http://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases-rss.aspxThis folder name appears in RSS feedhttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=8606 <p>Yik Fung Au Yeung Honoured as One of the Top 100 CGAs in Canada October 27, 2008 VANCOUVER – The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA BC) is pleased to congratulate Yik Fung Au-Yeung, FCGA, of Vancouver, BC who was selected as one of the Top 100 CGAs in Canada.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 28 Oct 2008 16:34:04 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4004 <p>Natallia Shuklina of West Vancouver was recently awarded the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s Level 1 Tuition Scholarship from the CGA-BC Educational Foundation and the Level 1 Award of Excellence from CGA-Canada, at the CGA-BC annual Convocation ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2007.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:24:17 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=15934 <p>On March 4, the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) will host a breakfast seminar on the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).</p> Application AdministratorFri, 26 Feb 2010 19:44:56 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=15222 <p>Vancouver, B.C. – The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce its President and Board of Governors for 2010.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 14 Jan 2010 21:32:07 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=5286 <p>On the first anniversary of the historic trade agreement between Alberta and British Columbia, a national coalition of ten business, industry and professional associations is urging the federal and provincial governments to cooperate in finding ways to strengthen the economic union.</p> Kim BallThu, 03 Apr 2008 16:24:37 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3996 <p>Swaminathan Jayaraman, CGA, of Surrey was recently awarded the CCH Canadian Ltd. Scholarship for Auditing 1 from the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s Educational Foundation.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:28:24 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10950 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Stephen Spector, MA, FCGA, has been elected President for 2009. He is the Proprietor of Spector and Associates in North Vancouver and is a lecturer in accounting at Simon Fraser University.</p> Srdj MagasMon, 16 Feb 2009 22:41:12 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=20586 <p>Today’s status quo budget wasn’t unexpected says Bruce Hurst, FCGA, the Chair of the Certified General Accountants Association of B.C. “But we are looking to the next budget, which has to chart the province on the next phase of the province’s economic growth.”</p> Application AdministratorTue, 15 Feb 2011 23:59:28 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3490 <p>Deborah Rasnick, CGA, was awarded the President’s Award for Education at a ceremony in Victoria, as part of the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s (CGA-BC) annual conference.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:21:11 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3492 <p>Colin Bruintjes, FCGA, has been awarded a Life Membership by the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC).</p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:20:22 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=8616 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the 17 CGAs from BC who were honoured for demonstrating exemplary service to their profession and communities.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 28 Oct 2008 17:24:53 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4604 <p>CGA-Canada Launches 100th Anniversary Celebration. Search begins for 100 CGAs who have made a difference. CGA-Canada Media Release (Vancouver, February 11, 2008).</p> Application AdministratorMon, 11 Feb 2008 18:24:36 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10922 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Sarah Tobun, CGA, will serve on the Association's Board of Governors for 2009.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 21:00:56 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10926 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Rose Henri, BAccSc, CGA, has been elected to the Association's Board of Governors for 2009.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 21:00:11 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4000 <p>On Saturday, November 3, the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) held its annual Convocation ceremony at the Vancouver Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre to welcome 386 new members and to recognize the following CGA members and students</p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:26:49 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3994 <p>Robert Howat of Prince George was recently awarded the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s Level 4 Tuition Scholarship from the CGA-BC Educational Foundation.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:29:22 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10946 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Patrick Keller, BBA (App), FCGA, will serve as the Association's Past-President and Treasurer and sit on its Board of Governors for 2009.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:59:29 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=26438 Congratulations to Pat Keller, FCGA, who has been named Chair of the CGA-Canada Board of Directors for 2013. Application AdministratorWed, 05 Dec 2012 22:56:14 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3998 <p>Rosalie Klages of North Vancouver was recently awarded the CCH Canadian Ltd. Scholarship for Taxation 1 from the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s Educational Foundation, at CGA-BC’s annual Convocation ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2007.<br /></p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:27:40 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3600 <p>The power of the CGA designation was a recurrent theme at the Certified General Accountants of BC’s annual convocation ceremony, held on Nov. 3, at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre.