einsteino:


You have a ticket for a connecting flight, you won't have issues at all.

modath:

Hey...

Faarshavin:
Hello seniors in the house.
Please for those of you that cargoed from naija to canada, can you please share details of procedures,contacts ..basically the full cycle of your cargo experience.
I went through the thread and noticed no one has put the complete details of their cargo experience.
Thank you all in anticipation.

Akinwole007:
I plan migrating to Canada soon, though I plan on starting the process next year. I have been thinking of switching profession to IT here in nigeria to help in terms of work expedience before migrating.
Am considering two areas in IT Oracle Database Administator or Data Science/Big Data(The future of IT like it's been said). Which of these two will be the best career path in Canada?
Thanks

Ifywhyteman:
I dey hail o...Pls guys in Regina SK, any idea of a Catholic church that has naija flavour...This Oyibo mass dey tire me somehow o, hands sef we no dey clap. Which kind thing...lol

eclectic139:


hi, not a "senior" but I cargoed my stuff from naija. I waybilled my things from PH to the shipping guy in Lagos, he picked them up and cargoed them. He sent them the same day I left for Canada, I received them about 5 days later. You will be called when your items arrive. if you send me an email I will forward his contact.

Steez55:
PLEASE GUYS ANY RESPONSE TO THIS? WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED ABEG.

softandmoist:


Yes, you will. The prices are fair but the quality may not be as good as the Yaba ones. If you want, I can give you a contact. The jackets and parka we got from Yaba are serving us well.

Merovingian:
Please can someone explain accepting contract job as Incorporated vs T4. I heard incorporated gets paid higher but won't you be remitting same taxes and deductibles as T4, coupled with all the paperwork you will have to do yourself? Read somethings about incorporated but still not understanding the concept with terms like PSB of 44.5% tax, the salary don finish now. Which of the two is better and why? Thanks

Dejav:
Ginfor Big Data Analytics

mikkyphp:

I got this from a recruiter trying to get me on a contract engagement.

How to Incorporate

The fastest and most cost effective way to incorporate is to apply directly on the business website of Industry Canada. The fee can be charged to a credit card and the applicant will usually receive their company documents and corporation number within a couple of hours up to 24 hours.
Go to www.corporationscanada.ic.gc.ca
Select English
Next page > In the middle column first option is incorporate a business
Next page > Choose "Online" option

Please note: In the middle column you will see a link for "guide to federal incorporation"; you may use this for reference * Next page > Once you have chosen the online option you will now be on a different website (http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/cgi-bin/sc_mrksv/corpdir/corpFiling/register.cgi?lang=e)

As the next few steps you need to "Register a new user" and then "Go to Online Filing" and just follow the PROMPTS


Things you need to keep in mind while filling out the application form:
Indicate the Minimum amount of directors at 1, and maximum 10
Be sure to release Type A and B share -> Do NOT write any restrictions and simply accept the default settings
Your business address should be your home address


GST Number

You will also need a GST number, which is handled through the site, but that is not required immediately. (You'll want it in your first few weeks on the contract... its free to obtain one and not necessary until you hit 30K in revenues)


Payroll Setup

In order for us to set up the payroll you will need a business bank account from a Canadian bank. However, this you may take your time to complete; I suggest you provide me with it before you start, so you can get paid.

Once you incorporate, please take your incorporation information to your bank, and open a business account in the name of your incorporation. YOU WILL NOT BE PAID into your personal bank account, and WILL REQUIRE a business account to be opened. Once done, please ask your bank for an official 'direct deposit'; form that shows the bank address, and the bank account number associated with your account.


Incorporated Consultants, advantages:
Higher net income; no regular tax deductions
Possible tax advantages
Greater access to capital
Limited liability
Business credibility
Separate legal entity
Help legitimize business expenses
Increase success in response to current trends that see more clients selecting Incorporated consultants over non-incorporated consultants

softandmoist:


Yes, you will. The prices are fair but the quality may not be as good as the Yaba ones. If you want, I can give you a contact. The jackets and parka we got from Yaba are serving us well.

softandmoist:


Yes, you will. The prices are fair but the quality may not be as good as the Yaba ones. If you want, I can give you a contact. The jackets and parka we got from Yaba are serving us well.

Jumdah20:
Its been a while I did ICAN o, i hope my brain still dey there, lols.

Thanks for sharing, i have been thinking long and hard about this and almost concluded to start CPA afresh in Canada.

Assuming I started writing ACCA but don't conclude before moving to Canada, what happens? Do you suppose I could write in Canada too?

Kindly share how you intend to study for the exams, tutoring centered, online?

