i want to move there after college, im an accounting major. i know its not the same money but would the concepts be the same? also i just want any info possible about it specifically whats the main language used should i take french now while im in college?
2007-10-17 04:13:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
im currently in auburn alabama usa..i attend auburn university
2007-10-17 07:47:05 · update #1
Hello, Im from BC and can most likely help... lived here all my life.
The first language here is English, you will not need to learn french... it is rare that anybody anywhere speaks french rather than english - so dont waste your time.
Where are you currently living? I think as long as you are learning the accounting programs such as quickbooks, you shouldnt have a problem converting the knowledge you're learing in school to be able to work here in Canada.
Send me an email if you have any specific questions.
2007-10-17 05:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we use the same accounting principals, GAAP.
The last time I checked the statistics, BC might be 1% French. I live here, and it is the furthest you can get from the French speaking areas. I suspect there will be slight increases as there are a lot of jobs and could be some migration from Quebec. But speaking french will only help if you want a Federal Government job, they give priority to bilingual applicants. Other than that, you are likely better to speak Mandarin, Italian or any other minority language, there are more speakers of about a dozen languages over French.
2007-10-17 05:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by JuanB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't bother learning French, hardly anyone here speaks it. The second most common language here in the Vancouver area is Mandarin.
I don't know where you are living now, but I know a couple of senior accountants who are making close to 6 figure salaries. Besides, BC is having a labour crisis right now - companies are paying big $$$ to retain talent. Mostly in the trades and construction sectors, but they're also having a very hard time finding and keeping good senior management personel.
2007-10-17 06:26:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
British Columbia is very English, you won't require french to get a good job there. The accounting would be fairly similar, there are many CPA's practicing in Canada but there are also canadian designations that you would have to write exams for afterward too obtain them CGA, CMA, CFA
2007-10-17 18:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by bubbles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be accepted into Canada, your job has to be on a skills shortage list and cannot be filled by a Canadian, you have to have sufficient money to support yourself while working in Canada and an employed has to sponsor you and accept responsibility as well.
Check out Canada Immigrant web site, you cannot just decide to come to Canada, it is taking over a year to process applications at this time.
Canada uses the same monetary system as the US. The dollar system, ours is worth more than yours and the money doesnt look the same, but thats the only difference
2007-10-17 20:06:25 · answer #5 · answered by isotope2007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