<br /></p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:32:49 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=14514 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) is pleased to announce that Yasmin Ratansi, FCGA, is the John Leslie Award recipient for 2009.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 27 Oct 2009 15:54:05 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10936 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Michael McAdam, CGA, will serve on the Association's Board of Governors for 2009.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:56:15 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=5414 <p>President Pat Keller, FCGA, and the Board of CGA-BC are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael McAdam, CGA, to the Association’s Board of Governors.</p> Srdj MagasFri, 09 Jan 2009 17:10:35 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=16306 <p>The Board of Governors of the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia is pleased to announce that Maurice (Moe) Jones, FCGA, has been appointed interim Executive Director of the Association.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 29 Mar 2010 18:28:03 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3498 <p>Maria Pattison, CGA, of Penticton has been recognized for her volunteer work with the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC). </p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:41:03 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4006 <p>Elizabeth Thurlow of Maple Ridge was recently awarded the ACCPAC International Scholarship from the CGA-BC Educational Foundation and the Level 2 Award of Excellence from CGA-Canada, at the CGA-BC annual Convocation ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2007.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:23:17 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4008 <p>On Saturday, November 3, the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) held its annual Convocation ceremony at the Vancouver Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre to welcome 386 new members and to recognize the following CGA members and students</p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:22:22 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=8604 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA BC) is pleased to congratulate Linda Tynan, CGA, of Nelson, BC who was selected as one of the Top 100 CGAs in Canada.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 28 Oct 2008 18:54:27 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3496 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) has recognized Kin Tam, CGA, of Vancouver for his volunteer work. </p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:19:39 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10948 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that John Pankratz, CGA, will serve as the Association's First Vice-President and sit on its Board of Governors for 2009. Mr. Pankratz has been on the CGA-BC Board since 2006.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:55:28 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=6656 <p>President Pat Keller, FCGA, and the Board of Governors of CGA-BC are pleased to announce that John Pankratz, CGA, has been elected Second Vice-President of the Association.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 23 Jun 2009 18:10:19 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10928 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Joanne Pulis, CGA, will serve on the Association's Board of Governors for 2009. Ms. Pulis has been on the CGA-BC Board since 2005.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:53:29 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=21530 <p>Today’s report by an independent panel that reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of the province’s harmonized sales tax offers a fair and accurate analysis of the new value-added tax, Bruce Hurst, FCGA, the Chair of the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia said.</p> Application AdministratorThu, 05 May 2011 22:31:11 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19170 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that it will host <strong>‘Small Business is Big Business in B.C.’,</strong> CGA-BC’s MLA luncheon in Victoria on Monday, October 4.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 01 Nov 2010 15:35:11 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=6098 <p>President Pat Keller, FCGA, and the Board of CGA-BC are pleased to announce the appointment of Guy Heywood to the Association’s Board of Governors. Heywood, who is the co-founder and Vice President, Finance of Renaissance Power Corporation, has been appointed Lay Board Representative of CGA-BC as of May 1, 2008.</p> David FermanFri, 16 May 2008 22:31:24 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=13130 <p>Vancouver, B.C. – The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Grade 12 Graduate Continuing Education Tuition Scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 14 Jul 2009 15:59:30 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10944 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Gordon Clissold, FCGA, will serve on the Association's Board of Governors for 2009. Mr. Clissold is Director of Finance for the Waterfront Employers of BC.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:52:51 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=8624 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to congratulate Gordon Chan, FCGA, who was selected as one of the Top 100 CGAs in Canada.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 28 Oct 2008 18:46:17 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=23026 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is hosting its 2011 conference at the Victoria Conference Centre <span><span lang="EN-US">and the Fairmont Empress Hotel from September 21 to 25, 2011. </span></span> Application AdministratorTue, 20 Sep 2011 15:43:57 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19820 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that a new leadership award was bestowed posthumously to former Executive Director Bill Caulfield, CGA (Hon.) who passed away in early 2010. </p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:13:33 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=15906 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) has announced that former member Sharon Louise Keller of Burnaby, B.C., has been barred from reinstatement to membership, effective February 3, 2010 as a result of disciplinary action. A person barred from reinstatement is not permitted to hold out that they are a CGA or use the CGA designation or conduct business as a member of the CGA Association.