NB: Since this story was produced, Elena has qualified as a CA and is now a senior manager with Lazer Grant on the way to becoming a partner.

Country of Origin: Russia, Israel

Professional Title: Chartered Accountant

Education: CA School of Business CA Program, CPA with Israeli Council of Certified Public Accountants, B.A. in Economics and Accounting, University of Haifa (Israel)

Arrived: July 2003

Registered/Requalified: Licensing in process

Hired: October 2003

Employer: Lazer Grant LLP

NOC Code*: 1111 

NOC Occupation: Financial Auditors and Accountants

Skill Type: Business, Finance and Administration Occupations (NOC 1)

Industry Sector: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (NAICS 54)

Keywords: CA, Chartered Accountant, CPA, Certified Public Accountant, partner, articling, Uniform Evaluation Exam, mentor, Russian, Hebrew, finance

*Each occupation has an official name and unique number called the 'National Occupation Classification' code or 'NOC'.