http://cga-bc.org/latest_news-rss.aspxFolder name appears in RSS feedhttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=4362 <p>XBRL poised to displace PDF as global financial filing standard Business in Vancouver December 15, 2007 Securities regulators, accountants, analysts, investors, bankers, tech workers and even the guy who wrote Wikinomics were in Vancouver last</p> Application AdministratorThu, 10 Jan 2008 20:13:10 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=8394 <p>London Drugs President and COO Wynne Powell, FCGA, will receive the prestigious 2008 Henry Singer Award by the University of Alberta’s School of Retailing on October 6 in Edmonton.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 17 Dec 2008 18:16:27 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23259 London Drugs President and CEO Wynne Powell is the 2011 recipient of the R.W. Caulfield Award for Leadership. Application AdministratorThu, 06 Oct 2011 18:10:37 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=5452 <p>Passion, hunger, knowledge and high energy – these are the fundamental components to success, in the words of keynote speaker Wynne Powell, FCGA.</p> Kim BallFri, 11 Apr 2008 21:45:48 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=1522 <p>Accounting financial executives expect to continue hiring accounting and finance professionals in the third quarter, according to the Robert Half Financial Hiring Index, although at a more moderate rate than during the second quarter.</p> Lisa SoWed, 17 Oct 2007 20:33:49 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=22194 <p>Despite promises of cash today and lower rates tomorrow, opinion still appears to be divided among British Columbians on whether they will support the HST in the upcoming referendum. Polls in early June suggested the tide may be turning in favour of the HST, but it is still too close to call.</p> Srdj MagasFri, 24 Jun 2011 21:55:53 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=3146 <p>Victoria, BC—CGA BC, not to mention downtown Victoria, is preparing for the biggest conference in its 56 year history. The biggest in just about any way you want to measure it...</p> Lisa SoWed, 17 Oct 2007 20:32:32 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=27188 <p>On April 10, 2013, <a title="Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland " href="http://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/en/Home/default.aspx" target="_blank"><font color="#00a4ae">Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland </font></a>presented Kay Gray, Big Sisters volunteer and CGA with Grant Thornton Vancouver, with a Big Heart Award at the Big Sisters Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Event.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 25 Apr 2013 16:26:47 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=7238 <p>Vancouver boasts lowest business tax costs in Canada, KPMG report Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Business in Vancouver Vancouver has one of the lowest business tax costs out of 35 major cities around the world studied by KPMG in a new report.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 30 Jul 2008 15:11:42 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25545 Ultra CGA Races to Saves Lives Application AdministratorFri, 03 Aug 2012 18:44:56 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24514 <p>Two CGAs Appointed to Provincial Audit Council Anthony Ariganello and Lisa Payne among five new appointees to council overseeing Auditor General for Local Government. </p> Application AdministratorThu, 26 Apr 2012 20:55:43 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=11250 <p>The economic downturn has left many Canadians with mounting personal debt and credit problems.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 09 Mar 2009 20:22:34 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23324 <p>In a year when CGA-BC celebrated its 60th anniversary and welcomed its 10,000th CGA into membership, it seemed only fitting that the Association dazzled its members with a fireworks display at the Chair’s Banquet &amp; Awards Gala. </p> Srdj MagasTue, 27 Nov 2012 16:57:39 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=9132 <p>CGA-BC is a volunteer-powered organization. Whether acting as ambassadors to the business community, promoting the CGA program to potential students, running for charity in our name or invigilating at exams, our volunteers turn our business objectives into reality year after year.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 17 Nov 2008 23:35:06 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=10536 <p>Tax Measure Highlights</p> Srdj MagasTue, 27 Jan 2009 01:09:28 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=9214 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) is pleased to announce that Sylvie Voghel, B.Sc., FCGA, is the recipient of the John Leslie Award for 2008.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 19 Nov 2008 19:37:35 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=4306 <p>Despite having anti-virus and anti-spam software as well as a firewall installed, four in 10 small and medium sized companies in the United States still do not believe their networks are secure, a new survey shows.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 02 Jan 2008 19:01:45 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=3142 <p>Canadian employers expect a favorable hiring climate for the October to December period of 2007 according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.