CGA Ontario Authorized to Issue Public Accounting Licences

In case you haven’t heard – and it's definitely worth repeating – CGA Ontario now has the authority to issue public accounting licences to those certified general accountants who qualify.

Which Region Is My Chapter In?

As mentioned in the last issue, when searching for events in 'Net Value or on CGA Ontario's website, you'll find that chapters have been broken down into six different regions. If you're wondering which region your chapter falls in here's a handy overview for you:

Attending PD Events in Other Chapters

One of the questions that the Association gets from time to time is whether CGAs can attend events that are being held by chapters other than their own.

Fall PD Catalogue Now Available

The new professional development catalogue for fall/winter 2010-11 is now available online. All CGAs will be receiving a copy in July.

2009-10 CGA Ontario Award Recipients

Each year, the Certified General Accountants of Ontario recognize CGAs who have made outstanding contributions to their Association at the provincial or chapter level. Their exemplary dedication serves not only as guiding examples to fellow CGAs but as emblematic of the volunteer commitment of all CGAs to communities across Ontario.

CGA Ontario Launches Webinar Series for New Undergrads

CGA Ontario has launched a new, interactive webinar series for high school graduates who will be taking accounting courses at a college or university this fall. The webinars will be hosted on CGA Ontario’s high school engagement website, seeyourway.org, and they are now available to students.

Volunteer Opportunities for CGAs: Compliance Audit Committees

Due to recent changes in the Municipal Elections Act, the Province of Ontario now requires municipalities establish a municipal compliance audit committee to review compliance audit applications from electors regarding municipal candidates election expenses.

Practitioners’ Convention 2010 – Registration Coming Soon

September 23 to 25, 2010
White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa
253 Taylor Rd SS4
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
www.whiteoaksresort.com

CGA Ontario's Annual General Meeting

Practitioners’ Convention to Precede AGM 2010

CGA Ontario’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Friday, September 24, 2010, at the White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The AGM will begin at 6 p.m. and will be followed by the Recognition and Awards Dinner at 7 p.m. The event is free to CGAs. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to: agm@cga-ontario.org.