</p> Anne NilssonTue, 23 Feb 2010 21:20:44 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=20508 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia gives notice that former member David McDiarmid of Delta is barred from reinstatement to membership, effective January 4, 2011, as a result of disciplinary action.</p> Application AdministratorFri, 04 Feb 2011 19:51:59 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3506 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is proud to announce that one of its members, Brian Galloway, FCGA, has been granted a Fellowship by CGA-Canada. </p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:18:30 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3502 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is proud to announce that one of its members, Patrick Keller, FCGA, has been granted a Fellowship by CGA-Canada. </p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:47:57 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3504 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is proud to announce that one of its members, Baldev Gill, FCGA, has been granted a Fellowship by CGA-Canada. </p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:48:56 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3508 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is proud to announce that one of its members, Jim Burch, FCGA, has been granted a Fellowship by CGA-Canada. </p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:17:38 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3488 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is proud to announce that one of its members, Arn van Iersel, FCGA, has been granted a Fellowship by CGA-Canada. </p> Lisa SoThu, 29 Nov 2007 19:36:26 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3514 <p>Commenting on the Economic Statement delivered today by the Federal Finance Minister, CGA-Canada says: “The tax cuts are no trick. Broad-based tax relief for businesses and individuals are long-overdue.”</p> Application AdministratorWed, 07 Nov 2007 16:57:21 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=13752 <p>Edward Downing 123456 </p> Application AdministratorTue, 08 Sep 2009 19:07:20 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=24327 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that David Sale, CGA, of Surrey, B.C. was elected Second Vice-Chair by the Association’s Board of Governors on March 24, 2012. He now joins the CGA-BC Executive Committee. </p> Srdj MagasThu, 29 Mar 2012 16:48:47 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4002 <p>Rianto Halim Tanudiredja, CGA, of Coquitlam, was recently awarded the CGA-Canada National Top 10 Recognition Award at the CGA-BC annual Convocation ceremony on Saturday, November 3, 2007. </p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:25:47 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10940 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Connie Forrest, CGA, will serve on the Association's Board of Governors for 2009. Ms. Forrest was first elected to the CGA-BC Board in September 2006.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:52:03 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4132 <p>CGA-Canada Media Release. Competition Bureau Validates CGA Position on Public Practice Rights.</p> Application AdministratorThu, 13 Dec 2007 16:18:52 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10932 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Cindy Choi, CGA, will serve on the Association's Board of Governors for 2009. Ms. Choi was first elected to the CGA-BC Board in September 2006.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:51:26 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=17600 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia is pleased to announce that Cindy Choi, CGA, of Victoria, B.C.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 13 Jul 2010 20:39:15 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3510 <p>B.C.’s Certified General Accountants were looking for a budget that would make the province a business leader and continue to fuel the province’s growing economy, said Gordon Clissold, FCGA, CGA-BC’s President.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 08 Sep 2009 19:08:23 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=22022 <p>VANCOUVER, June 9 – The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) will be releasing its fourth comprehensive research report on household debt and consumption.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 09 Jun 2011 17:19:46 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=14390 <p>CGA-Canada (Certified General Accountants Association of Canada) recognizes 20 students and new CGAs for their outstanding academic achievement.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 26 Oct 2009 15:21:02 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=22598 <p>Two leading international accountancy bodies, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) have renewed a global recognition agreement.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 12 Jul 2011 16:35:33 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=20700 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) provides resources for individuals and business to assist them in preparing their income tax returns and with other aspects of tax and financial planning. <p></p> Application AdministratorThu, 24 Feb 2011 19:39:22 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19734 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate Bruce Hurst, FCGA, for receiving the fellowship designation. CGA-Canada awards the fellowship in recognition of exemplary service to the Association, the profession or the community.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:11:31 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=26798 On Tuesday, February 19, the budget review team of CGA-BC will take part in the Victoria budget lock-up from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm PST, when it will provide its analysis of the 2013 provincial budget. Application AdministratorMon, 18 Feb 2013 20:32:59 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=24145 <p>On Tuesday, February 21, the budget review team of CGA-BC will take part in the Victoria budget lock-up from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm PST, when it will provide its impressions of the first budget of Christy Clark’s administration.