</p> BUILTIN BUILTINWed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=21672 <p>Two very fortunate accounting students will be seeing much more than numbers this fall when they take up residence in Barbados as part of CGA-BC’s inaugural Caribbean co-op.</p> Srdj MagasMon, 30 May 2011 22:26:28 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=20056 <p>SME sector ‘not out of the woods yet,’ says CGA-Canada’s Anthony Ariganello as between a third and one half of all small businesses worldwide don’t have adequate reserves to survive another financial crisis.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 07 Dec 2010 21:55:10 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26076 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) hosted its annual MLA luncheon in Victoria on Thursday, bringing government, business and the CGA profession together as part of the launch of Small Business Month in B.C. Application AdministratorFri, 05 Oct 2012 16:48:50 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=4010 <p><span lang="EN-CA">Employers around the world continue to feel the effects of a shortage of accounting and finance professionals, according to the recently released Robert Half International Global Financial Employment Monitor.</span></p> Lisa SoThu, 22 Nov 2007 00:01:26 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=27317 <p>CGA-BC is proud to announce that environment and culture activist and writer Severn Cullis-Suzuki will speak at the 2013 Eco Forum.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 27 May 2013 18:03:22 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=13828 <p>Victoria, B.C. – More than 750 of the province’s leading accountants are set to convene in Victoria for the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s annual conference.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 16 Sep 2009 14:29:33 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=12018 <p>According to a Robert Half International survey released Thursday, the negative impacts of the recession are growing as workplace morale erodes and stress loads increase.</p> <p></p> Srdj MagasFri, 01 May 2009 19:07:38 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=12754 <p>While weakness in B.C.'s economy has spread and accelerated in recent months, the province has likely seen the worst of the recession, according to the Royal Bank's provincial forecast.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 18 Jun 2009 18:18:13 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=4184 <p>Quebec CGAs Gain Full Practice Rights CNW Telbec December 19, 2007 Montréal –The Ordre des comptables généraux licenciés du Québec (CGA Quebec), achieved an historic milestone today when the National Assembly adopted Bill 46 ...</p> Application AdministratorThu, 20 Dec 2007 19:51:51 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=9768 <p>Incoming CGA-BC President and SFU business instructor Stephen Spector, FCGA, has won a TD Canada Trust distinguished teaching award. The award, worth $3000, is based on materials preparation, statements from nominees and student comments.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 13 Jan 2009 00:25:19 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=21800 <p>Possible Acountancy Merger FAQs I’ve heard that the accounting profession is considering a merger. Were CGA representatives a part of these discussions? We recently participated in national discussions with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and the Society</p> Application AdministratorFri, 16 Sep 2011 23:22:07 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=11528 <p>2009 03 31 PEP, the Association’s Partners in Employment Program, has reached another milestone early in 2009, and it’s a powerhouse. BC Hydro, the Crown corporation and Canada’s third largest electric utility, is the 100th employer to join PEP.</p> Srdj MagasWed, 01 Apr 2009 21:52:55 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=22883 <p>On June 22, 2011, CGA-BC hosted the Partners in Employment Program (PEP) Showcase at the Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Hotel to provide CGA members and students a forum to connect with one another and an opportunity to meet representatives from CGA-BC’s PEP employers.</p> Application AdministratorTue, 30 Aug 2011 15:11:01 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=9738 <p>CGA-BC President Pat Keller, FCGA, has been presented with the CRA Award of Excellence, the most prestigious honour that can be granted to employees of the Canada Revenue Agency.<br /></p> Application AdministratorTue, 16 Dec 2008 16:12:51 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24114 Lewis A. D. Battrum FCGA, who was president of CGA-BC in 1961-62, passed away in his sleep at his Lake Country home in the Okanagan on January 30, 2012. He was 85. Lewis was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and he was certificated in 1953 (member number 107). Srdj MagasThu, 16 Feb 2012 23:03:25 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=21770 <p>Kenneth France Weaver, FCGA, the Association’s President in 1975, passed away peacefully at his home on May 15. With his passing, CGA-BC lost one of its great leaders and long-time promoters.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 31 May 2011 21:20:15 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=21150 <p>The death of Harold Stringer, FCGA, 92, on March 21, 2011 marks the closing of an important chapter in the Association’s history, says Bruce Hurst, FCGA, Chair of the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia.