CGA News

XBRL Poised to Displace PDF as Global Financial Filing Standard

Application Administrator — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:13:10 GMT

XBRL poised to displace PDF as global financial filing standard Business in Vancouver December 15, 2007 Securities regulators, accountants, analysts, investors, bankers, tech workers and even the guy who wrote Wikinomics were in Vancouver last

Wynne Powell, FCGA, Wins Retail Award for Exceptional Leadership

Application Administrator — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:16:27 GMT

London Drugs President and COO Wynne Powell, FCGA, will receive the prestigious 2008 Henry Singer Award by the University of Alberta’s School of Retailing on October 6 in Edmonton.

Wynne Powell, FCGA, Receives the R.W. Caulfield Award for Leadership

Application Administrator — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:10:37 GMT

London Drugs President and CEO Wynne Powell is the 2011 recipient of the R.W. Caulfield Award for Leadership.

Wynne Powell, FCGA, Connects with BCIT Students

Kim Ball — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:45:48 GMT

Passion, hunger, knowledge and high energy – these are the fundamental components to success, in the words of keynote speaker Wynne Powell, FCGA.

Workloads Driving Accounting Hires

Lisa So — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:33:49 GMT

Accounting financial executives expect to continue hiring accounting and finance professionals in the third quarter, according to the Robert Half Financial Hiring Index, although at a more moderate rate than during the second quarter.

What's at Stake in BC's HST Referendum

Srdj Magas — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:55:53 GMT

Despite promises of cash today and lower rates tomorrow, opinion still appears to be divided among British Columbians on whether they will support the HST in the upcoming referendum. Polls in early June suggested the tide may be turning in favour of the HST, but it is still too close to call.

Victoria Conference Sets Record-Breaking Pace

Lisa So — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:32:32 GMT

Victoria, BC—CGA BC, not to mention downtown Victoria, is preparing for the biggest conference in its 56 year history. The biggest in just about any way you want to measure it...

Vancouver Boasts Lowest Business Tax Costs in Canada, KPMG Report

Application Administrator — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:11:42 GMT

Vancouver boasts lowest business tax costs in Canada, KPMG report Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Business in Vancouver Vancouver has one of the lowest business tax costs out of 35 major cities around the world studied by KPMG in a new report.

Tips for Heading Off Crisis in a Downturn

Application Administrator — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:22:34 GMT

The economic downturn has left many Canadians with mounting personal debt and credit problems.

The Best of the Best: CGA-BC Member Award Winners

Srdj Magas — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:54:21 GMT

In a year when CGA-BC celebrated its 60th anniversary and welcomed its 10,000th CGA into membership, it seemed only fitting that the Association dazzled its members with a fireworks display at the Chair’s Banquet & Awards Gala.

Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers

Application Administrator — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:35:06 GMT

CGA-BC is a volunteer-powered organization. Whether acting as ambassadors to the business community, promoting the CGA program to potential students, running for charity in our name or invigilating at exams, our volunteers turn our business objectives into reality year after year.

Tax Measure Highlights

Srdj Magas — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:09:28 GMT

Tax Measure Highlights

Sylvie Voghel Named 2008 John Leslie Award Winner

Application Administrator — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:37:35 GMT

The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) is pleased to announce that Sylvie Voghel, B.Sc., FCGA, is the recipient of the John Leslie Award for 2008.

Survey: 40 per cent of U.S. SMB Networks Not Secure

Application Administrator — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:01:45 GMT

Despite having anti-virus and anti-spam software as well as a firewall installed, four in 10 small and medium sized companies in the United States still do not believe their networks are secure, a new survey shows.

Survey Predicts Positive Hiring Climate for Fourth Quarter

BUILTIN BUILTIN — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Canadian employers expect a favorable hiring climate for the October to December period of 2007 according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

Sun, Surf and CGA

Srdj Magas — Mon, 30 May 2011 22:26:28 GMT

Two very fortunate accounting students will be seeing much more than numbers this fall when they take up residence in Barbados as part of CGA-BC’s inaugural Caribbean co-op.

Small Businesses Stronger Following Downturn But Still Need Help, International Survey Finds

Application Administrator — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:55:10 GMT

SME sector ‘not out of the woods yet,’ says CGA-Canada’s Anthony Ariganello as between a third and one half of all small businesses worldwide don’t have adequate reserves to survive another financial crisis.

