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CPA Plus • Top story • A new leader at the helm of the Order
On February 22, 2016, the Order will welcome its new President and Chief Executive Officer, Geneviève Mottard, CPA auditor, CA.
Newsletters
Elementary focus program: help a child with a school project!
Sponsor the classroom project of a 4th, 5th or 6th grader and help him or her win a $500 cash prize.
News
Brief submitted as part of the Quebec government’s 2016-2017 prebudget consultations
As part of Minister of Finance Carlos Leitão’s 2016-2017 prebudget consultations, the Order submitted seven recommendations that are all based on the principles of good governance, transparency, effectiveness and efficiency (in French only).
Briefs
Appointment • France Cinq-Mars, CPA, CGA
France Cinq-Mars, CPA, CGA, a été nommée directrice générale par intérim de la Ville de Trois-Rivières. Source : membre
Member news
Municipal financial reporting handbook – December 2015 update
The Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire (MAMOT) has posted the December 2015 edition of the Manuel de la présentation de l’information financière municipale. The Order’s Working group on municipal governments invites you to read it along with the accompanying summary (both in French only).
Expert advice and resources
IFRS 15: An extra year to get ready for the new revenue standard
The International Accounting Standards Board has deferred the effective date for implementation of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers to January 1, 2018. See full details
Expert advice and resources
QPP and QPIP limits and rates for 2016
New Québec Pension Plan (QPP) and Québec parental insurance plan (QPIP) limits and rates are in effect for 2016.
Expert advice and resources
Volunteer opportunity with PSAB
The Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) is looking for volunteers to develop a public sector accounting standard on public private partnerships. Learn more
Expert advice and resources
Weaknesses and errors identified in 2014 financial reports
MAMOT has published a a briefing note on the weaknesses and errors identified in financial reports of municipal organizations as a supplement to the Guide du rapport financier 2015 (both in French only). The Order’s Working group on municipal governments invites you to read the documents.
Expert advice and resources
Tax treatment of automobile expenses: 2016 federal deduction limits and rates
The federal government announced the 2016 automobile deduction limits and operating expense benefit rates for businesses. Visit the Department of Finance Canada webpage
Expert advice and resources