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CPA Newsletter • Job Centre is live!
Today, the Order is launching its new Job Centre, a genuine spin-off of the unification of the profession that all CPAs can now enjoy. The Job Centre provides free access to a job board that is updated daily. You will find the latest employment offers in every issue of the CPA Newsletter.
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CPA Newsletter • 2012–2013 continuing education season underway!
Given the unification of the accounting profession in May 2012, three professional development programs are offered exceptionally this year, each with its own fee schedule. The first combined program, offering all CPAs the same member price, will be available in September 2013.
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CPA Newsletter • Unification and you: CPA logo, restrictive public accountancy permit and clarifications on using the CPA designation
This week, focus on the issuance of public accountancy permits relating to acquired rights of CPA, CGAs and CPA, CMAs, the use of the expressions “professional accountant” and “public accountant,” the Ordre’s suggestion for indicating university qualifications and professional designations in signatures and the time limit granted to members for making the changes.
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CPA Newsletter • Free technical reference service for CPAs
Do you have questions about the CICA Handbook accounting and assurance standards? As a member of the Ordre des CPA du Québec, you have now access to the technical reference service free of charge. By using this tool, you can obtain sound advice. Take advantage of this service and you will receive a response in 24 to 48 hours from the time of your request.
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CPA Newsletter • 2012 Business Forum: first-ever CPA event a success!
The 2012 Business Forum entitled The Canada–European Union Agreement: where Quebec stands and what is at stake was held on June 6, 2012. This was the first major public event organized by the Ordre des CPA du Québec. Read a summary of the event and view the photos!
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CPA Newsletter • Unification and you: impact on your firm’s activities
The unification of the accounting profession has resulted in a number of changes, including to corporate names and the promotional tools used by firms, such as letterhead. If you are a practicing member, it is important to be aware of your obligations and the time limit provided for you to comply with them.
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The Order partners with the Quebec Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors
As a partner of the Institute of Corporate Directors (Institute), the Order will assist in offering a wide range of tools, resources and services to help Institute members become better directors. Visit the Institute’s Web site to learn more about the services available.
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CPA Newsletter • Unification and you
Focus on the professional designation and the public accountancy permit. “Where do I find my public accountancy permit number? How do I use the CPA auditor designation? What do I do if I practice outside Quebec?” These are some of the questions addressed.
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CPA Newsletter • Message from the Chair of the Order and the President and CEO
As we take on our new duties, we are both thrilled and proud to announce that the Chartered Professional Accountants Act came into force on May 16. Since then, Quebec’s 35,000 accounting professionals have become members of a single order that will now govern them, the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés (CPA) du Québec.
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Coming into force of the Chartered Professional Accountants Act
The Chartered Professional Accountants Act came into force on May 16, 2012 thereby establishing the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés (CPA) du Québec with a membership of 35,000 accounting professionals who were until now members of the Ordre des CA, the Ordre des CGA and the Ordre des CMA. This unification means that the strengths and expertise of these three orders are now combined within the Ordre des CPA.
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