Canadian Immigration and ACCA, CIMA, CFA or CMA

[Savak]

Hey Toronto Boy, i am new here, just read this thread and there is so much information over here. But i think you might be the best person to advise me given my situation.

I explain as follows.

OK i am right now currently in my second last semmester of my MBA program IBA. I have already done my BBA from IBA prior to this and am majoring in Finance. And i just cleared my CFA level 1 exam this summer and am appearing my CFA level 2 in the summer of 2010.

Ok the thing is that my family had applied for Canadian Immigration behind our backs and apparently the news is that its coming through and we may have to stay in Canada for 3 years to get the citizenship. That basically means that i have to stay there especially for 3 years. We will most probably be staying in Toronto.

Now an MBA from IBA does not really have the same value abroad especially in countries like the US, UK, Canada e.t.c. And my parents want me to join a university and to obtain some Canadian degree so that i could be more marketable and that i will be successful in obtaining a job over there.

Right now i am going to first focus on getting my final MBA semmester out of the way, my CFA level 2 out of the way and then i will give my GMAT.

Now i am not really sure what should i aim for

1) Another MBA, this time from a Canadian University? I personally dont want to do another MBA again, i would be more comfortable doing something else.

2) Some Accountancy degree from a Canadian University? Now i hope this accountancy degree does not keep my options limited just to Canada, i hope it will be recognized in countries apart from North America as well. My Dad is pressing me hard to do my Chartered Accountancy from Canada but i dont know much about the system in Canada. My biggest fear is maybe the Canadian CA may not be as highly valued outside Canada as compared to the UK ACA. Will the Canadian CA be recognized in Pakistan?

And guys it doesnt necessarily have to be these two only, it can be other degrees as well. I am hoping to receive some good advice, preferably from people who actually live in Canada and have a better understanding of the local scenario there.

I will be most greatful for advice from people. Thanks