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Clairview, a CPA-led U.S.–Canada tax and accounting firm, is recruiting a remote Entry-Level Tax Associate. This opportunity is suitable for bright, ambitious fresh graduates and final-year students who want to build a long-term career in U.S. and Canadian taxation.

Please read the attached poster carefully and follow the application instructions exactly. Applications that do not comply with all stated requirements will not be considered.

If you know someone who may be a strong fit, please share this opportunity with them.

For any final-year students reading this: Are your current undergraduate project topics focused on local tax, or are you exploring international frameworks? Let's discuss potential project ideas here!

Just a quick reminder to double-check the subject line format and ensure your resume is a PDF before sending. Attention to detail is a huge plus for this role!

To all university students, lecturers, and academic researchers in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration departments:

As part of academic career pathing and curriculum development, it is important to analyze emerging global markets for local graduates. While traditional local accounting frameworks focus heavily on local tax systems, there is a massive shift toward international tax compliance education.

Specifically, understanding North American tax structures (U.S. IRS and Canadian CRA regulations) offers a distinct professional advantage for academic development and remote cross-border research/ education.

For final-year students preparing their undergraduate projects or reviewing post-graduation academic tracks, exploring international taxation is a highly viable path that bridges local university education with global practice.

If you are an academic or final-year student interested in how local accounting principles map to these foreign frameworks, you can click on my username (MaameU) and view my "Latest Topics" related to "tax associate".

Let's use this thread to discuss the educational requirements and academic skills needed to transition from local university accounting to global international frameworks!

Final Year Accounting & Finance Students: Breaking into U.S./Canada Tax (Remote)

To all final-year university students and recent graduates in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines:

As you prepare to graduate or round up your final semesters, many of you are looking closely at the local job market. While local audit and banking tracks are the traditional routes, one highly lucrative and rapidly growing alternative is North American (U.S. & Canadian) cross-border taxation.

Foreign tax compliance is highly prestigious, pays competitively, and gives you international marketability right from your desktop here in Nigeria. You don't need to know the IRS or CRA tax laws beforehand—what top international firms look for in Nigerian students is high trainability, obsessive attention to detail, and a strong academic foundation.

Our firm, Clairview, is a growing CPA-led U.S.–Canada tax and accounting firm. We love investing in young local talent. To give final-year students a practical head start before graduation, we are currently opening applications for an entry-level, fully REMOTE role.

If you are a driven final-year student or fresh graduate who wants to bypass the local entry-level bottleneck, read the instructions below.

📌 WHO SHOULD APPLY:
• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Final-year students are welcome to apply.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong technical fluency.
• Strong academic ability and obsessive attention to detail.
• ICAG, ICAN, or ATSWA progress is an advantage (not required).
• Previous tax experience is an advantage (not required).

📧 HOW TO APPLY — READ CAREFULLY:
Failure to follow these instructions exactly will result in immediate disqualification.

1. Send an email to: info@cvaexperts.com
2. Exact Subject Line: Tax Associate Application - [Your Full Name] - [Your Highest Qualification]
3. Your email MUST include:
- Your CV/Resume (PDF format only).
- Your Academic transcript or most recent official university results.
- A 3-sentence cover letter written directly in the email body answering: "Why does a career in U.S.–Canadian cross-border tax appeal to your specific professional strengths?"

⚠️ Note: Shortlisted candidates will complete a timed practical skills assessment before the interview stage.

🔗 FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:
You can read the complete, detailed job description here:
https://jobs.com.gh

Feel free to ask questions below , but remember that ALL official applications must go through the email instructions listed above!

Vacancy: Entry-Level Tax Associate at Clairview (Remote / Fresh Graduates & Final-Year Students)

Clairview is a growing CPA-led U.S.–Canada tax and accounting firm. We are looking for bright, ambitious, and highly trainable professionals to join us as an **Entry-Level Tax Associate** in a fully **REMOTE** role.

If you want to build a long-term career in U.S. & Canadian taxation, please read the requirements below.

📌 WHO SHOULD APPLY:
• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Final-year students are welcome to apply.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong technical fluency.
• Strong academic ability and obsessive attention to detail.
• ICAG, ICAN, or ATSWA progress is an advantage (not required).
• Previous tax experience is an advantage (not required).

🎁 WHAT WE OFFER:
• Structured U.S. and Canadian tax training + Direct mentorship.
• Competitive compensation & performance-based salary progression.
• Tax-season bonuses & professional education support.
• Long-term career growth.

