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CPA Newsletter • Practice of public accountancy and issue of audit and review reports: permit mandatory for all CPAs
Since May 16, 2013, all CPAs who wish to practice public accountancy and issue audit and review reports must hold a public accountancy permit. Note that CPA, CGAs and CPA, CMAs had until May 15, 2013 to apply for recognition of their acquired rights and obtain a limited public accountancy permit.
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Family trusts and the 21-year rule: something to keep in mind
A family trust is often used to transfer a company from one generation to the next. This is usually referred to as an “estate freeze using a family trust.” To learn more about the 21-year rule, read the article by Jean-François Thuot, CPA, CGA, a member of the Order’s Technical Working Group on Taxation and Commodity Taxes.
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Message to CPA, CGAs
Some CPA, CGAs received an offer from CGA-Canada to renew their membership on an entirely voluntary basis. If this applies to you, you should know that you are under no obligation to pay any dues to CGA-Canada.
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CPA Newsletter • 2013-2014 continuing education season: buy your passport today and save!
The Order’s Professional Development Centre is proud to present the new customized passport as part of the first unified program that will be offered as of September 2013 with the launch of the 2013-2014 continuing education season.
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The Ordre des CPA du Québec honours its first nine Fellow Chartered Professional Accountants
Over 150 people gathered last Saturday at the Delta Centre-Ville in Montreal for the memorable Soirée des Fellows, the first such event organized by the Ordre des CPA du Québec which recently celebrated its first anniversary. The prestigious title of Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant was awarded to nine members, and the Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to an FCPA.
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Congratulations to the winners of the Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ) 2013 Concours Relève d’affaires
As a major partner of the RJCCQ conference and annual gala, the Order would like to congratulate the finalists and winners of the 2013 Concours Relève d'affaires. Winners were announced on June 1, 2013, at Hôtel Château Laurier in Quebec City.
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The 19th IEFA Montreal conference: special CPA rate
The 19th International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) Montreal conference will be held from June 10 to 13, 2013. The event provides a unique opportunity to network with representatives of prestigious organizations and exchange ideas with a number of distinguished speakers, including Pauline Marois, the Premier of Quebec. As a CPA, you will receive a discount of close to 60% when you purchase a one-day Forum pass.
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The health and social services network: sample independent auditor's report
The Working Group on the Health and Social Services Network invites CPAs to consult the sample independent auditor’s report* to be issued in an audit engagement relating to compliance with the terms set out in departmental directive (circular) 2012-026 on the remuneration conditions for the awarding of certain contracts.
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CPA Newsletter • The Order hard at work for the next generation!
In the past year, no effort was spared to promote the CPA profession with the next generation: advertising campaign, brochures for students, Facebook page, contests and an increased presence in schools and at job fairs. A number of events were also organized for future CPAs.
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Are you in good standing with the IRS?
Do you have U.S. citizenship? Did you stay in the U.S. for more than 183 days this year? The Technical Working Group on Taxation and Commodity Taxes invites you to read an article by Chantal Amiot, CPA CA, to better understand your obligations towards the U.S. tax authorities.
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