I need to decide soon. Thanks

Chicjennie:
I'm also in your shoes. I decided to opt for ACCA option instead due to the following:

1. While Ontario accepts CIMA in the MRA for internationally trained accountants into CPA, Alberta does not.
2. I'm unsure about what CPA means by "completion of the *full* CIMA programme to be eligible.
3. ACCA's cut-off is 50% compared to CIMA that is 60%.
4. The ACCA option is cost effective as it is about 50% cheaper than the CIMA option.
5. The requirements to obtain the CPA designation with ACCA is less complex and more straightforward.
6. ACCA is more recognised worldwide than CIMA.

The only Con is that one gets to write 4 papers to obtain the ACCA qualification unlike CIMA that requires candidates to write only 1 paper. But trust me.. that one paper would be loaded!

If you have any objection to the above, please let me know.

Cheers..

Chicjennie:


Apologies for the late response. I'm aware ACCA has centres in Canada but I think it's only in Ontario. It would not very convenient writing it there I suppose.

I didn't attend any tuition centre since I obtained my ACA not very long ago when ICAN converted to IFRS. I'm just focusing on the past questions and a photocopy of BPP Practice and Revision kit which I purchased N2,500 per paper beside Ivy League, Yaba. The BPP practice and revision kit is very comprehensive but one is expected to have a fair knowledge of all the IFRS and IAS before exploring this option for the Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) and P7 exam. I also bought Ivy League's lecture note N1,500 per paper but it is not very comprehensive. I'm writing 2 papers in December, SBR and P7.

If you study the past questions rigorously, say 15 diets and understand the principles behind them, you can be sure to pass. I did this for 2 months when I wrote the ACCA Diploma in IFRS exam and passed well in one siting without attending lectures..

I have friends that ply the online route but I prefer to adopt the fire brigade approach.

Ifywhyteman:
I dey hail o...Pls guys in Regina SK, any idea of a Catholic church that has naija flavour...This Oyibo mass dey tire me somehow o, hands sef we no dey clap. Which kind thing...lol

Phlunter01:
Good day fam, please do we have any Agricultural professionals in the house? I am Agricultural Economist who has been working in the bank for 6 years due to the Nigerian wind, I want to go back to Agricultural Economics and sustainable development. Any insights?

ontarioissauga:

Somebody pulled 90 90 90 90 on Pte in aussie pr thread. Omo!

einsteino:

choi! If I had that score na Aussie for get me o. cos na the lower IELTS requirement spur me to switch to Canada express entry

ontarioissauga:

Yeah, I still don't know fully why folks prefer Australia first. Any ideas?

einsteino:


eh not needing to volunteer for cryogenic freezing? isn't that reason enough?

On a more serious note, their pay is higher and if you live in a city like Toronto, the living expenses is just as much as that of Australia's. So for those who are hell bent on staying in expensive Vancouver for what arctic Canada has made us now think is nice weather, why not just go to Aussie? cost about the same to live there and you earn higher than you can in Canada; go surfing on Christmas rather than skiing...Also, from what I have heard, immigrants in my profession, Engineering, seem to have it easier in Australia.

but eh no regrets, I like canada for the way Nigerians are ubiquitous here. lastly, I have already made a cheap holiday plan for the U.S that I wouldn't have been able to do if I were living in that extragalactica country called Australia.

amokemi:
What's been happening here? Been about a year since i checked in here. Hope our Canadian dreams are coming through?
For folks in Winnipeg, especially those experiencing their first winter, hope you enjoyed today's weather?

Chicjennie:


Apologies for the late response. I'm aware ACCA has centres in Canada but I think it's only in Ontario. It would not very convenient writing it there I suppose.

I didn't attend any tuition centre since I obtained my ACA not very long ago when ICAN converted to IFRS. I'm just focusing on the past questions and a photocopy of BPP Practice and Revision kit which I purchased N2,500 per paper beside Ivy League, Yaba. The BPP practice and revision kit is very comprehensive but one is expected to have a fair knowledge of all the IFRS and IAS before exploring this option for the Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) and P7 exam. I also bought Ivy League's lecture note N1,500 per paper but it is not very comprehensive. I'm writing 2 papers in December, SBR and P7.

If you study the past questions rigorously, say 15 diets and understand the principles behind them, you can be sure to pass. I did this for 2 months when I wrote the ACCA Diploma in IFRS exam and passed well in one siting without attending lectures..

I have friends that ply the online route but I prefer to adopt the fire brigade approach.

mikkyphp:

Incorporated Consultants, advantages:
Higher net income; no regular tax deductions
Possible tax advantages
Greater access to capital
Limited liability
Business credibility
Separate legal entity
Help legitimize business expenses
Increase success in response to current trends that see more clients selecting Incorporated consultants over non-incorporated consultants