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 20 Feb 2012 22:02:17 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=20580 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia's budget review team will be in the Victoria budget lock-up to provide their impressions of the province’s 2011 budget from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm PST on Tuesday, February 15.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 15 Feb 2011 22:11:27 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=16140 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) has published an information guide on the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) to assist businesses that are still uncertain about the new tax before it is implemented on July 1, 2010. </p> Application AdministratorTue, 16 Mar 2010 21:02:33 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=15708 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia supports the provincial government’s self-appointed mission to foster economic growth and job creation through faster project approvals, lower costs, open trade and labour mobility, said CGA-BC President John Pankratz, FCGA.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 24 Feb 2010 18:14:55 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19758 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) has recently released its annual recommendations to the provincial government’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Budget Consultation.<br /></p> Application AdministratorTue, 02 Nov 2010 15:11:35 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=21186 <p>This is an historic year for the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) as it marks the 60th anniversary of its founding by an act of the British Columbia legislature on April 18, 1951.</p> Application AdministratorFri, 15 Apr 2011 18:49:16 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=13036 <p>CGA BC Elects Second Vice President The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia is pleased to announce that Bruce Hurst, CGA, was elected Second Vice President by the CGA BC Board of Governors on June 20, 2009. He now joins the CGA-BC executive.</p> Srdj MagasFri, 16 Jul 2010 18:03:22 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=14042 <p>B.C.’s Certified General Accountants are investing in the future of post secondary accounting education to the tune of $100,000 with a new scholarship fund at Okanagan College.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 24 Nov 2009 00:18:58 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=14216 <p>Vancouver—October 11, 2009—British Columbia’s fastest growing accounting body delivered a bumper crop of professional accountants yesterday as 535 students graduated as Certified General Accountants.</p> Srdj MagasSun, 11 Oct 2009 20:04:42 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19754 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the three individuals who have been conferred Life Membership.<br /><p></p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:12:39 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=9690 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) has enthusiastically welcomed the news that progress has been made on internal Canadian trade, including the move toward unfettered mobility of professionals.</p> Srdj MagasFri, 12 Dec 2008 22:59:20 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=8626 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the three individuals who have been conferred Life Membership.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 28 Oct 2008 18:55:08 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=8618 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate David Fairhall, FCGA and Nazir Nenshi, FCGA, for receiving the fellowship designation. CGA-Canada awards the fellowship in recognition of exemplary service to the Association, the profession or the community.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 28 Oct 2008 19:04:21 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=9886 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Stephen Spector, MA, FCGA, has been elected President for 2009. He is the Proprietor of Spector and Associates in North Vancouver and is a lecturer in accounting at Simon Fraser University. As President of the Association, Mr. Spector will represent members and students to the business community, educational institutions, all levels of government and the public. He was first elected to the CGA-BC Board in 1998.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:49:38 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4190 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Patrick Keller, BBA (App), FCGA, has been elected President for 2008.</p> Srdj MagasFri, 09 Jan 2009 17:14:50 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=1534 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Gordon Clissold, FCGA, has been elected President for 2007.</p> Srdj MagasFri, 09 Jan 2009 17:13:31 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=26489 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce its Board of Governors for 2013: Application AdministratorFri, 21 Dec 2012 18:08:35 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=23859 VANCOUVER – The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce its Board of Governors for 2012. Srdj MagasWed, 21 Mar 2012 22:22:45 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=20152 <p>VANCOUVER – The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce its Board of Governors for 2011.</p> Application AdministratorFri, 24 Dec 2010 16:05:37 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=25280 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce the recipients of its Grade 12 Graduate Continuing Education Tuition Scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year.