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CGA Ontario/Ivey Strategic Leadership Program - August 17 Human Resources Certificate for Accounting Professionals - August 24 |
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CGA Ontario in the NewsThe Toronto Star and The Bottom Line both look at CGA Ontario's historic achievement of authorized designated body status allowing the Association to license CGAs as public accountants. Click the links below to read the articles. |
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CGA Ontario Proudly Sponsors New Pioneer AwardsCGA Ontario is a proud sponsor of the New Pioneers Awards. The New Pioneers Awards recognizes and celebrates the contributions of immigrants and refugees to Canada who have significantly contributed to the GTA community. If you know a deserving CGA or student in the CGA program of professional studies, be sure to nominate them. To learn more about the New Pioneer Awards, or to nominate a CGA or student in the CGA program, visit the awards page on the Skills for Change website. |
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Important Updates for CGAs and StudentsPay Your Member Dues by August 1st to Avoid Late FeesBe sure to pay your member dues by August 1, 2010 to avoid any late fees. Click here to pay your dues (Note: you will have to login to the website). Enrolment/Re-Enrolment is Now OpenAccess to online enrolment is now available through your My Account page in the secure student section of CGA Ontario's website. To access the online enrolment:
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What's Taxable Under the HSTA brochure on what's taxable under the HST and what's not is available on the Ministry of Revenue’s website. Click the link to view a copy of What’s Taxable Under the HST and What’s Not? |
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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. |
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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! |
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Athabasca University's Fall 2010 Executive MBA Information SessionsRepresentatives from the Athabasca University MBA program (ranked among the top three in Canada by Canadian Business magazine) will hold information sessions on its online Executive MBA program, presented in partnership with CGA Canada. Each information session will provide a comprehensive overview of the Executive MBA and all other Centre for Innovative Management programs, followed by a question and answer period.
* A light lunch will be served this session. Rooms to be determined. Each information session provides a comprehensive overview of its Executive MBA followed by a question and answer period. Price: Free Contact: To RSVP or for more information call 1-800-561-4650 or email liaison@mba.athabascau.ca. Click here to view Athabasca University's Executive MBA Information Session web page. |
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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 |