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End of affiliation between CGA Canada and CPA Quebec: CPA, CGAs need not worry about having their rights respected
As a result of the decision by CGA-Canada and its affiliated associations to exclude the Ordre des CGA du Québec from the CGA affiliation agreement in August 2011, the arbitrator of the dispute between the Association des comptables généraux accrédités du Canada (CGA-Canada) and the Ordre des comptables généraux accrédités du Québec (CGA-Québec) rendered his decision a few days ago.
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A historic Permit Presentation: 275 new CPAs admitted to the accounting profession
The Order reached an important milestone on November 3, 2012, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, as it hosted the first major CPA Permit Presentation since the unification of the three accounting orders in May 2012. The Order officially welcomed 275 of the 672 new CPAs admitted to the profession last spring.
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Affiliations with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
We would like to take this opportunity to share some important details with you about our affiliations with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the three national accounting bodies as there has been misinformation circulating regarding the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the ACCA.
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Free online access to disciplinary decisions of the Ordre des CPA du Québec: a first for the Quebec public
The Order entered into an historic agreement with the Société québécoise d’information juridique (SOQUIJ). Under this agreement, all disciplinary decisions rendered between June 1, 2001 and May 15, 2012 by the disciplinary councils of the CA, CGA and CMA orders, as well as those rendered since May 16, 2012 by the Disciplinary Council of the Ordre des CPA, can now be viewed free of charge on the jugements.qc.ca website.
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The Foundation of Quebec CPAs Fashion Show is a success!
The spotlight was on 12 models for a day from the Foundation of Quebec CPAs as they hit the catwalk in front of an audience of more than 200 guests at Ogilvy's, on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. This chic and elegant event, the first-ever fundraising activity of the Foundation of Quebec CPAs, helped raise $35,000.
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The Quebec CPA Order launches an advertising campaign
Quebec’s Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA), in collaboration with the Réservoir agency, launched their very first advertising campaign in recent weeks. This campaign is intended to position the accounting profession as an attractive career choice for students and a vital function in organizations.
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CPA Newsletter • Are you a CPA, CGA or CPA, CMA who engages in public accountancy activities but does not hold a public accountancy permit?
You have until May 15, 2013 to apply for recognition of your acquired rights granted under section 65 of the CPA Act, by submitting an application for a public accountancy permit. If you have not applied for and obtained a “limited” permit by May 15, 2013, you will no longer be permitted to sign review and audit engagement reports you were authorized to sign up until then.
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The Order continues its partnership with Bénévoles d’affaires
The Order is proud to continue its partnership with Bénévoles d’affaires, an organization created in 2006 that provides free matching services between business people and not-for-profit organizations. By volunteering their services in their area of expertise, business people can help organizations in the greater Montreal area grow and become more efficient.
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CPA Newsletter • The first Quebec CPA advertising campaign is underway!
Since October 1, 2012, the CPA brand is being promoted across Quebec on super boards, in the Montreal metro, on city buses and university campuses. This first-ever advertising campaign of the Order is intended to build awareness of the CPA brand, change the public’s perception of the accounting profession and ensure that it stands out among the other professions.
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CPA Newsletter • The Foundation of Quebec CPAs now established!
The Order is proud to announce that the Foundation of Quebec CPAs was established on August 31, 2012. Thanks to the synergy created by the merger of the Foundations of Quebec CAs and CMAs, in the coming months, the new Board of the Foundation of CPAs will be able to promote education and the development of knowledge in the accounting profession’s areas of expertise.
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