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CGA Ontario/Ivey Strategic Leadership Program - August 17 Human Resources Certificate for Accounting Professionals - August 24 |
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Where Can I Find Information About Public Accounting Licences?With CGA Ontario being granted authorized designated body status, the Association is now able to grant public accounting licences to qualifying CGAs. CGA Ontario's website contains all the information that CGAs and students in the CGA program of professional studies need to know about the path to obtaining a public accounting licence. Just follow these steps to get the information you need. CGAs looking for information on obtaining a public accounting licence:
Students in the CGA program looking for information on obtaining a public accounting licence:
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2010-11 CGA Ontario Chapter CommitteesAs you know, boards are moving to a less formal structure of committees organized to align with the Association’s administrative structure. With annual general meetings having been held, the transition to chapter committees is complete. To find out who is chairing the committees in your chapter, go to the Association Chapters page of the CGA Ontario website. From there click on your chapter to view a list of committee chairs. |
Government of Ontario's Business Program Guide Now OnlineThe Government of Ontario's Ontario Business Program Guide is an online directory of tax incentives, credits and government support programs. It is a comprehensive and free resource designed to ensure Ontario businesses are aware of the support programs available to them. To access this useful guide, go to www.ontario.ca/businessprograms. |
Media Coverage - MicroSkills Honours NewcomerCanadian Immigrant Magazine profiles Rachita Monga, the MicroSkills Youth Leadership Award winner sponsored by CGA Ontario. Click here to read the online version, or pick up a copy of the July 2010 issue of Canadian Immigrant Magazine to learn more. |
Be Sure to Register for Our Newest PD ProgramsIn April we announced the creation of two new professional development programs: the CGA Ontario/Ivey Strategic Leadership Program and the Certificate in Human Resources for CGAs. The CGA Ontario/Ivey Strategic Leadership Program, created in partnership with the Richard Ivey School of Business, is a three-day program that begins on August 17, 2010. This program is designed to sharpen the strategic thinking and leadership skills of senior managers facing a rapidly changing and increasingly complex business environment. For further details, go to the CGA Ontario/Ivey Certificate in Strategic Leadership page of CGA Ontario’s website. The Certificate in Human Resources for CGAs, which was created in partnership with the Human Resources Professionals Association, is a two-day program that begins on August 24, 2010. CGAs employed by small- to medium-sized enterprises and tasked with cross-discipline roles will find this program particularly interesting. To learn more, go to the CGA Ontario/HRPA Partnership Programs page. Register soon to guarantee your spot in these exciting new programs. And don't forget to tell any HR professionals you know about the Finance Certificate for HR Professionals seminar. This is a two-day certificate course designed specifically for human resources professionals by the Certified General Accountants of Ontario. |
We See CGAs Volunteering on CampusAre you looking for a way to get involved with the Association? The business development team is looking for CGAs to participate in our events at universities and colleges across the province. Events organized by the business development department range from speaking engagements and career fairs to social and networking events. Volunteer benefits include the opportunity to develop leadership, presentation and facilitations skills; networking opportunities; personal development and gaining a significant sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. The application process is simple:
You will be contacted by one of the following CGA Ontario business development managers for further discussion:
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Tell Prospective Students About the CGA Program of Professional StudiesHave you told an aspiring accountant about the CGA program of professional studies? Make it your mission to tell one person a week about the CGA program. Start by requesting a CGA program calendar from CGA Ontario to give to a friend or family member, or perhaps someone in your office, church, local community or social circle, who shows the interest and capability to excel as a designated accounting and finance professional. Even better, why not inform prospective students about the CGA program through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or simply by email? You could include a link to cga-ontario.org! |
Controllers' Congress Keynote Address WebcastMissed this year's Controllers' Congress? Not to worry. Click the link below to see a webcast of the keynote address delivered by Doug Porter, deputy chief economist and managing director for BMO Capital Markets, on the state of the Canadian Economy in 2010 and whether we have recovered. Webcast link: http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=190420&s=1&k=F6748075CA1A5996D3FD98A2AF399EE3 |