Skilled Accounting Shortage a Worldwide Concern

Lisa So — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:01:26 GMT

Employers around the world continue to feel the effects of a shortage of accounting and finance professionals, according to the recently released Robert Half International Global Financial Employment Monitor.

Record Number of Attendees Highlights

Application Administrator — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:29:33 GMT

Victoria, B.C. – More than 750 of the province’s leading accountants are set to convene in Victoria for the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s annual conference.

Recession Sees Finance Teams Facing Heavier Workloads, Greater Stress

Srdj Magas — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:07:38 GMT

According to a Robert Half International survey released Thursday, the negative impacts of the recession are growing as workplace morale erodes and stress loads increase.

RBC: Worst of B.C. Recession Has Likely Passed

Srdj Magas — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:18:13 GMT

While weakness in B.C.'s economy has spread and accelerated in recent months, the province has likely seen the worst of the recession, according to the Royal Bank's provincial forecast.

Quebec CGAs Gain Full Practice Rights

Application Administrator — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:51:51 GMT

Quebec CGAs Gain Full Practice Rights CNW Telbec December 19, 2007 Montréal –The Ordre des comptables généraux licenciés du Québec (CGA Quebec), achieved an historic milestone today when the National Assembly adopted Bill 46 ...

President Wins Teaching Award

Srdj Magas — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:25:19 GMT

Incoming CGA-BC President and SFU business instructor Stephen Spector, FCGA, has won a TD Canada Trust distinguished teaching award. The award, worth $3000, is based on materials preparation, statements from nominees and student comments.

Possible Acountancy Merger FAQs

Application Administrator — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:22:07 GMT

Possible Acountancy Merger FAQs I’ve heard that the accounting profession is considering a merger. Were CGA representatives a part of these discussions? We recently participated in national discussions with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and the Society

PEP Reaches 100 Partners

Srdj Magas — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:52:55 GMT

2009 03 31 PEP, the Association’s Partners in Employment Program, has reached another milestone early in 2009, and it’s a powerhouse. BC Hydro, the Crown corporation and Canada’s third largest electric utility, is the 100th employer to join PEP.

PEP Employers, CGAs and Students Reach Pinnacle of Networking

Application Administrator — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:11:01 GMT

On June 22, 2011, CGA-BC hosted the Partners in Employment Program (PEP) Showcase at the Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Hotel to provide CGA members and students a forum to connect with one another and an opportunity to meet representatives from CGA-BC’s PEP employers.

Pat Keller Receives the CRA’s Highest Award

Application Administrator — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:12:51 GMT

CGA-BC President Pat Keller, FCGA, has been presented with the CRA Award of Excellence, the most prestigious honour that can be granted to employees of the Canada Revenue Agency.

Past Association President Kenneth Weaver, FCGA, Was Renowned Accounting Educator

Srdj Magas — Tue, 31 May 2011 21:20:15 GMT

Kenneth France Weaver, FCGA, the Association’s President in 1975, passed away peacefully at his home on May 15. With his passing, CGA-BC lost one of its great leaders and long-time promoters.

Passing of Founding CGA-BC Member, Marks the ‘Closing of a Chapter in the Association’s History’

Srdj Magas — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:19:42 GMT

The death of Harold Stringer, FCGA, 92, on March 21, 2011 marks the closing of an important chapter in the Association’s history, says Bruce Hurst, FCGA, Chair of the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia.

Partnership With Caribbean Enhanced With New Affiliation Agreement

Application Administrator — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:52:29 GMT

Under the new affiliation agreement, the newly created CGA Caribbean will serve and represent members and students throughout the English speaking Caribbean.

Our Household Debt Reaches $1.3 Trillion and Continues to Grow

Srdj Magas — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:34:09 GMT

A new report by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) reveals that household debt has reached an all-time high of $1.3 trillion in 2008, yet Canadians perceive their financial condition to be better than it is.

New IRS Requirements for Foreign Tax Return Preparers Begin Jan 1

Application Administrator — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:46:02 GMT

CGA-BC is again alerting practitioners to changes by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that affect all paid preparers of U.S. tax returns.

New Executive Director Gordon Ruth, FCGA Meets Staff Photo Gallery

Srdj Magas — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:42:52 GMT

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New B.C. Taxpayer Code Sets Standards to Improve Audits

Lisa So — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:30:44 GMT

Taxpayers can look forward to faster turnarounds and greater satisfaction with government audits as part of the improved customer satisfaction standards in the third edition of the Taxpayer Fairness and Service Code.