<br /></p> Srdj MagasTue, 12 Apr 2011 21:19:42 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=4062 <p>Under the new affiliation agreement, the newly created CGA Caribbean will serve and represent members and students throughout the English speaking Caribbean. </p> Application AdministratorWed, 05 Dec 2007 19:52:29 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25509 The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, Cathy McLeod, met with a small group of CGA-BC members as well as leaders from CGA-BC and CGA-Canada in Vancouver and Victoria over the last two days. Application AdministratorWed, 01 Aug 2012 17:57:11 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25309 <p>CGA-BC and CGA-Canada are pleased to inform you that Cathy McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of National Revenue, has extended an invitation to B.C. CGAs to private meetings on <b>Thursday, July 26, in Victoria, and Friday, July 27 in Vancouver,</b> to discuss matters of interest to the profession. Specifically, Ms. McLeod would like to hear from CGAs on topics such as red tape reduction, taxation and issues relating to the Canada Revenue Agency. </p> Srdj MagasWed, 11 Jul 2012 22:31:53 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=12344 <p>A new report by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) reveals that household debt has reached an all-time high of $1.3 trillion in 2008, yet Canadians perceive their financial condition to be better than it is.</p> Srdj MagasWed, 27 May 2009 16:34:09 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25614 Labour mobility opens Ontario to CGAs already allowed to practice assurance for public companies in home province. See criteria to apply for Licensed Public Accountant status in Ontario. Application AdministratorMon, 13 Aug 2012 21:01:38 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26371 CGA-BC has never wavered in its commitment to the highest ethical standards, and we are proud that the CGA designation is one of trust and integrity. We take a proactive approach to protecting the public interest, exemplified by the required ethics seminar for new graduates and the ongoing ethical requirement for all members. Srdj MagasThu, 29 Nov 2012 19:02:59 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=20072 <p>CGA-BC is again alerting practitioners to changes by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that affect all paid preparers of U.S. tax returns. </p> Application AdministratorFri, 10 Dec 2010 23:46:02 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=18636 <p>CGA-BC Welcomes New Executive Director CGA-BC Welcomes New Executive Director CGA-BC Welcomes New Executive Director CGA-BC Welcomes New Executive Director CGA-BC Welcomes New Executive Director</p> Srdj MagasThu, 26 Aug 2010 21:42:52 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24495 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), has announced that it will now answer businesses’ specific tax-related questions in writing. In an April 17 news release, the CRA said “businesses, their employees, or representatives can ask the CRA account-specific, tax-related questions through My Business Account and the CRA will answer them online and in writing, within a given time period.” Srdj MagasMon, 23 Apr 2012 18:30:56 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=1518 <p>Taxpayers can look forward to faster turnarounds and greater satisfaction with government audits as part of the improved customer satisfaction standards in the third edition of the Taxpayer Fairness and Service Code.</p> Lisa SoWed, 17 Oct 2007 20:30:44 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24048 <p>Council searching for professionals with relevant expertise in accounting, auditing, local and regional governance, or provincial governance to help local governments find ‘value for money’ in services. </p> Application AdministratorThu, 09 Feb 2012 19:58:26 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=18604 <p><span lang="EN-US">Financial executives are more optimistic today than they were this time last year, according to the annual <a title="Robert Half Global Financial Employment Monitor" href="http://www.roberthalf.com/GFEM" target="_blank">Robert Half Global Financial Employment Monitor</a>.</span></p> Application AdministratorWed, 13 Oct 2010 17:29:31 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23300 More than one hundred Certified General Accountants and small business owners joined the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, and 18 MLAs from both parties for CGA-BC’s MLA luncheon yesterday which also saw the kick-off of Small Business Month.<br /> Application AdministratorWed, 05 Oct 2011 22:33:04 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=3360 <p>In a unanimous decision at the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s annual general meeting in Victoria, the membership approved a series of amendments to the Association’s bylaws.</p> Lisa SoWed, 17 Oct 2007 20:28:47 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=14934 <p>On Saturday, September 19, 2009, the Annual General Meeting of The Certified General Accountants of British Columbia passed several amendments to the Association’s Bylaws and Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct (the Code).</p> Application AdministratorWed, 13 Oct 2010 17:28:37 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=8294 <p>Kelowna, BC — At the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s annual general meeting held in Kelowna, on Saturday, September 20, 2008, the membership approved a series of amendments to the Association’s Bylaws and the Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct (CEPROC).