News and publications
* The news we receive about members are published in the language in which they were communicated to us.
Results
A changing of the guard at the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec
Alain Dugal, FCPA, FCA, Chair of the Quebec CPA Order, is proud to announce the appointment of Geneviève Mottard, CPA, CA, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Quebec’s third largest professional order
Media releases
CPA Plus • Top story • Whistleblowers: The Order calls for comprehensive response to Charbonneau Commission recommendation
The Order applauds the government’s commitment to establish a whistleblower protection program. However, it calls on the government to not limit the scope to public bodies and to adopt instead a comprehensive approach aimed at protecting the identity of all whistleblowers, assisting them in their efforts and providing financial support, when required.
Newsletters
Accounting for guaranteed buy-in annuity contracts by pension plans subject to the Supplemental Pension Plans Act
The Sector-specific working group on pension plans invites you to read this article which provides guidance on how to account for this type of investment vehicle.
Expert advice and resources
Additional obligation for owners of rental property
Owners of rental property located in Quebec must now file RL-31 slips on or before the last day of February in the year following the year covered by the slips, i.e. February 29, 2016 for the 2015 taxation year.
Expert advice and resources
Fair value measurement of private placements: A challenge for pension plans
For financial statement preparers, the introduction of private placements in traditional equity and fixed-income investment portfolios presents a particular challenge in terms of fair value measurement.
Expert advice and resources
CPA Newsletter • Top story • One deadline to make your life easier: March 15
March 15 is the only date you need to remember to meet your obligations to be entered on the roll of the Order and retain all the rights and privileges associated with the CPA designation on April 1.
Newsletters
Accounting for investments in government business enterprises: An overview of Section PS 3070
Learn more about how to account for these investments
Expert advice and resources
Exposure Draft – Withdrawal of Disclosure of Related Party Transactions by Not-for-Profit Organizations, Section PS 4260
The Public Sector Accounting Board has issued an Exposure Draft to withdraw Section PS 4260 and add a transitional provision to Section PS 2200, Related Party Disclosures. Submit your comments by April 29, 2016
Expert advice and resources
Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group: Report on October 27, 2015 meeting
Read the summary of the items presented and discussed during the meeting
Expert advice and resources
International Accounting Standards Board issues IFRS 16 Leases
The new standard will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, with earlier application permitted in certain situations. Learn more
Expert advice and resources