Why CGA

Why should I get it?
There are lots of reasons why CGAs are excited about their careers, and why it could be a great choice for you. Becoming a CGA puts you on the fast track to earning big, whether you work for a company or as your own boss. It gives you the skills and freedom to find a rewarding job at any organization, anywhere in the world. All that, and you get the flexibility to build the schedule you’ve always dreamed of, so you can make time for the things that matter most.

Up your earning potential
When you become a CGA, there’s nothing stopping you from getting the high level job you’ve always wanted, and the paycheck to match. In fact, CGAs rank in the top five percent of all Canadian earners, with annual salaries well in excess of $100,000. That’s more than twice the average Canadian salary!With so many rewarding ways to put the CGA designation to work for you, your income could be even higher. Rai Sahi, CGA, is a billionaire.

Earn while you learn
Why choose between school and work when you don’t have to? Put your skills to practice right away and get all the benefits of a full-time salary while learning part-time. Even as a student you can bring in a salary of roughly $55,000 a year. What’s more, your learning supports your work and your work supports your learning, so you’re sure to see the advantages right away, and not just in your bank account.

Flexibility
In today’s volatile business world, the demand for highly skilled financial professionals has never been higher. Be one of them. With 14 specialties to choose from, the CGA program of professional studies covers every industry—from the public sector, to the government, to the corporate world—to meet these growing demands. Have a knack for information technology? Looking to change the world at a not-for-profit? Want to make your mark in the government? You can as a CGA.

Work/life balance
Whoever says you can't have a great job and a satisfying personal life, never met a CGA. When you hold a designation that employers value, you can arrange your schedule to fit your life—not the other way around. Some CGAs choose to work shorter hours to spend more time doing the things they love. Others are so passionate about the challenges and rewards of the workplace that they choose longer hours. As a CGA, there are plenty of opportunities to make time for what drives you. All work and no play? Think again.

Move forward faster
Long before completing the program, you’ll have the opportunity to advance to more challenging and rewarding positions. That’s because employers are keen to add CGAs to their senior team. They know that CGAs have been groomed for success, and they understand the benefits of employing such skilled problem-solvers. In turn, CGAs and students alike command respect for being part of an organization renowned for its quality and credibility.