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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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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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