</p> Application AdministratorMon, 29 Sep 2008 21:32:37 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25669 <p>Mary Pattison, CGA-BC’s President for 1988, and one of its most active representatives at the local, provincial and nationals levels for more than a quarter of a century, has died. She passed away on September 4 at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. She was 93.</p> Application AdministratorFri, 07 Sep 2012 17:08:28 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26561 With a final donation of $30,000 paid this past December 20, the CGA-BC Educational Foundation has met its ambitious goal to create a $100,000 fund with the Okanagan College Foundation. And even before the $100,000 target was met, two Okanagan College students were reaping the benefits of the CGA-BC members’ generosity. Srdj MagasMon, 21 Jan 2013 23:24:14 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=21042 <p>This is an auspicious year for CGA BC. 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of the Association's founding by an act of the legislature. To commemorate this milestone, the Association has designed a special 60th anniversary</p> Srdj MagasTue, 05 Apr 2011 17:35:16 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23250 <p>New CGA television ads in the "We See More Than Numbers" campaign will begin running across Canada on Thursday, September 29. In B.C. the spots will air on Global and CTV. The second installment of the campaign also includes new print and radio commercials, and will run until early December, break for the holiday, then resume in the spring. </p> Application AdministratorFri, 30 Sep 2011 23:15:56 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25100 Last year the CGA Running Team was again tops in the Accounting and Finance Division, for most dollars raised and for most miles run. Now, in 2012, we are poised to break the $225,000 fundraising mark. Application AdministratorMon, 11 Jun 2012 18:02:44 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25316 Every day seems to bring more bad news from the global financial markets. Greece is imploding and threatening to take down much of Europe with it. Srdj MagasFri, 13 Jul 2012 18:17:29 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=22909 The US 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI) originally had an August 31, 2011 reporting deadline. Application AdministratorThu, 01 Sep 2011 20:42:51 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=21628 <p>Injecting tens of billions of dollars into Canadian hospitals with no value measures in place is an inefficient approach to health care spending, says a report from the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada).</p> Application AdministratorWed, 11 May 2011 18:32:23 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23896 ‘People need to come in and get right with us before we find you,’ says IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. Application AdministratorWed, 11 Jan 2012 19:29:49 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=1524 <p>Integrity is the most important quality in a leader according to a U.S. survey of Chief Financial Officers.</p> Lisa SoWed, 17 Oct 2007 19:45:21 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26792 A report released Wednesday, February 13 by CGA-Canada entitled <font color="#ff0000">Tax Simplification: Benefits and Political Challenges in a Canadian Context </font>argues that tax simplification would provide countless economic benefits – including lower compliance and administration costs, improved efficiencies, better tax planning opportunities and positive effects on Canada’s economic growth. Application AdministratorWed, 13 Feb 2013 16:10:03 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25311 With the death of Helen Knowles, FCGA, CGA-BC has lost one of its best representatives and the embodiment of its most cherished ideals. The longtime public practitioner and CGA-BC’s president or 1985 passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6. She was 89. Srdj MagasTue, 17 Jul 2012 18:00:50 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=18722 <p>Haiti Diary Original Message From Edward Tanaka Sent Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11 16 PM Subject Greetings from Haiti Hi All, Today was a very full day that started at 3 am in Miami, to catch a 2 hour flight</p> Srdj MagasFri, 03 Sep 2010 22:09:29 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=18632 <p>Gordon Ruth, BA, FCGA, has been appointed as our new Executive Director.</p> Srdj MagasMon, 30 Aug 2010 22:47:47 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25285 Political junkies and those who enjoy an animated debate will cheer the news that long-time broadcaster Bill Good will join <em>Vancouver Sun </em>political columnist Vaughn Palmer, and Global TV Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey at conference’s Election Arena PD session. Srdj MagasFri, 29 Jun 2012 23:31:20 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=1532 <p>B.C. has a new auditor general. John Doyle, the deputy auditor general for the state of Western Australia, was the unanimous choice of the committee.