Most Finance Executives Confident in Business Growth

Application Administrator — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:29:31 GMT

Financial executives are more optimistic today than they were this time last year, according to the annual Robert Half Global Financial Employment Monitor.

Minister Pat Bell Optimistic on BC Economy

Application Administrator — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:33:04 GMT

More than one hundred Certified General Accountants and small business owners joined the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, and 18 MLAs from both parties for CGA-BC’s MLA luncheon yesterday which also saw the kick-off of Small Business Month.

Membership Approves Bylaws at 2007 AGM

Lisa So — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:28:47 GMT

In a unanimous decision at the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s annual general meeting in Victoria, the membership approved a series of amendments to the Association’s bylaws.

Membership Approves Bylaw and CEPROC Changes at 2009 AGM

Application Administrator — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:28:37 GMT

On Saturday, September 19, 2009, the Annual General Meeting of The Certified General Accountants of British Columbia passed several amendments to the Association’s Bylaws and Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct (the Code).

Membership Approves Bylaw and CEPROC Changes at 2008 AGM

Application Administrator — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:32:37 GMT

Kelowna, BC — At the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s annual general meeting held in Kelowna, on Saturday, September 20, 2008, the membership approved a series of amendments to the Association’s Bylaws and the Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct (CEPROC).

Logo Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence by B.C. CGAs

Srdj Magas — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:35:16 GMT

This is an auspicious year for CGA BC. 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of the Association's founding by an act of the legislature. To commemorate this milestone, the Association has designed a special 60th anniversary

Latest Ads Showcase CGAs as Leaders of Respected Corporations

Application Administrator — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:15:56 GMT

New CGA television ads in the "We See More Than Numbers" campaign will begin running across Canada on Thursday, September 29. In B.C. the spots will air on Global and CTV. The second installment of the campaign also includes new print and radio commercials, and will run until early December, break for the holiday, then resume in the spring.

IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Deadline Extended

Application Administrator — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:42:51 GMT

The US 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) originally had an August 31, 2011 reporting deadline.

Introducing Value for Money Could Rein in Health Care Spending, says CGA-Canada Report

Application Administrator — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:32:23 GMT

Injecting tens of billions of dollars into Canadian hospitals with no value measures in place is an inefficient approach to health care spending, says a report from the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada).

Internal Revenue Service Reopens Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program

Application Administrator — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:29:49 GMT

‘People need to come in and get right with us before we find you,’ says IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman.

Integrity Paramount Say CFOs

Lisa So — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:45:21 GMT

Integrity is the most important quality in a leader according to a U.S. survey of Chief Financial Officers.

Haiti Diary

Srdj Magas — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:09:29 GMT

Haiti Diary Original Message From Edward Tanaka Sent Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11 16 PM Subject Greetings from Haiti Hi All, Today was a very full day that started at 3 am in Miami, to catch a 2 hour flight

Gordon Ruth, FCGA, Appointed as CGA-BC Executive Director

Srdj Magas — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:47:47 GMT

Gordon Ruth, BA, FCGA, has been appointed as our new Executive Director.

G'day Mate. B.C. Finds New AG Down Under

Application Administrator — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:06:34 GMT

B.C. has a new auditor general. John Doyle, the deputy auditor general for the state of Western Australia, was the unanimous choice of the committee.

From Soup to Nuts: CGA Firm Delivers a Ton to the Richmond Food Bank

Application Administrator — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:05:57 GMT

Six weeks ago the social committee of Richmond CGA firm Reid Hurst Nagy Inc. issued a challenge to all staff to see which in-house team could contribute the most food to the Richmond Food Bank. The real winners of the challenge would be the men, women and children who depend on the food bank.

Filing With the IRS for U.S. Citizens Living in Canada

Application Administrator — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:49:07 GMT

Filing With the IRS for U.S. Citizens Living in Canada - Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative - On Feb. 8, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced its 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI). This initiative could affect U.S. citizens living in Canada if they have not previously filed annual tax returns with the IRS.

Employers Expect a Healthy Q1 Hiring Climate

Application Administrator — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:32:44 GMT

Canadian employers expect a healthy hiring climate for the January to March period of 2008 according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook.

