Virt:
My membership is with CPA British Columbia. I hurriedly applied for membership in 2015 because there was a rumour that they (CPA) will not renew the MRA with ACCA and the rigors of writing all those exams to gain the same membership was not what I wanted to ever face.

Paying that annual membership every year and not using it is not funny, but I had to cos I have plans to move to Canny soon.

I don't think there is an avenue for paying partial fees except one is out of job for a prolonged time or sth sth... I don't remember those factors.

rainazoe:
Hey Virt. I am thinking of transferring my file from BC to Ontario because of their lackadaisical attitude. Are you thi kibg of relocating soon? Your CPA can't waste o. Thanks for replying me.

Virt:

Yeah, I have seen people transfer from BC to Ontario. I plan to reside in Ontario, and I can still use my BC membership in Ontario until when I'm ready to transfer. Once you are CPA, there is no barrier to which province your membership is, one may need to transfer because of proximity to CPA provincial meetings/seminars or conferences.

My application is with London VO, so I'm waiting for them b4 I can decide when to move, but hopefully this year.

Virt:

Yeah, I have seen people transfer from BC to Ontario. I plan to reside in Ontario, and I can still use my BC membership in Ontario until when I'm ready to transfer. Once you are CPA, there is no barrier to which province your membership is, one may need to transfer because of proximity to CPA provincial meetings/seminars or conferences.

My application is with London VO, so I'm waiting for them b4 I can decide when to move, but hopefully this year.

vascey:


Good move. I am also looking at doing the same. That is some commitment you have shown. Went on CPA BC website and saw the names of so many Nigerians whose membership has been revoked because they did not pay annual dues or file CPE.

I am currently studying the tax and law module (abeg that thing plenty o). Hopefully, by the middle of this year, my admission should have been processed and concluded.

If indeed it is possible to get some exemption, no matter how little, on payment dues, then it is worth exploring. One thing I have noticed, though, is that these CPA guys are miles behind ACCA in customer service and general business ethics. They don't really act like they care at all. It's amazing.

vascey:


Have you written? Write first biko

happytbaby:
Yes, all of them.

rainazoe:
a million miles away from prompt service. if you want a fast response copy professionaladvisory@bccpa.ca. You will get a response sharperly.

I didn't "read" the Law and tax o. I downloaded the text, flipped through the next, next key to the questions and did Ctrl find to look up the answers. You can take the tests multiple times so have no worries.

On my first try I noted the answers passed and failed and took time to get the correct answers again. I even googled.

rainazoe:
a million miles away from prompt service. if you want a fast response copy professionaladvisory@bccpa.ca. You will get a response sharperly.

I didn't "read" the Law and tax o. I downloaded the text, flipped through the next, next key to the questions and did Ctrl find to look up the answers. You can take the tests multiple times so have no worries.

On my first try I noted the answers passed and failed and took time to get the correct answers again. I even googled.

rainazoe:
a million miles away from prompt service. if you want a fast response copy professionaladvisory@bccpa.ca. You will get a response sharperly.

I didn't "read" the Law and tax o. I downloaded the text, flipped through the next, next key to the questions and did Ctrl find to look up the answers. You can take the tests multiple times so have no worries.

On my first try I noted the answers passed and failed and took time to get the correct answers again. I even googled.

Inception12:
This is fantastic. I think i should try to do this as well. How long did it take you from the time you got back to Nigeria to when you got that successful interview.

steroid:


Please can I get a copy of your resume. I would like to use it to prepare mine. I am in logistics and transport. My email address is jezeigbo@gmail.com. Thanks

juliebabs:
Steroid......please can you help me send the resume to myroyalprincess@yahoo.com

Please can I get a copy of your resume. I would like to use it to prepare mine. I am in logistics and transport. My email address is jezeigbo@gmail.com. Thanks

CAstruggle:


Resume sent

vcole:
Bigfido congrats.
@bethely, you could have just typed into Google and if you wanted clarification you could have then posted something like: c i found xyz as the top 3 provinces, what do you think?"
But what do i know?

yungreezy:


Please can your forward to me as well onuayi@yahoo.com, I don't mean to derail the thread.
Thanks

oohunt:
Hey guys,

I am back again reading up but had to skip some pages cause of time.

So, we are back in Naija after the short landing. It was alright. I did not see all of Calgary to make an overall judgement. All I saw was white everywhere. The layering up helped a lot and I was not as cold as I thought I will be. We spent minimal time outdoors though.

We were able to get the basics done: SIN registration, health card registration, opened bank accounts with TD. Hubby tried the knowledge test for driver's license, failed the first time (because of one point-painful) but passed the second time. For me, I was not ready to fail o. I took vcole's advice - doing all knowledge and driving test when we return in the beautiful summer time .