</p> Application AdministratorThu, 29 Nov 2007 19:06:34 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=9794 <p>Six weeks ago the social committee of Richmond CGA firm Reid Hurst Nagy Inc. issued a challenge to all staff to see which in-house team could contribute the most food to the Richmond Food Bank. The real winners of the challenge would be the men, women and children who depend on the food bank.</p> Application AdministratorThu, 18 Dec 2008 19:05:57 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26520 George Gorelik, a Polish émigré who worked as CGA-BC’s first full-time employee and went on to become its president in 1976, died on December 22 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 86. Application AdministratorMon, 07 Jan 2013 22:28:33 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24251 Foreign-educated accountants now have a free, online self-assessment tool that will give them a preliminary evaluation of their education, an important first step in becoming a Certified General Accountant (CGA). Srdj MagasThu, 08 Mar 2012 17:08:02 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=22818 <p>Filing With the IRS for U.S. Citizens Living in Canada - Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative - On Feb. 8, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced its 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative (OVDI). This initiative could affect U.S. citizens living in Canada if they have not previously filed annual tax returns with the IRS.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 31 Aug 2011 18:49:07 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24018 <p>Estate Planning: Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way Your clients absolutely need to have a will. That was the overarching message for CGAs at CGA-BC’s recent estate planning seminar. </p> Srdj MagasTue, 07 Feb 2012 23:30:08 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=4122 <p>Canadian employers expect a healthy hiring climate for the January to March period of 2008 according to the latest results of the Manpower Employment Outlook.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 12 Dec 2007 18:32:44 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=3070 <p>British Columbia will experience growth of 3.1 per cent for 2007 and 3.2 per cent for 2008, according to a new report from Canada West Foundation.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 31 Oct 2007 16:06:32 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26233 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia has announced its commitment to the highest quality customer service. In a four-point resolution, the province’s largest accounting body pledges to respond to all customers promptly with staff who are knowledgeable, motivated and friendly.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 28 Nov 2012 21:47:21 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=27316 The unification of the Canadian accounting profession under the Chartered Professional Accountant designation is well under way. Srdj MagasThu, 23 May 2013 19:00:11 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=8388 <p>E-mails disguised as Canada Revenue Agency messages contain links to harmful software. See the <a title="CRA's alert" href="http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/newsroom/alerts/2007/a071119-e.html" target="_blank">CRA's alert</a> and a sample of the fraudulent e-mail.</p> Srdj MagasFri, 03 Oct 2008 23:14:48 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=4022 <p>E-mails disguised as Canada Revenue Agency messages contain links to harmful software. See the <a title="CRA's alert" href="http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/newsroom/alerts/2007/a071119-e.html" target="_blank">CRA's alert</a> and a sample of the fraudulent e-mail.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 26 Nov 2007 19:51:06 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26183 <p>The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is telling tax preparers that as of October 22, 2012 they can register with the CRA in order to comply with new mandatory electronic filing requirements.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 23 Oct 2012 23:36:29 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25287 <p>In an announcement over the Canada Day weekend, the CRA has advised stakeholders that due to a service disruption on June 29th with the Corporation Internet Filing service, corporate tax returns due June 30th will be considered filed on time if transmitted before midnight on July 6th.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 03 Jul 2012 19:24:38 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=27423 The Canada Revenue Agency is inviting CGAs to take part in a roundtable discussion of international tax evasion on Monday, June 24. Application AdministratorWed, 12 Jun 2013 18:56:06 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26235 The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced today (November 1) that the maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) for 2013 will be $51,100—up $1,000 from $50,100 in 2012. The new ceiling was calculated according to a CPP-legislated formula that accounts for the growth in average weekly wages and salaries in Canada. Application AdministratorThu, 01 Nov 2012 17:48:55 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23270 <p>The numbers speak for themselves. This year’s CGA-BC Conference in Victoria attracted a record number of delegates, with more than 800 participants from B.C., Alberta and Asia.