Economic Dominance Shifts Westward

Application Administrator — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:06:32 GMT

British Columbia will experience growth of 3.1 per cent for 2007 and 3.2 per cent for 2008, according to a new report from Canada West Foundation.

CRA Warns of Mail Scam

Srdj Magas — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:14:48 GMT

E-mails disguised as Canada Revenue Agency messages contain links to harmful software. See the CRA's alert and a sample of the fraudulent e-mail.

CRA Warns of Fraudulent E-mails

Application Administrator — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:51:06 GMT

E-mails disguised as Canada Revenue Agency messages contain links to harmful software. See the CRA's alert and a sample of the fraudulent e-mail.

Conference 2011 in Victoria: A (Record) Smashing Success!

Srdj Magas — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 22:50:44 GMT

The numbers speak for themselves. This year’s CGA-BC Conference in Victoria attracted a record number of delegates, with more than 800 participants from B.C., Alberta and Asia.

Committee Needs a Few Well-Disciplined Members

Srdj Magas — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:35:40 GMT

To protect the public interest, CGA-BC, as a self-regulating professional body, adheres to prescribed standards as set out in our Act, Bylaws, and Code. Members and students have a duty to conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner in serving clients, employers, and the public.

CGAs Speaking Up for the HST at Public Forums

Srdj Magas — Mon, 30 May 2011 22:25:54 GMT

CGA-BC is an active member of the Smart Tax Alliance that favours keeping the Harmonized Sales Tax. As such, your Association encourages you and your colleagues to attend the coming pre-referendum forums in your community.

CGA-Canada Welcomes Red Tape Reduction Commission

Application Administrator — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:46:31 GMT

The creation of the Red Tape Commission was greeted as a step in the right direction by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada). In a January 14 media release, the association welcomed the federal government’s action to address the burden of red tape on small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs).

CGA-Canada Wants AIT to RIP

Lisa So — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:41:54 GMT

After more than a decade of tracking, reporting on, and using the Agreement on Trade (AIT), the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada wants the federal and provincial governments to do away with the Agreement and re-think their approach to regulating domestic trade.

CGA-Canada Supports Common Securities Regulator for Canada

Application Administrator — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:41:49 GMT

CGA-Canada approves of the recommendations of the Expert Panel on Securities Regulation in Canada to create a common securities regulator.

CGA-Canada Sends Open Letter to Prime Minister

Application Administrator — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:12:21 GMT

In response to the federal government’s throne speech, CGA-Canada has sent an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper calling for action to take down the barriers to interprovincial trade, and to get moving on its plan for broad-based tax relief.

CGA-Canada Awards Highest Honour

Application Administrator — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:20:07 GMT

VANCOUVER, Oct. 28—The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) is pleased to announce the John Leslie award recipient for 2010 - Pierre Barnès, FCGA of Montreal, Quebec.

CGA-Canada and CPA Ireland Enter Strategic Partnership

Srdj Magas — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:00:14 GMT

(Dublin, June 3, 2009) —The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland) and the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) have entered into a mutual recognition agreement (MRA).

CGA-BC Welcomes New Executive Director

Application Administrator — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:46:11 GMT

CGA BC Welcomes New Executive Director Gordon Ruth, FCGA

CGA-BC Staff: 'Presenting' a Generous Lot

Srdj Magas — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:42:18 GMT

CGA BC Staff ‘Presenting’ a Generous Lot Standing in Debbie Davis’ office in the last week before the Christmas break was a difficult performance, one that required the balance and care of a Cirque du

CGA-BC Sponsors Fastest-Growing Companies Survey

Lisa So — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:40:50 GMT

CGA-BC was front and centre as the lead sponsor of the recent Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in B.C. survey and celebration. The annual Business in Vancouver event honours the 100 B.C. companies whose revenue has grown the fastest over the past five years.

CGA-BC Says Stay-the-Course Budget Good for Province, Small Business

Application Administrator — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:43:08 GMT

Victoria, B.C. --- March 2, 2010 --- Finance Minister Colin Hansen has delivered a ‘stay the course’ budget that will help the province emerge from the global economic crisis, says John Pankratz, FCGA, the President of the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC).

