At the moment we are no longer able to offer this program. For more information, you can phone Anca Roman at 587- 392-0155 or email her at a.roman@centrefornewcomers.ca
CANADIAN BUSINESS ESSENTIALS FOR ACCOUNTANTS
Are you an immigrant with experience in accounting? Are you interested in pursuing your career in Canada?
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Canadian Business Essentials for Accountants is an intensive government funded (no cost to applicant when financially eligible) program that will help you bridge your profession into Canada.
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The full-time 34-week program includes:
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9 weeks of enhanced business communication, Canadian workplace culture and job readiness training (resume writing, interview, and networking skills)
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3 weeks of computer training and upgrading
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12 weeks of accounting courses from SAIT, an accredited educational institution
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10 weeks of work experience
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Introduction to membership in professional accounting associations with Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
How will you benefit?
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Develop Canadian accounting principles
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Enhance your business communication skills
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Develop your business computer skills
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Gain relevant work experience
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Apply accounting courses towards CPA certification
Do you qualify?
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University degree in accounting or related discipline earned outside Canada
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Professional experience in accounting; currently not working in this profession
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Canadian Language Benchmark of 6 or higher
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Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen
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Commitment to full-time, 34-week program
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In Canada for less than 10 years
UPCOMING INFO SESSIONS & ENTRANCE EXAMS
Information Sessions for 2020 Intake:
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Information Session Booking
Book appointments with Barbara Malagueno for online one- on- one information sessions
Program Start Date
August 3, 2020
Screening exam:
July 2
July 9
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9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m
Funding is available for eligible students through Alberta Human Services