</p> Srdj MagasWed, 05 Oct 2011 22:50:44 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=7314 <p>To protect the public interest, CGA-BC, as a self-regulating professional body, adheres to prescribed standards as set out in our Act, Bylaws, and Code. Members and students have a duty to conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner in serving clients, employers, and the public.</p> Srdj MagasWed, 17 Sep 2008 23:35:40 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=21666 <p>CGA-BC is an active member of the Smart Tax Alliance that favours keeping the Harmonized Sales Tax. As such, your Association encourages you and your colleagues to attend the coming pre-referendum forums in your community.<br /></p> Srdj MagasMon, 30 May 2011 22:25:54 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26420 For the third straight year, CGA students and members from the Surrey Langley North Delta Chapter have donated their time and efforts to the Surrey Food Bank. Twenty-two students and member spent most of the morning of Friday, October 26 sorting/handing out donated items, preparing hampers and facilitating their distribution. Srdj MagasMon, 17 Dec 2012 00:22:53 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24334 Calling the federal government’s March 29 budget “a missed opportunity” to improve the nation’s tax compliance system, CGA-Canada was nonetheless pleased with many of the Conservatives’ fiscal moves. Srdj MagasFri, 30 Mar 2012 16:32:52 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=20340 <p>The creation of the Red Tape Commission was greeted as a step in the right direction by the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada). In a January 14 media release, the association welcomed the federal government’s action to address the burden of red tape on small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs).</p> Application AdministratorFri, 14 Jan 2011 19:46:31 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=1528 <p>After more than a decade of tracking, reporting on, and using the Agreement on Trade (AIT), the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada wants the federal and provincial governments to do away with the Agreement and re-think their approach to regulating domestic trade.</p> Lisa SoWed, 17 Oct 2007 19:41:54 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26880 On March 7, CGA-Canada reaffirmed its support for Bill C-48, the Technical Tax Amendments Act, 2012. In a presentation to the Commons finance committee, Carole Presseault, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at CGA-Canada, encouraged Parliament to move swiftly to pass the legislation. Srdj MagasThu, 07 Mar 2013 00:03:38 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=10128 <p>CGA-Canada approves of the recommendations of the Expert Panel on Securities Regulation in Canada to create a common securities regulator.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 14 Jan 2009 16:41:49 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=3520 <p>In response to the federal government’s throne speech, CGA-Canada has sent an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper calling for action to take down the barriers to interprovincial trade, and to get moving on its plan for broad-based tax relief.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 31 Oct 2007 16:12:21 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25629 Labour shortages continue to exist across Canada, but they are sporadic and short-lived, according to the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) Application AdministratorMon, 20 Aug 2012 16:16:55 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24449 The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) released a survey on April 11 about tax-time behaviour which found that 54 per cent of Canadians like preparing to file their taxes. Application AdministratorThu, 12 Apr 2012 14:56:45 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=27192 In an April 24 media release and message to its members, the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) announced it has returned to talks aimed at unifying the accounting profession in Canada under the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) banner. Application AdministratorWed, 24 Apr 2013 19:04:22 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=19722 <p>VANCOUVER, Oct. 28—The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) is pleased to announce the John Leslie award recipient for 2010 - Pierre Barnès, FCGA of Montreal, Quebec.<br /></p> Application AdministratorMon, 01 Nov 2010 15:20:07 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=12452 <p>(Dublin, June 3, 2009) —The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland) and the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) have entered into a mutual recognition agreement (MRA).</p> Srdj MagasWed, 03 Jun 2009 16:00:14 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=18654 <p>CGA BC Welcomes New Executive Director Gordon Ruth, FCGA</p> Application AdministratorWed, 25 Aug 2010 20:46:11 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=20142 <p>CGA BC Staff ‘Presenting’ a Generous Lot Standing in Debbie Davis’ office in the last week before the Christmas break was a difficult performance, one that required the balance and care of a Cirque du</p> Srdj MagasFri, 24 Dec 2010 18:42:18 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24026 <p>For the past eight years, CGA-BC has sponsored a group of volunteer UBC students that provides free income tax return services.