ACCA Designation
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) signed a global mutual recognition agreement (MRA) in 2006 providing a route for qualified members of either body to become a member of the other body ... and enjoy the benefits of both organizations.
CGAs working internationally or with multinational organizations will find the ACCA designation is a valuable addition to their resume, opening up a large network of ACCA members around the world. Obtaining the ACCA designation will help employers in some international markets better understand that the two designations are equivalent.
In Alberta, the accounting profession is governed by the Regulated Accounting Profession Act (RAPA) and recognizes three designations (CGA, CA and CMAs). RAPA does not specifically deal with the ACCA designation. It is recommended that CGA Alberta members use the CGA designation only (on business cards, letterhead, etc), and not use the ACCA designation in Alberta. The use of the ACCA designation may cause confusion or may imply that the person is authorized to use the initials set out in Section 3 of the Schedule 1 of RAPA, Use of Titles, Abbreviations and Initials (in particular, the two protected titles in question are the CA and ACA designations).
ACCA is the largest and fastest-growing international professional accountancy body (with 260,000 students and 110,000 members in 170 countries), offering first choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.
CGA Canada sets standards, develops education programs, publishes professional materials, advocates on public policy issues, and represents CGAs nationally and internationally. CGA Canada represents over 71,000 CGAs and students in Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, and China. CGA is the fastest-growing accounting designation in Canada, focusing on integrity, ethics and the highest education requirements. Recognized as the country's accounting business leaders, CGAs provide strategic counsel, financial leadership, and overall direction to all sectors of the Canadian economy.
ACCA Application Form - for CGA Members
FAQs - MRA - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs - for CGA Members - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
For further information, please visit the ACCA Global http://www.accaglobal.com/ website, or contact:
Colin Davis, ACCA Head of International Communications,
London , + 44 (0) 7720 347713 Email: Colin.Davis@accaglobal.com
Visit the ACCA Canada http://www.canada.accaglobal.com/ website, or contact:
Paul Costello, Senior Advisor Public Affairs and Communications
Toronto, 416 270- 4004 Email: Paul.Costello@ca.accaglobal.com
Email CGA Alberta at: 
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