</p> Application AdministratorThu, 28 Jun 2012 16:30:19 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=26483 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Candace Nancke, FCGA , has been elected Chair of the Association’s Board of Governors for 2013. </p> Application AdministratorFri, 21 Dec 2012 18:07:15 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=23860 <p>VANCOUVER – The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Cindy Choi, BAccS, FCGA, has been elected Chair of the Association’s Board of Governors for 2012. </p> Srdj MagasSun, 01 Jan 2012 09:31:32 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=20150 <p>VANCOUVER – The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that <strong>Bruce Hurst, CFP, FCGA</strong>, has been elected Chair of the Association’s Board of Governors for 2011. Mr. Hurst is a Director and Senior Shareholder with the Richmond public accounting firm of Reid Hurst Nagy Inc.</p> Application AdministratorFri, 24 Dec 2010 16:07:49 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19752 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2010 recipients of the J.M. Macbeth Award for exceptional service at the chapter level.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:14:16 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19732 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the two recipients of the Harold Clarke Award for 2010.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:16:11 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19748 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2010 recipients of its annual member awards.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:15:35 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=8614 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2008 recipients of the J.M. Macbeth Award for exceptional service at the chapter level.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 28 Oct 2008 17:12:11 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=8612 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the five recipients of the Harold Clarke Award for 2008.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 28 Oct 2008 17:03:45 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=8608 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the following recipients of the CGA Ambassador of Distinction Award.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 28 Oct 2008 16:39:43 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=8472 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2008 recipients of its annual awards.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 20 Oct 2008 22:30:25 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4942 <p>As British Columbians countdown to the April 30 deadline for filing personal tax returns, the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia is offering a number of resources that will help people determine whether they will be getting a refund or paying the government this tax season. </p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:15:52 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10976 <p>Finance Minister Colin Hansen produced a budget that should help the province weather the worst of the global economic crisis, says the province’s Certified General Accountants. </p> Application AdministratorTue, 17 Feb 2009 23:32:57 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=13712 <p>Certified General Accountants B.C. Budget Update Offers Solid Plan for Growth Victoria, B.C. ― September 1, 2009 ― Finance Minister Colin Hansen produced a budget update that recognizes the impact of the global economic crisis on British Columbia and lays out a solid plan for economic recovery, says British Columbia’s Certified General Accountants. </p> Application AdministratorTue, 01 Sep 2009 22:35:02 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3494 <p>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.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:34:49 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=20458 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) welcomed the province's decision to appoint an independent panel to analyze the implications of keeping the HST or returning to the PST and GST sales tax system.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 27 Jan 2011 17:20:14 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19958 <p>VANCOUVER – The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to congratulate the students in the CGA Program of Professional Studies who have received educational awards and academic scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:17:47 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19956 <p>VANCOUVER – The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce the top ten graduating students in the CGA Program of Professional Studies for the 2009-2010 academic year.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:17:14 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3500 <p>Jennifer Cheveldave, CGA, of Castlegar has been recognized for her volunteer work with the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC). </p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:50:00 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10924 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Candace Nancke, CGA, has been elected to the Association's Board of Governors for 2009 and will represent the Lower Mainland. She is the Managing Partner with the CGA public practice accounting firm Loren, Nancke &amp; Company and she resides in Coquitlam, B.C.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:48:29 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=22282 <p>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.<br /></p> Application AdministratorMon, 04 Jul 2011 15:20:48 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10930 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that C.Y. (Cheng-Yan) Tay, CGA, will serve on the Association's Board of Governors for 2009. Mr. Tay was first elected to the Board in September 2007. He is Director of Finance and Corporate Secretary with Leisura Developments in Vancouver, where he also resides.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:47:50 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=3992 <p>On Saturday, November 3, the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) held its annual Convocation ceremony at the Vancouver Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre to welcome 386 new members and to recognize the following CGA members and students.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:30:50 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10938 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Bruce Hurst, CGA, will serve on the Association's Board of Governors for 2009. Mr. Hurst was elected to the CGA-BC Board in September 2006. He is a Partner in the firm of Reid Hurst Nagy in Richmond, where he also resides.