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 09 Feb 2012 19:32:24 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=3422 <p>CGA-BC was front and centre as the lead sponsor of the recent Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in B.C. survey and celebration. The annual Business in Vancouver event honours the 100 B.C. companies whose revenue has grown the fastest over the past five years.</p> Lisa SoWed, 17 Oct 2007 19:40:50 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=16062 <p>Victoria, B.C. --- March 2, 2010 --- Finance Minister Colin Hansen has delivered a ‘stay the course’ budget that will help the province emerge from the global economic crisis, says John Pankratz, FCGA, the President of the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC).</p> Application AdministratorTue, 02 Mar 2010 23:43:08 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23693 CGA-BC isn’t just recognizing Multiculturalism Week this Nov. 13–19, we live it 52 weeks and 365 days a year. For 51 of those weeks we, like most of B.C.—the most ethnically varied province in Canada—take our diversity for granted. This week is different. This week we appreciate where we come from and declare thanks that we are here. Srdj MagasWed, 16 Nov 2011 22:08:30 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26445 It was a salute to local business leadership and CGA-BC took its place front and centre. CGA-BC was a leading sponsor at the Business in Vancouver’s 2012 BC CEO Awards on November 20, 2012, at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Application AdministratorThu, 06 Dec 2012 22:41:12 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25698 CGA-BC members and students are invited to hear the Hon. Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Small Business, and Kevin Krueger, MLA, Co-Chair of the Small Business Roundtable, in Victoria on Thursday, October 4, the start of B.C.’s annual Small Business Month. Srdj MagasThu, 27 Sep 2012 21:49:53 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23297 Canada’s accounting profession is undergoing extensive change this year, with several merger discussions underway across the country. Srdj MagasFri, 07 Oct 2011 18:37:23 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=2894 <p>It's been over eight months in the works. It's taken hundreds of hours of research. Thousands more hours of programming, publishing and linking.</p> Lisa SoWed, 17 Oct 2007 19:39:25 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=22826 <p>CGA-BC’s efforts to track and reduce green house gas (GHG) emissions have been recognized by Climate Smart, which has confirmed the Association’s completion of the baseline year of the Climate Smart program.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 29 Aug 2011 20:47:09 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26022 CGA-BC Chair Cindy Choi (front row, second from right) joins Naomi Yamamoto (with red scarf), Minister of State for Small Business, to present B.C.’s Most Small Business Friendly Community awards. Application AdministratorMon, 01 Oct 2012 19:18:13 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=9286 <p>Guy Heywood Elected to North Van City Council. Gordon Clissold, FCGA, Appointed to CGA-Canada Board.</p> Srdj MagasWed, 26 Nov 2008 23:00:48 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=15478 <p>The Board of Governors of CGA-BC regrets to inform you of the passing of R. W. (Bill) Caulfield, BA, FCIS, CGA (Hon.), long time Executive Director of CGA-BC. He had been battling lymphatic cancer for the past two years and died peacefully last night at Lions Gate Hospital at 9:30 pm surrounded by his family.</p> Srdj MagasWed, 03 Feb 2010 00:02:30 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=8646 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2008 recipients of its annual awards.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 29 Oct 2008 21:22:28 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=25543 CGA-BC is pleased to announce that Steve Nash Fitness World is the newest partner to join the Association’s Partners in Employment Program (PEP). Steve Nash Fitness World has become the largest and most comprehensive chain of fitness clubs in British Columbia, with 17 locations and growing fast. Srdj MagasFri, 03 Aug 2012 16:44:12 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=27172 A CGA-Canada-commissioned study examining the CCA system has found it complex and in need of modernizing in order to eliminate redundancies and increase efficiencies. Srdj MagasThu, 18 Apr 2013 18:08:47 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=4124 <p>CGA Responds to Competition Bureau Report </p> Application AdministratorWed, 12 Dec 2007 23:31:20 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=21760 <p>I am writing to tell you that CGA recently participated in exploratory discussions with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and the Society of Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada) to explore opportunities for a national merger of the accounting profession in Canada.</p> Application AdministratorFri, 27 May 2011 18:29:23 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26933 Mission CGA Ron Leger has long felt good about donating to the local food bank; now he’s working hard to share that feeling. Srdj MagasWed, 20 Mar 2013 22:39:11 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=11570 <p>Vancouver, March 31, 2009 – The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) and its provincial and territorial partners today launched a Canada-wide, multi-media advertising campaign emphasizing the depth of skills and experience that Certified General Accountants bring to their employers and clients.