CGA-BC Reflects Multicultural Diversity

Srdj Magas — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:08:30 GMT

CGA-BC isn’t just recognizing Multiculturalism Week this Nov. 13–19, we live it 52 weeks and 365 days a year. For 51 of those weeks we, like most of B.C.—the most ethnically varied province in Canada—take our diversity for granted. This week is different. This week we appreciate where we come from and declare thanks that we are here.

CGA-BC Leaders Host Merger Update Forums for Members, Students

Srdj Magas — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:37:23 GMT

Canada’s accounting profession is undergoing extensive change this year, with several merger discussions underway across the country.

CGA-BC Launches New Website

Lisa So — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:39:25 GMT

It's been over eight months in the works. It's taken hundreds of hours of research. Thousands more hours of programming, publishing and linking.

CGA-BC Earns Climate Smart Seal of Approval

Application Administrator — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:47:09 GMT

CGA-BC’s efforts to track and reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions have been recognized by Climate Smart, which has confirmed the Association’s completion of the baseline year of the Climate Smart program.

CGA-BC Board Members Elected, Appointed

Srdj Magas — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:00:48 GMT

Guy Heywood Elected to North Van City Council. Gordon Clissold, FCGA, Appointed to CGA-Canada Board.

CGA-BC Announces the Passing of Executive Director R. W. (Bill) Caulfield, BA, FCIS, CGA (Hon.)

Srdj Magas — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:02:30 GMT

The Board of Governors of CGA-BC regrets to inform you of the passing of R. W. (Bill) Caulfield, BA, FCIS, CGA (Hon.), long time Executive Director of CGA-BC. He had been battling lymphatic cancer for the past two years and died peacefully last night at Lions Gate Hospital at 9:30 pm surrounded by his family.

CGA-BC Announces 2008 Recipients of Annual Awards and Top 100 CGAs Selected from BC

Application Administrator — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:22:28 GMT

The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2008 recipients of its annual awards.

CGA Responds to Competition Bureau Report

Application Administrator — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:31:20 GMT

CGA Responds to Competition Bureau Report

CGA Position on Possible Accountancy Merger

Application Administrator — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:29:23 GMT

I am writing to tell you that CGA recently participated in exploratory discussions with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and the Society of Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada) to explore opportunities for a national merger of the accounting profession in Canada.

CGA Launches First National Advertising Campaign

Application Administrator — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:11:07 GMT

Vancouver, March 31, 2009 – The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) and its provincial and territorial partners today launched a Canada-wide, multi-media advertising campaign emphasizing the depth of skills and experience that Certified General Accountants bring to their employers and clients.

CGA Dominates Accounting Education

Lisa So — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:38:13 GMT

Congratulations to all new CGA grads, including a sizeable group who are past graduates of BCIT's Financial Management diploma program.

CGA Association Welcomes 494 New Graduates into Membership

Srdj Magas — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:41:33 GMT

It’s convocation season, time for CGA-BC’s annual injection of new talent into its already impressive body of members.

CFOs Foresee No Change to Q1 Hiring

Lisa So — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:54:52 GMT

Five per cent of chief financial officers in Canada plan to add accounting and finance staff during the first quarter of 2008 and five per cent anticipate personnel reductions. Executives in the finance, insurance and real estate sector are most optimistic about hiring.

CFOs Expect Increased Hiring in Second Quarter

Application Administrator — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:04:09 GMT

The hiring of full-time accounting and finance professionals is expected to increase slightly in the second quarter of 2009, according to the Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index.

Certified General Accountants Recognized for Outstanding Service

Srdj Magas — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:18:43 GMT

The annual presentation of the J.M. Macbeth awards were made to a select group of Certified General Accountants in honour of their significant contributions to their respective chapters.

Certified General Accountants Association of Canada welcomes changes to Agreement on Internal Trade

Srdj Magas — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:08:49 GMT

The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) applauds the changes to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) agreed to last week by the first ministers to remove barriers that restrict labour mobility across the country.

Certified General Accountants Association Chooses Grip Limited of Toronto

Application Administrator — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:36:12 GMT

The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) in collaboration with the provincial and territorial organizations have chosen Grip Limited of Toronto to develop a Canada-wide advertising campaign to emphasize the CGA designation’s excellence, distinctiveness and leadership in the field of professional accounting and business. The national and provincial multi-media campaign is set to launch in early April.

