.
CGAs: The General Accounting Specialists
CGAs don’t just crunch numbers. They make decisions, help orchestrate deals, provide strategic advice, and much, much more.
In the words of one former chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, “The non-specialist specialist – that is, someone who is enough of a generalist and smart enough to work in a lot of different areas – is going to be a very valuable person.”
Surveys by Robert Half International, confirm this. When CFOs surveyed by the recruiting firm were asked what area of specialization they would recommend to those beginning their accounting careers, the top response they gave was, far and away, general accounting.