📧 HOW TO APPLY — READ CAREFULLY:
Failure to follow these instructions exactly will result in immediate disqualification.

1. Send an email to: info@cvaexperts.com
2. Exact Subject Line: Tax Associate Application - [Your Full Name] - [Your Highest Qualification]
3. Your email MUST include:
- Your CV/Resume (PDF format only).
- Your Academic transcript or most recent official university results.
- A 3-sentence cover letter written directly in the email body answering: "Why does a career in U.S.–Canadian cross-border tax appeal to your specific professional strengths?"

⚠️ Note: Shortlisted candidates will complete a timed practical skills assessment before the interview stage.

🔗 FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:
You can read the complete, detailed job description here:
https://jobs.com.gh/job/tax-associate-at-clairview/

Congrats to all who got PPR today

Like someone said earlier, I also believe a good strategy is to apply alone without your family. And if they refuse, find a good Canadian Based Authorized immigration lawyer/ consultant. Make sure the person is authorized as per the IRCC website. You can search their name on the IRCC official website and if they are authorized you will find their name in the IRCC's data base of authorized representatives. But first apply on your own first (I believe you will get it ) but if you get a refusal again then the lawyer/ authorized representative will be your plan C. Gurus can also bring their ideas.

Larryjam:
Good evening good people. I got a work permit refusal today and this was the reason.
“The compensation (monetary or other) indicated in your job offer and your assets and financial situation are insufficient to support the stated purpose of travel for yourself (and any accompanying family member(s), if applicable)”
I intend to reapply, please advise me how to address this . Thank you

This is really helpful advise. We will do as suggested.

Bobomaigida:
Firstly, apply for the CBSA GCMS notes.

I do not think it is the age, though some VOs think going for a GC course after getting a Masters is non career progression. So the new SOP has to rewritten to show the importance of the GC to his business that he planning to come back to in Nigeria. Infact everything he writes should find a way to how it will impact his farm business. He might state that the GC will give him modern insights that were not available when he acquired the masters, that the GC will help navigate the climate change and access to market for his farm products and how it will help up scale the farm to produce goods that can be exported etc.

Thanks for the your analysis which could be very right. Mr. C is an accountant by profession and has a Masters in Finance but currently managing his own farm businesses. He chose a Graduate certificate in Business Analytics as his course of study. It is worth noting that one of the people I had guided recently who is actually in Canada now also chose the same Certificate program and also had the same Masters in Finance and I think that's why Mr. C insisted on choosing the same course except that this other person works for an NGO. One other factor I am also thinking of is age. Mr C is in his 50s but these others I guided to get their permits are in their 30s. Could age be silently playing a big role here?

Bobomaigida:
The refusal reason is related to the course of study and Mr C's current career, according to the Vo, it does not seem to be related, and building on that it means whatever course he is going for will not help him whenever he comes back to Nigeria.
Please shed more light on the course of study and his present work.

Seniors, I need urgent help on behalf of a dear family friend (who we will refer to as Mr. C) . His study permit was refused after just 10 days of applying. In fact, I was so confident he will get it because I had recently guided not just one but 3 other friends who have a similar profile to that of Mr. C and they successfully had their study permits. The only difference is they were younger than Mr. C and were married with no kids. Mr. C is married with kids, has properties in his name (cars and lands and farms). He paid first semester fees and had a balance of not less than CAD 20,000 in his account. His program was for only 1 year. Here is what was given as reason for refusal. I had helped him tackle all these reasons in the SOP but I guess it was not enough. I am really at loss as I don't know what else to think of. Your advise will be very much appreciated so I can better guide Mr. C. I am really feeling crushed because I had high hopes for this.

•I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay as required by
paragraph R216(1)(b) of the IRPR (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2002-227/
section-216.html). I am refusing your application because you have not established that you will
leave Canada, based on the following factors:
• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the
details you have provided in your application.
• You have limited employment possibilities in your country of residence

greenverte:
Aku!!!

Yes Ma , Na me be that. Future Ontario neighbor, you know me well o. DM me on TG and let's arrange a family meeting in the near future. I want to be your family friend.