Em, I decided to take my kids for a walk one day, being bundled inside the house for days. So, we layered up 4 layers! As we stepped outside, it was windy. It was -12 that day. I decided, let's go right, up the hill with the wind on our backs. We got to the top of the road, kids were sniffing, with emergency catarrh and I said, okay, let's turn back. that was when I understood the wind! It was biting!! My 7 year old enjoyed it!! It was exciting to her. But the younger one, hmmm, I had to carry her, put her on my shoulder so the wind won't blow on her face. This walk took a total of 6 minutes. I felt better when I got indoors. Will I do it again, sure!
What amazed me the most was days later, when the temperature increase to 6 degrees, we celebrated the warmth. Amazing how the body adjusts!

Hmm, I do not want to cause a big debate but, the cost of living when converted to naira is not a small money. I already knew that from all the knowledge I gathered from this thread, I was just not ready to calculate it. It all boils down to, is it worth it in the end? Yes, yes and yes!

Next step for me now is to find a good elementary school.

Please can you guys advice me on which areas to avoid in Calgary. Someone has mentioned NE. Does this mean the whole NE??

Thank you!

oohunt:
Hey guys,

I am back again reading up but had to skip some pages cause of time.

So, we are back in Naija after the short landing. It was alright. I did not see all of Calgary to make an overall judgement. All I saw was white everywhere. The layering up helped a lot and I was not as cold as I thought I will be. We spent minimal time outdoors though.

We were able to get the basics done: SIN registration, health card registration, opened bank accounts with TD. Hubby tried the knowledge test for driver's license, failed the first time (because of one point-painful) but passed the second time. For me, I was not ready to fail o. I took vcole's advice - doing all knowledge and driving test when we return in the beautiful summer time .

Em, I decided to take my kids for a walk one day, being bundled inside the house for days. So, we layered up 4 layers! As we stepped outside, it was windy. It was -12 that day. I decided, let's go right, up the hill with the wind on our backs. We got to the top of the road, kids were sniffing, with emergency catarrh and I said, okay, let's turn back. that was when I understood the wind! It was biting!! My 7 year old enjoyed it!! It was exciting to her. But the younger one, hmmm, I had to carry her, put her on my shoulder so the wind won't blow on her face. This walk took a total of 6 minutes. I felt better when I got indoors. Will I do it again, sure!
What amazed me the most was days later, when the temperature increase to 6 degrees, we celebrated the warmth. Amazing how the body adjusts!

Hmm, I do not want to cause a big debate but, the cost of living when converted to naira is not a small money. I already knew that from all the knowledge I gathered from this thread, I was just not ready to calculate it. It all boils down to, is it worth it in the end? Yes, yes and yes!

Next step for me now is to find a good elementary school.

Please can you guys advice me on which areas to avoid in Calgary. Someone has mentioned NE. Does this mean the whole NE??

Thank you!
Please my Calgary peeps, Salford, Vcole et al..Is the NE truely to be avoided? If yes, why? Unsafe? Gangsterism?

Adiahabasi:
Please Salford, Vcole and all others in Calgary.
Is the NE truely to be avoided? If yes why?

rainazoe:

Please could you forward to me when you receive from CAstruggle rainaxoe@gmail.com. Thanks

sistaj:

I love your moniker.Maybe cos my daughter is Reina.Had to say it.

sexybbstar:
Anyone who can answer my question please?

LesbianBoy:


What is the question?

Nogen:
Hello Nairaland Family! Been awhile I visited. Congrats to Bigfido, and to those who got their PPR and jobs.

Nogen:
Hello Nairaland Family! Been awhile I visited. Congrats to Bigfido, and to those who got their PPR and jobs.

I have had 3 weeks of lectures and it is not beans. Been immersed in my books, especially in my statistics course where 98% of the terms are new to me. While everyone in my class has a basic knowledge of the course and is progressing fast, I have to deal with my insufficient knowledge of the course. Enrolled my humble self in a virtual class , paid some cool dollars for it and I am making significant progress and will gradually get there before my first test on the course.I have obtained at least 4 degrees in Nigeria,, yet I was not taught all these. It is well with Nigerian Education.

Started driving here and it has been very helpful especially with taking the children to the Daycare and bringing them back home. We also got some discounts. Government is paying the bulk of the money while we pay the lesser fraction . Oga is preparing to leave for Naija. *sobs* . Hoping and praying my parents get their visas so they can help me out with this school runs as I have tests and assignments almost every week.

Not going to get a job now because I can't cope with job/school/home now. Until I have a support. I am hardly online these days but you are all in my heart.

NB: This shouldn't stop you from coming with your child/children. You too will be fine.

Adiahabasi:
Please Salford, Vcole and all others in Calgary.
Is the NE truely to be avoided? If yes why?

sexybbstar:

Make sure you answer me very well o because you've started with that angry face..

What are the process I'll go through to live in Canada? And also, what if I want to go as a married lady, I mean going there with my husband? Explain better please.