09-15-2009, 10:13 AM
Hi Asas,
First, I would like to inform you that IMA is not recognized accounting body in the USA. The only professional body in USA is CPA which is in high demand. But I don't recomand Pakistani students to go for CPA because it is very expensive and it may be difficult to get visa from Pakistan. If you are a CPA you get membership in CICA directly. I have no idea whay exemptions are avaiable on CMA/CGA on the basis of CMA USA. I would suggest you to write e-mail to CMA USA and ask them. Please note that CMA/CGA Canada will not respond to you in this regard. Their response will determine whether you are on right track. The society of Management Accountant of Canada in in whole Canada. Both Vancouver and Toronto have good opportunities but Toronto is a better city job wise whereas Vancouver is in weather wise.
First, I would like to inform you that IMA is not recognized accounting body in the USA. The only professional body in USA is CPA which is in high demand. But I don't recomand Pakistani students to go for CPA because it is very expensive and it may be difficult to get visa from Pakistan. If you are a CPA you get membership in CICA directly. I have no idea whay exemptions are avaiable on CMA/CGA on the basis of CMA USA. I would suggest you to write e-mail to CMA USA and ask them. Please note that CMA/CGA Canada will not respond to you in this regard. Their response will determine whether you are on right track. The society of Management Accountant of Canada in in whole Canada. Both Vancouver and Toronto have good opportunities but Toronto is a better city job wise whereas Vancouver is in weather wise.