It's PPR time!!!! I am grateful for the valuable resource and advice I got from Nairaland. There's so much wealth of information here. @Graciouswords, thank you so much for your valuable input both here and on the TEF thread. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have known that it was possible to make adjustments (to reduce my points) that will enable me to receive a nomination from OINP (since my points was far above what they were picking at the time) Here is my timeline

NOI - 28th April 2022
Submitted - 11th May 2022
Assessment - 12 Aug. 2022
DIP - 9th Sept. 2022
Nomination - 4th Oct. 2022
ITA- 12th Oct. 2022
AOR - 20th Oct. 2022
PR approval - 5 Dec. 2022

Now I need advice. My family is currently waiting for our PR cards in a different province where hubby is schooling. We plan to move to Ontario next year in October when hubby completes his school. Will this cause an issue? Do we need to move to Ontario as soon as we receive our PR card? Is there an option to do "soft landing" in Ontario and move there later when we are ready? Your valuable input will be very much appreciated.

Thanks. Here is the link

https://portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca/signin?lang=en

meljoe:
Congrats dear , Please drop link for the new portal please

I finally had my passport request letter yesterday. I submitted my application on 19 June. I applied using the new portal. Since the portal only requested for a copy of my passport, I didn't attach any other supporting documentation (because I have a valid US visa).
No bank statements
No employment reference letter
No payslips
No LOE
No nothing.
I saw someone here on Nairaland with the same experience and that's why I also confidently submitted.

Hi Family, a friend of mine who applied for VV more than a month after I did received his biometric validity and passport request on the same day which was yester but I have only received my biometric validity letter and my application is still showing as submitted. Please how do I request for GCM notes. Also, how do I contact the VO via email. Kindly help.

GraciousWords:
Congrats Maame! Happy news.

About the address, you can update post ITA when completing your application.

Thanks so much for the usual prompt response.

I just received nomination from Ontario after submitting my application 5 months ago. I wish to thank all of you here and especially @GraciousWords for all your guidance. Without you I would still be waiting in the pool and loosing marks due to birthdays. I am expecting ITA in the next draw but my spouse recently moved to Canada. Is there a need or a way to update his new address in the EE profile before ITA comes?

olalekan9320:
"Best" shipping company depends on your city, Ontario has the largest option BTW, some don't ship to other location. If it's Calgary, I can recommend one

Ontario is where I am shipping to.

Hi my Future Canadian Family, I have been seeing people provide advise on the list of essential items to take to Canada but I have not seen any mention of which shipping company to use. Please which shipping company is best for shipping items to Canada? Is shipping cheaper than paying for extra luggage? Your suggestion will be very helpful.

Congratulations!!! Finally finally you are about to get to the promised land. We thank the almighty for his mercies. I can't wait for your landing gist.

GraciousWords:
I don get alert….GOD win!

Timeline

IELTS Jun 2018
TEF Oct 2019
ITA Nov 2019
AOR & Upfront Meds Dec 2019
Biometrics Jan 2020
Med Passed I 2020
ADR I Feb 2020
COVID Lockdown Mar 2020
ADR II Nov 2021
Remed Request Dec 2021
Med Passed II Jan 2022
ADR III Mar 2022
PPR July 2022
VO CPC Ottawa

#Hallelujah
#PPR
#COPR
#TeamTEF
#TestimonyOfAnApplicant
#PraiseNyafuNyafu
#FSW

The amount for one way sounds high to me especially if you have an infant (below 2 years ) who will not be paying for a plane ticket. You could just seek a second or third opinion from other agents which will guide you to bargain with your uncle's beloved friend The amount also depends on the airline being booked though. We used Kiwi.com to book the flight. Some people also use skyscanner. cheapoair or Expedia which are all good websites. Check them out and see even if you still want to use an agent it will help you bargain better prices. If you decide to book on your own, make sure the flight is not transiting through the US or UK otherwise you will need a transit visa. If it is transiting through only one European country you won't need a visa. As for the last part of not being allowed at the airport, I have never heard of that so I will leave it to gurus in the house to answer.

oppemipo:
1,752,213.00 for the family of three (2 adults and one infant) one-way.
The agent is a friend to my uncle and my uncle beloved so much in him.

Since I'm the only one studying out of the three, he said they will not allow me at the airport.

Did your agent tell you why you cannot book a one-way ticket? Please may I know why you decided to use an agent to book your flight? When do you intend to fly? My spouse has booked a one way ticket by himself (we find it cheaper than using an agent) but hasn't travelled yet. Do you mind sharing the price your agent is quoting?

oppemipo:
Please if you are already in Canada from Nigeria or you have booked your flight to Canada kindly help a brother.

I wanted to book our flight to Saskatoon(a family of 3), but the agent they introduced to me said that I can't buy a one-way ticket.

He said I have to book the return tickets which is extremely expensive.

How true is this please?

