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Create a profile with CGA Alberta

By creating a free CGA Profile with CGA Alberta, you gain CGA Candidate status. Candidates receive tonnes of benefits, but our webmaster wanted us to keep it at 5, so that's what we'll do:

• You'll gain increased access to the CGA Alberta website. You can order CGA materials and request an official transcript evaluation that'll let you know where you stand in terms of the academic requirements of our program.
• Through the "In Demand" student newsletters you'll stay in touch with what's going on in the CGA world. Learn about exclusive new accounting jobs, exciting leadership, networking, and professional development opportunities, and read about real CGAs in the workforce today.
• You'll never miss an important date like course enrollment deadlines, early bird savings on annual tuition fees, and all CGA-hosted events.
• Receive perks and discounts from a variety of CGA partners.
• It's a way for us to know who we're talking to when you call or stop by. We want to be able to put a name to the face, or voice. It's a spot for your important documents like transcripts or letters of good standing, and when you tell us something important we need a place to write it down!

Creating a profile and becoming a CGA Candidate does commit you to anything! Until you enroll in the program you are not an official student of the CGA Program of Professional Studies. So if you're still not quite sure if you're ready to join, create your profile today to stay connected and informed on how CGA will do more for you. Why wait?

What are the steps to getting the CGA designation?

The process is actually a very straight-forward one. So what are you waiting for?

1. Fill out a profile - As mentioned above, it's free and provides you with great benefits.
2. Find out if you can transfer any credits - CGA Alberta can help you determine what credits you still need - it could be as little as just a year of additional studies.
3. Enroll in the program - Once you've sent in your transcripts and heard back from our staff, you can get enrolled.
4. Complete the academic requirements - The CGA designation requires you to complete:
   1. Foundation & Advanced Studies - Transfer credits can reduce the number of courses you need to take.
   2. Elective Courses - Refine your career path by choosing two electives. There are six to choose from.
   3. Certification Courses - Certification Courses - You'll be well on your way to a rewarding life as a CGA once you complete Issues in Professional Practice and Strategic Financial Management.
5. Meet the employment experience requirement - All aspiring CGAs must have full-time work experience through which they develop their applied skills.
6. Meet the degree requirement - Before you can receive the CGA designation, you need a degree from a recognized college or university. Don't have one? You have the option to complete a degree at the same time as your designation.