Path to P.Mgr for Certified General Accountants | Canadian Institute of Management (CIM)

(Olds, Alberta, November 17, 2011) —

The Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) and Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) have partnered to pre-qualify CGAs for the CIM’s Professional Manager (P.Mgr.) designation.

Under the agreement, CGAs in good standing, registered with one of the provincial CGA associations, and meeting all of the CIM prerequisites are qualified to obtain the P.Mgr. designation, and thereafter use the title of Professional Manager.

“We are delighted to accept applications from CGAs for the CIM’s P.Mgr. designation,” said Paul Markle, CIM National President. “We recognize that many CGAs are involved in management, and after a thorough assessment of the high academic and professional standards required for CGA certification, we are satisfied that there are skills and experience for an individual with a CGA designation to qualify for the P.Mgr. designation.”

The title of Professional Manager and the P.Mgr. designation clearly identify individuals who meet an established set of criteria reflecting high standards of professional integrity, ethics, work performance, and recognition. It denotes an academic and practical Canadian experience background which provides confidence in the holder’s management skills.

CGAs wishing to obtain the P. Mgr designation need to comply with the standard application process and requirements outlined on the CIM website, including providing references and proof of managerial experience, however, they do not need to obtain transcripts from their academic institution.

About the Canadian Institute of Management

The Canadian Institute of Management is Canada’s senior management association. Founded in 1942, it operates rates through a national office and 17 branches across Canada. The CIM has a long history of servicing managers and aspiring managers within Canadian industry. Since its foundation, the CIM has provided professional development and certification to over 60,000 managers and grants several well-recognized professional and academic qualifications. The Canadian Institute of Management is the only organization in Canada chartered to designate management professionals.

The Path to P.Mgr. for CGAs

Recognizing that many CGAs are involved in management, the Canadian Institute of Management has assessed the formation process, both academic and professional, taking into consideration former and current requirements, and has developed the following professional development pathway for CGAs to obtain a designation from the CIM:

A Certified General Accountant (CGA) in good standing, registered with one of the Provincial CGA Associations, holding 5 years of managerial experience, is qualified to apply for the designation of Professional Manager (P.Mgr.).

All applicants for a P.Mgr. designation will need to complete and qualify in accordance with the standard application process as outlined on the CIM website with the exception of transcripts being sent from their academic institution. Proof of academic qualification can be achieved by a sending copy of a current CGA registration card to the CIM National Office, which will be verified by the CIM with the respective Provincial CGA Association.

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How do I apply?

Complete your application (PDF or Word).

Submit your official application, fee and references to the CIM National Office in Barrie, and include your CGA registration card to obtain your course exemption.

Within one week of receiving your application, CIM will send you an acknowledgement letter. Additional letters may request information required to complete your application. Please read the letters carefully and phone CIM at 1-800-387-5774 if you have any questions.

Upon completion, a letter of acceptance will be mailed to you. Please read the letter carefully and follow the instructions to confirm your acceptance.

The program begins in December 2011, and applications for acceptance will be processed after that time.