Please help

Based on my personal experience, it won't affect your application as long as you do the right things to convince the visa officer. Your LOE will be your main tool in convincing the visa officer. Let me share my experience (or rather my husband's).
This year, my husband wanted to go for a graduate certificate programme and was worried that because he already had a Masters and his job as well as education was unrelated to his chosen certificate programme, he will not be able to show career progression which will result in a visa refusal. He is a chartered accountant with masters in finance and decided to go for a graduate certificate in data analytics (This was his heart desire. He didn't want to do any other programme). I did extensive research on his behalf here on nairaland and wrote his LOE for him (all LOE guidance can be found here as well just that it is scattered all over. ). He got his visa last Friday after exactly 70 days of submitting his application. All I did in that LOE was to show that his studies will add value to his professional life. Nairaland has a wealth of information for everyone's situation if only you will search for it. Though there are also discouraging posts here, concentrate on those that will allow you to achieve your objective. Above all pray for God's favor and never give up. Infact, in your case too, a graduate certificate in supply chain mgt will add value to your professional life. Keep that in mind.

gem123:
Please i got admission with niagara college for a graduate certificate program in supply chain management. I have a BSc and a masters degree in economics and I work presently as a stock accountant. Will this affect my visa application? As I already have a masters

Are you still looking for accommodation or you found one already? I really need to find a place to rent before school starts in September. I prefer a place close to NSCC either short term or long term is okay. Any guidance or help will be appreciated. Can you provide your WhatsApp number so we can chat further about this?

Samlolly28:
I am

Have you found accommodation ? I need help in finding an apartment or a room to rent. Can I have your watsapp number so we can chat?.

rotexteymie:
I am.

Is there anyone here going to NSCC in September?

Thanks for soo much your advise especially that of a bird in hand .... now we know the what to do though it won't be easy... good things don't come easy.
God bless you.

GraciousWords:
Really depends on your family's priorities.

Do other members of the family have visas (visit or OWP) that permits you all to accompany oga immediately? If you do I would say, you all plan to go in Aug/Sep.

Even if you all don't, if money is not a problem and you are not worried about being away from spouse, then he can plan to leave sometime in Aug/Sep...I say Aug/Sep because you still have 2/3 months from now within which they could approve your PR application.

If money is tight and you don't want to be separated from each other, you could decide to forget about school totally. Only concern is the wait time to the approval of your PR. Doing this means you are making the assumption that PR approval is certain.

If it were me, I would let hubby go (or the whole family go if we all have visas), we'll struggle to pay fees one semester at a time until we get PR......a bird in hand....When you get PR, as PNP you'll need to leave Nova Scotia for ON and abandon school or complete it by distance learning, if possible.

Hi future Canadian neighbours, I really need your opinions. My spouse just got his study permit application approved. He is supposed to start studies in September. I also received an NOI from Ontario and already submitted my application a month ago. I am not sure when I will get nomination. My question is since PR is our main goal (he applied for his visa at that time because we weren't sure I would get a NOI ), should I encourage him to wait patiently till I get the PPR and save the school fees money for something else ? Please note that his school is in Nova Scotia and if I receive nomination and eventually PPR we need to stay in Ontario till Citizenship as per my understanding. What do you guys think?

Hi friends, can someone please show me a sample letter my spouse has to write to prove that I have access to funds in his account. I am the principal applicant but funds for our immigration project is currently in my spouse's account.

Hi @GraciousWords, fortunately I have been advised on how others have successfully delt with this in the past and I hope it helps someone else in future. One option is to list all jobs in your OINP application under the Work history and provide a reference letter only for the jobs you wish to claim points for then you can state in LOE that you are not claiming points for the others jobs and therefore have not uploaded documents for them. Second option is to state only the jobs you wish to claim marks for in the work history section and state the rest of the jobs you don't wish to claim points for under the other activities section.

GraciousWords:
I have zero practical experience with OINP. But my book understanding of their requirement is to provide evidence for work experience in your profile. Maybe paste the link that the statement in red is from for context.

Requirements for French Speakers stream here:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-express-entry-french-speaking-skilled-worker-stream#section-2

Thanks for your very prompt response. That's what I thought too but I wasn't too sure what to do. Actually the statement in red is what I saw while filling the OINP e-filling portal. Even if I pasted it here I am not sure you can access because you have to sign in so I am attaching a screenshot instead.

GraciousWords:
I have zero practical experience with OINP. But my book understanding of their requirement is to provide evidence for work experience in your profile. Maybe paste the link that the statement in red is from for context.

Requirements for French Speakers stream here:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontarios-express-entry-french-speaking-skilled-worker-stream#section-2