Candace Nancke, CGA, Elected Second Vice-Chair of CGA-BC

Srdj Magas — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:36:20 GMT

The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia is pleased to announce that Candace Nancke, CGA, of Coquitlam, B.C., was elected Second Vice-Chair by the CGA-BC Board of Governors on June 25, 2011. She now joins the CGA-BC Executive.

Canadians Without Cash Don't Open Tax-Free Savings Accounts: RBC

Srdj Magas — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:54:24 GMT

Victoria, B.C. – More than 750 of the province’s leading accountants are set to convene in Victoria for the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s annual conference.

Canadian Manufacturers Not Prepared For Pandemic, says survey

Srdj Magas — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:05:21 GMT

Most Canadian manufacturers and exporters are not prepared for a pandemic, according to a Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association survey.

Canadian Families Struggling With Record Household Debt Levels

Application Administrator — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:32:34 GMT

TORONTO, June 14, 2011 — While consumer spending may be down in the first quarter of 2011, many Canadians are continuing to struggle with record levels of household debt.

Canada Helps Foreign-Trained Accountants Enter Workforce

Srdj Magas — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:22:20 GMT

Canada to Help Foreign-Trained Accountants Enter Workforce The Government of Canada is funding a project that will make it easier for internationally trained accountants to find work in their field. The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), mad

Business Coalition Urges Premiers to Open Trade Within Canada as Prelude to Canada-Europe Negotiations

Application Administrator — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:42:46 GMT

(Ottawa) Premiers have a unique opportunity to improve Canada’s negotiating position in free trade talks with the European Union by honouring their commitment to remove barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility, a coalition of national business associations said today.

Budget provides conditions for stimulus and investment, says CGA-Canada

Srdj Magas — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:14:40 GMT

Measures included in Budget 2009 aimed at stimulating growth, business and consumer confidence are good news for the Canadian economy, says the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada).

Budget 2009 Scorecard

Srdj Magas — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:11:37 GMT

The global economic and financial situation is unprecedented, and countries around the world are taking immediate steps to deliver aggressive stimulus packages to address the economic crisis and revive their economies.

Board Election Results Announced for 2011

Application Administrator — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:57:22 GMT

The results of the election for the 2011 Board of Governors were announced at the Annual General Meeting in Whistler on Saturday, September 18. The following members were approved to serve on the CGA-BC Board of Governors for 2011.

Board Election Results Announced at AGM

Application Administrator — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:52:05 GMT

Congratulations to the following members elected to the 2012 CGA-BC Board of Governors.

Board Election Results Announced

Application Administrator — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:38:00 GMT

The results of the election for the 2009 Board of Governors were announced at the Annual General Meeting in Kelowna on Saturday, September 20.

Best Buy Finds Sweet Deals With PEP

Application Administrator — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:38:17 GMT

Best Buy Finds Sweet Deals With PEP October 19, 2007 CGA BC's first Speed Interview Night held exclusively for one Partner in Employment at its own headquarters was held this past Wednesday.

B.C. Takes the Lead in Canada With Labour Mobility Bill

Application Administrator — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:40:05 GMT

In a move that CGAs across the country cheered, today B.C. became the first province in Canada to introduce legislation that would tear down barriers to full labour mobility for all trades and professions.

B.C. Led Accounting Industry Growth in 2005

Lisa So — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:36:28 GMT

In the cautious words of a Statistics Canada report, the nation's accounting industry "continues to be very healthy."

B.C. Auditor General to Speak at CGA-BC's Public Eco Forum

Srdj Magas — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:30:31 GMT

CGA-BC is proud to announce that B.C. Auditor General John Doyle will be the keynote speaker at the Association’s inaugural Eco Forum on December 1.

Are You Aware of CPP Changes Taking Effect January 1?

Srdj Magas — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:54:51 GMT

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is making changes that will affect two age groups: those 60 to 65, and 65 to 70 years old.

AGM Amends Bylaws and CEPROC

Srdj Magas — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:36:47 GMT

On Saturday, September 24, 2011, the Annual General Meeting of the Certified General Accountants of British Columbia passed several amendments to the Association’s Bylaws and Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct (CEPROC).

479 Students Hailed as Leaders at CGA-BC Convocation Ceremony

Application Administrator — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:04:04 GMT

At the 2008 edition of the convocation ceremony, the largest graduating class in CGA-BC’s history was celebrated like conquering heroes returning from a long campaign.