How I Became a Bookkeeper in Canada (as an Immigrant!)

Hi! My name is Arielle and I work as a bookkeeper in Toronto, Canada.
In this video I will be teaching you guys how I became a bookkeeper in Canada as an immigrant. My journey to become a bookkeeper started long before I even landed in Canada!
Check out my socials for other tips and tricks on how to run a successful business in Canada, and as always, feel free to message me with any questions!
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[@FixMyBooks]

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[@MinnieOnCam]

This is very informative, I'm a local /domestic student this is helping me plan my second career. Thank you for making the video

[@FixMyBooks]

You're welcome! :)

[@vananhdo.annie.]

Thank you for your video.

[@FixMyBooks]

You're welcome! :)

[@conneced]

Thank you so much for this, i have all my experience in accounting but no degree in accounting and i was worried about it.

[@FixMyBooks]

You're welcome!

[@NeetuSharma-nb4ge]

Would you please tell me about the scope of business accounting?

[@ebongmungesylamitte3953]

Hi Arielle, Thanks for your inspiration. I am currently in cameroon but would like to take the book keeping certification program. But can i enroll for the program from my home country cameroon?

[@FixMyBooks]

Yes, I was able to enroll into Loyalist College when I was still in Hong Kong.

[@CPADreamsinCanada]

Hi Arielle, Randolf from Philippines, Im currently a freelance bookkeeper /Receiver here in Kuwait (Raising Canes) and Ill be moving in Canada as a service crew. Im graduated business administration with basic accounting and it was equivalent to 3.8 gpa. May I ask what will be the procedure for me to get a bookkeeper license in Canada. Thanks for your response.

[@FixMyBooks]

Hi! I suggest joining CPB Canada and becoming Certified: cpbcan.ca/certification/get-certified/index.html, Good luck!

[@ManpreetKaur-fu9ql]

Hello i need you help can you please guide me. I am pursuing project management and i have done bachelor’s degree in mathematics but i have interest in bookkeeping. Can you suggest me from where should i start any certifications?

[@user-ds9sg1cm4c]

I'm science background but my accounting experience in 2 year . I'm currently job in India. i want to work in canada

Same here, I just had basic accounting courses from my BS Tourism degree from the Philippines (2012), but 10 years later I'm taking up an Accounting diploma here in Canada. lol

[@FixMyBooks]

Good luck! Are you planning on pursuing a CPA?

@@FixMyBooks thank you. even if I wanted to, I can't afford it. and my time here in Canada as PGWP holder might not be enough

[@FixMyBooks]

Oh okay, good luck!

[@InuwaochejeIyodo-kc6hj]

I have a basic knowledge of Accounting and Certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and want to practice in Canada. How can I be certified bookkeeper to enable get a job.

[@FixMyBooks]

cpbcan.ca/certification/get-certified/index.html good luck!

[@mohammedosman88]

Hi Arielle, thanks for your video and Merry Christmas! Quick question please, I have 3 years of experience and was wondering if I apply for the CPB certification exam, will they provide me with any materials that will help me prepare for the exam? - thank you.

[@FixMyBooks]

You will have to purchase the mock exams separately but they are available from CPB, thanks!

[@mohammedosman88]

@@FixMyBooks thank you.

[@FixMyBooks]

@@mohammedosman88 welcome! :)

[@user-bp8ed8if3q]

Hi Arielle, I would like to know that I hold Masters in Commerce. But I don't have experience in bookkeeping. Can you suggest me how can I get job in bookkeeping field without any experience? Thank you.

[@FixMyBooks]

I suggest looking for a contract or part-time role to start using: www.roberthalf.com/ca/en :) Good luck!

[@user-bp8ed8if3q]

Thank you :)@@FixMyBooks

[@TL-tu1cd]

So is this basically three years course?

[@FixMyBooks]

No, it's not. It's a Bookkeeping Certificate.

[@shujaatali3556]

How can i get clients .... can i become a representative being in my own country

[@FixMyBooks]

Hi, I'm sorry I am unfamiliar with this process. Thanks!

[@shujaatali3556]

@@FixMyBooks ok thank you very much for your reply. Actual i work for a small canadian tax firm. So i didnt find any way to register my self as an agent . And please share how you get clients of quick books.

[@ssy1412]

@@shujaatali3556you have to start marketing yourself as a bookkeeper. If you are certified booker keeper than you mention you are a certified book keeper and perhaps add your certificate to your profile. You can ask people around you who run businesses. Or go to small businesses yourself and ask if they need bookkeeping services. Otherwise upwork and other platforms as such can be a starting point roo