Bulletin CPA

2016.03.15

CPAs and future CPAs: What’s in a signature?

How do I write my CPA designation in my email signature or on a document?

Can I use my CPA designation outside Quebec?

Can I refer to myself as a public accountant?

How do I present myself as a candidate for the profession?

Find all the answers to these questions on our website!



	In this newsletter News \| Expert advice and resources


	News

CFE registrations from March 14 to April 15

Are you a future CPA who is eligible to write the Common Final Examination (CFE)? The next offering will take place on May 25, 26 and 27, 2016.

News from the Board

The latest meeting of the Board of directors was held on February 26.

Read the main decisions [+]


	Expert advice and resources

Important information for 2015 income tax returns – New assistance program for seniors

A grant program has been implemented for 2016 and following to provide assistance to seniors whose municipal taxes have significantly increased following the coming into force of a new assessment roll. Grant applications must be filed with 2015 Quebec income tax returns.

Read the article by Francis Belzile, FCPA, FCA [+]

New certificates from Revenu Québec: Am I affected?

As part of the government’s efforts to counter the underground economy and address non-compliance issues, the requirement to obtain a certificate from Revenu Québec has been extended to the construction and employment agency industries.

Learn more about this new requirement [+]

A cautionary tale for practitioners

Avoid situations likely to result in assurance engagement claims initiated by your clients and find out the most common mistakes made by practitioners.

Read the article [+]

New publications from the Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire (MAMOT)

MAMOT has issued an information note and guidance on the recognition of deferred revenue and expenses for municipal organizations. The Order’s Working group on municipal governments invites you to read these documents (in French only).

Update of sample note to be included in the financial statements of entities responsible for the administration of municipal pension plans

The Working group on municipal governments has updated the sample note for years ending on or after December 31, 2015.

See full details [+]

CSRS 4460: Report to be issued by AGRI program accredited preparers

The Order’s Working group on agriculture has published a model report for CSRS 4460, Reports on Supplementary Matters Arising from an Audit or a Review Engagement, in accordance with the requested accreditation of La Financière agricole du Québec.

View the model report [+]

Does your organization hire students?

Remember that all organizations must make source deductions and pay employer contributions on the amounts they pay to employees who are students, just like for all other employees. However, there are 2 exceptions.

Learn more and find out about the exceptions to this obligation [+]


			Deduction limits and rates for 2016 applicable to the use of an automobile
			Learn more about the changes on the Revenu Québec website [+]

			Read all the “Expert advice and resources” articles on our website [+]

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