</p> Srdj MagasFri, 16 Jul 2010 17:59:29 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=22848 B.C.’s CGAs expressed disappointment that the Harmonized Sales Tax had been defeated, but respected the decision of the people of British Columbia to reject the tax. The HST was defeated by a vote of 54.73 per cent to 45.27 per cent. Application AdministratorFri, 26 Aug 2011 20:50:28 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10934 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Brigitte Mettler, CGA, will serve on the Association's Board of Governors for 2009. Ms. Mettler was first elected to the CGA-BC Board in September 2006. She is the Practice Manager for Clare Moisey Medical Clinic Inc. in Smithers, where she also resides.<br /></p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:45:47 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=27035 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Brian Friedrich, BA, MEd, FCCA (UK), FCGA, of Surrey, B.C., was elected Second Vice-Chair by the Association’s Board of Governors on March 23, 2013. He now joins the CGA-BC Executive Committee. Application AdministratorWed, 03 Apr 2013 20:25:35 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10942 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that Brian Friedrich, BA, MEd, CGA, will serve on the Association's Board of Governors for 2009. Mr. Friedrich was first elected to the CGA-BC Board in September 2007. He is a Principal with Friedrich &amp; Friedrich Corporation in Surrey, where he also resides.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 20:43:03 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19730 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate Brian Friedrich, CGA, and Laura Friedrich, CGA on receiving the 2010 President’s Award for Education.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:14:54 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=23749 VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce that B.C. Auditor General John Doyle will be the keynote speaker at the Association’s inaugural Eco Forum on December 1. Application AdministratorWed, 30 Nov 2011 22:05:59 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=27246 The Chairs and CEOs of the Certified Management Accountants Society of BC (CMA BC) and the Certified General Accountants Association of BC (CGA-BC), and the President and CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC (ICABC) have signed an agreement to pursue a merger. Application AdministratorThu, 09 May 2013 18:10:07 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=19960 <p>VANCOUVER, B.C. – British Columbia’s professional accounting community got a little bit bigger today with the graduation of 507 Certified General Accountants at the Association’s 2010 Convocation. It is the second largest graduating class in the Association’s 59-year history.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Nov 2010 23:18:50 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=26035 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is hosting its annual MLA luncheon in Victoria on Thursday, October 4. This event brings government, business and the CGA profession together as part of the launch of <em>Small Business Month </em>in B.C. Application AdministratorTue, 02 Oct 2012 18:07:44 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=23383 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) admitted 494 new CGAs into membership today at its 2011 Convocation. Application AdministratorSat, 15 Oct 2011 00:49:04 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4812 <p>B.C.'s Certified General Accountants Offer Mixed Reaction to a Green Budget Victoria, B.C. – B.C.’s Certified General Accountants gave today’s “Going Green” provincial budget a mixed review.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 25 Feb 2008 19:36:52 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=23264 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is hosting its annual MLA luncheon in Victoria on Monday, October 3. This event brings government, business and the CGA profession together as part of the launch of <em>Small Business Month </em>in B.C. Application AdministratorFri, 30 Sep 2011 15:01:24 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=24149 <p>B.C. remains on track for a balanced budget for 2013-14, but public debt continues to inch up, says Cindy Choi, FCGA, the Chair of B.C.’s Certified General Accountants.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 21 Feb 2012 23:53:30 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=26800 Finance Minister Michael de Jong has marked the government’s return to fiscal discipline with a balanced budget and a $197 million surplus for 2013-14, Candace Nancke, FCGA, Chair of the Certified General Accountants Association of B.C. said today. Application AdministratorTue, 19 Feb 2013 23:18:19 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=4350 <p>It is with regret that the Association accepts the resignation of Edward Ma, CGA, as Second V-P of CGA-BC and as a member of the Association’s Board of Governors.<br /></p> Srdj MagasTue, 02 Sep 2008 16:16:52 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=18912 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is hosting its 2010 conference at the Hilton Whistler Resort and Whistler Conference Centre in Whistler, B.C. from September 15 to 19, 2010.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 01 Nov 2010 15:34:09 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=5338 <p>An agreement between CPA Australia and the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) has extended the global reach of both organizations into new continents, it was announced today.</p> Application AdministratorFri, 04 Jul 2008 19:10:00 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=21812 <p>PRINCE GEORGE – Five senior academics, including three from the University of Northern British Columbia, were presented with their CGA designations today at a special presentation at the Fortune Palace Restaurant in Prince George.</p> Application AdministratorFri, 27 May 2011 18:33:07 GMThttp://www.cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=26326 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) admitted 457 new CGAs into membership today at its 2012 Convocation. Srdj MagasTue, 13 Nov 2012 21:32:16 GMT