CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Where Can You Work?

As a Chartered Accountant, you can work for accounting firms, government agencies, and in the accounting departments of large organizations; or become self-employed

HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU MAKE?

Salaries for CAs depend on experience, employer, industry, and geographic location. For university graduates entering the profession as trainees, salaries can range between $40,000 and $60,000 a year. Newly qualified CAs may earn from $60,000 to $80,000 a year. CAs with 5 years of experience can earn $100,000 or more a year.

WHAT POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION DO YOU REQUIRE?

The first step is to obtain a bachelors degree in any discipline. Regardless of the type of degree earned, students must complete coursework in a number of business-related areas. Students are also required to complete a professional program, as determined by their provincial institute. For example, CA candidates in western Canada must enrol in the CA School of Business after completing their degree. Finally, candidates must pass the Uniform Evaluation (UFE). The 3-day exam is written once a year by all CA candidates across Canada.

WHAT HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS DO YOU NEED FOR THE POST SECONDARY PROGRAM?
Grade 9 English Mathematics Science Social Studies Business Computers French Health & Physical Education Grade 10 English Mathematics Science Social Studies Personal & Career Development Creative Arts Business Computers Grade 11 English Mathematics Probability & Statistics Science Social Studies Accounting Business & Management Computers / Information Technology Grade 12 English Algebra & Geometry Calculus Economics Accounting Business & Management Law / World Issues Computers / Information Technology

NAME TWO POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS (COLLEGES) THAT OFFER EACH PROGRAM?
The University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier University offer Accounting programs

LIST THE CURRENT COST OF EACH COLLEGES PROGRAM

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO The approximate cost of the tuition for Accounting at the University of Waterloo is $5,900 per year. WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY The approximate cost of the tuition for Accounting at Wilfrid Laurier University is $2,000 per year.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Where Do You Work?
Computer software engineers work for companies that specialize in computer systems design, as well as for software publishers, government agencies, computer and electronics manufacturers, and in other related industries. Some work for consulting firms, while others start their own consulting businesses. Software engineers work primarily in office or lab environments.

HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU MAKE?

As a Software Engineer, those who are new to the field often start out earning between $35,000 and $60,000 a year. With experience, salaries typically increase to somewhere between $60,000 and $150,000 a year.

WHAT POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION DO YOU REQUIRE?

High school students interested in a career in computer software engineering should receive good grades in math, English, science, and computer courses. A bachelors degree in computer software engineering, or a related subject like computer science, is usually the minimum requirement for this career. Some computer science programs offer an optional software engineering component.

WHAT HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS DO YOU NEED FOR THE POST SECONDARY PROGRAM?
Grade 11 English Mathematics Probability & Statistics Science Social Studies Business & Management Computers Electronics & Communication s Technology Grade 12 English Mathematics Algebra & Geometry / Calculus Science Social Studies Business & Management Computers Electronics & Communications Technology Grade 9 English Mathematics Science Social Studies Creative Arts Health & Physical Education French Computers Grade 10 English Mathematics Science Social Studies Personal & Career Development Business Computers Electronics & Communications Technology

NAME TWO POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS (COLLEGES) THAT OFFER EACH PROGRAM?
McMaster University and University of Waterloo offer these programs.

LIST THE CURRENT COST OF EACH COLLEGES PROGRAM

MCMASTER UNIVERSITY
The approximate cost of the tuition for Computer Engineering at the McMaster University is $14,000 per year.

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
The approximate cost of the tuition for Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo is $14,000 per year.

ACTUARY
Where Do You Work?
For the most part, actuaries work for large insurance companies or for actuarial consulting firms. Some work for financial services companies or government departments. Depending on the size and type of project, actuaries may work alone, or on a team with other actuaries. In addition to having contact with their clients, they may have contact with a wide range of other professionals, such as accountants, lawyers, and businesspeople.

HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU MAKE?

Because of their specialized talents, actuaries are wellpaid. The salary for an entry-level actuary who has completed the first level of exams ranges from about $40,000 to $50,000 a year. To receive higher pay, they must continue to study for and pass the remainder of the difficult qualifying exams. An actuary who has passed all of the associate-level exams can expect to make between $65,000 and $80,000 a year. Passing the fellowship-level exams could mean an annual salary somewhere between $80,000 and $100,000, or more. Those who reach the management level can earn over $150,000 a year.

WHAT POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION DO YOU REQUIRE?

Start by taking math courses, particularly calculus and algebra, in high school. Courses in economics, commerce, and business administration are also useful. While a bachelors degree is not a formal requirement to become an actuary, having a degree will make it easier to find employment. Thats because most candidates seeking actuarial positions are university graduates who have completed programs in areas such as math, economics, or statistics. Many have even completed specialized university programs in actuarial science.

WHAT HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS DO YOU NEED FOR THE POST SECONDARY PROGRAM?
Grade 9 English Mathematics Science Social Studies Business Computers French Health & Physical Education Grade 10 English Mathematics Science Social Studies Personal & Career Development Creative Arts Business Computers

Grade 11
English Mathematics Probability & Statistics Science Social Studies Accounting Business & Management Computers / Information Technology

Grade 12
English Algebra & Geometry Calculus Economics Accounting Business & Management Law Computers / Information Technology

NAME TWO POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS (COLLEGES) THAT OFFER EACH PROGRAM?
University of Waterloo and University of Toronto offer these programs.

LIST THE CURRENT COST OF EACH COLLEGES PROGRAM

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
The approximate cost of the tuition for Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo is $8,000 per year.

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
The approximate cost of the tuition for Actuarial Science at the University of Toronto is $9,000 per year.

CRIMINAL LAWYER
Where Can You Work?
Some criminal lawyers work for the government as prosecutors. Others work as defence counsel, either independently (as sole practitioners) or as employees of law firms. They work most often in office environments, doing research and preparing for cases. Although criminal lawyers spend some of their time in courtrooms, media representations of this aspect of their jobs can be misleading.

HOW MUCH MONEY CAN YOU MAKE?

Most lawyers earn between $50,000 and $200,000 a year, and their national median income is around $97,000 a year. Where an individual criminal lawyer lies within this range depends on a number of factors.

WHAT POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION DO YOU REQUIRE?

To become a lawyer, you must attend law school and complete a law degree. Before applying to law school, you must complete at least 2 years of undergraduate studies at university (except in Quebec, where you can get into law school straight from a CEGEP). However, because the admission process is extremely competitive, most applicants have at least a bachelors degree. Bachelors degrees usually take 4 years to complete.

WHAT HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS DO YOU NEED FOR THE POST SECONDARY PROGRAM?
Grade 11 English Mathematics Science Social Studies / History Business & Management French Grade 12 English Communications & Media Studies Mathematics Economics / Politics History / Philosophy / World Issues Law Business & Management French Grade 9 English Mathematics Science Social Studies Creative Arts Business / Computers French Health & Physical Education Grade 10 English Mathematics Science Social Studies Personal & Career Development Business / Computers French

NAME TWO POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS (COLLEGES) THAT OFFER EACH PROGRAM?
University of Ottawa and the University of Windsor offer these programs.

LIST THE CURRENT COST OF EACH COLLEGES PROGRAM

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR
The approximate cost of the tuition for Criminal Law at the University of Windsor is $7,500 per year.

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
The approximate cost of the tuition for Criminal Law at the University of Ottawa is $7,000 per year.