2013-08-15

Brief on D’Amours Report findings

The Ordre submitted a French brief to the Public Finance Committee as part of special consultations to study the report entitled Innover pour pérenniser le système de retraite. The Order stressed the importance of getting back to the very essence of our retirement system whose aim is to provide sufficient income to sustain an adequate standard of living in retirement, in keeping with our collective ability to pay.

Briefs

2013-06-26

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.

Newsletters

2013-06-26

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.

News

2013-06-17

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.

News

2013-06-12

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.

Newsletters

2013-06-05

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.

Media releases

2013-06-04

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.

News

2013-05-30

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.

News

2013-05-30

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.

News