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 01 Apr 2009 22:11:07 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26653 <p>2013 01 21 false CGA Front and Centre at Competition of Top Business Schools Canada’s future business leaders were on display this past weekend at JDC West (Jeux du Commerce West)—literally the commerce games. In the finish, it came down to three victorious teams: Edwards (University of Saskatchewan) w</p> Srdj MagasTue, 22 Jan 2013 18:25:31 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=1526 <p>Congratulations to all new CGA grads, including a sizeable group who are past graduates of BCIT's Financial Management diploma program.</p> Lisa SoWed, 17 Oct 2007 19:38:13 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23385 <p>It’s convocation season, time for CGA-BC’s annual injection of new talent into its already impressive body of members.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 27 Oct 2011 20:41:33 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=4064 <p>Five per cent of chief financial officers in Canada plan to add accounting and finance staff during the first quarter of 2008 and five per cent anticipate personnel reductions. Executives in the finance, insurance and real estate sector are most optimistic about hiring.</p> Lisa SoTue, 04 Dec 2007 19:54:52 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=11176 <p>The hiring of full-time accounting and finance professionals is expected to increase slightly in the second quarter of 2009, according to the Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index.</p> Application AdministratorThu, 05 Mar 2009 19:04:09 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/media_releases.aspx?id=10528 <p>The annual presentation of the J.M. Macbeth awards were made to a select group of Certified General Accountants in honour of their significant contributions to their respective chapters.</p> Srdj MagasTue, 27 Jan 2009 00:18:43 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=10324 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) applauds the changes to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) agreed to last week by the first ministers to remove barriers that restrict labour mobility across the country.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 21:08:49 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=11376 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) in collaboration with the provincial and territorial organizations have chosen Grip Limited of Toronto to develop a Canada-wide advertising campaign to emphasize the CGA designation’s excellence, distinctiveness and leadership in the field of professional accounting and business. The national and provincial multi-media campaign is set to launch in early April.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 18 Mar 2009 16:36:12 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26733 Our one cent coin, we’ve been told for years, is a losing proposition. It costs 1.6 cents to produce a single copper piece. No, scratch that, it costs 1.6 cents to mint each copper-plated steel or zinc coin we call the penny. The penny hasn’t been the penny for 1.6 decades now, and is a trifling thing compared to the original that weighed in at a mighty 5.67 grams. Srdj MagasMon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:18 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=22506 <p>The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia is pleased to announce that Candace Nancke, CGA, of Coquitlam, B.C., was elected Second Vice-Chair by the CGA-BC Board of Governors on June 25, 2011. She now joins the CGA-BC Executive.<br /></p> Srdj MagasFri, 08 Jul 2011 21:36:20 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=14612 <p>Victoria, B.C. – More than 750 of the province’s leading accountants are set to convene in Victoria for the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia’s annual conference.</p> Srdj MagasFri, 30 Oct 2009 20:54:24 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=12054 <p>Most Canadian manufacturers and exporters are not prepared for a pandemic, according to a Canadian Manufacturers &amp; Exporters Association survey.</p> Srdj MagasWed, 06 May 2009 19:05:21 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=22054 <p>TORONTO, June 14, 2011 — While consumer spending may be down in the first quarter of 2011, many Canadians are continuing to struggle with record levels of household debt.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 15 Jun 2011 17:32:34 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=18688 <p>Canada to Help Foreign-Trained Accountants Enter Workforce The Government of Canada is funding a project that will make it easier for internationally trained accountants to find work in their field. The Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), mad</p> Srdj MagasMon, 30 Aug 2010 23:22:20 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26171 <p>&#160; CA CMA Merger Update October 17, 2012As you may know, the CICA and CMA Canada have just announced that a new national body governing CPA Canada (Chartered Professional Accountant) will officially be created on January 1, 2013.In Alberta, the</p> Srdj MagasMon, 22 Oct 2012 16:49:34 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26100 On Saturday, September 22, 2012, several amendments to the Association’s Bylaws were passed at the Annual General Meeting at the Certified General Accountants of British Columbia. Application AdministratorFri, 12 Oct 2012 14:58:02 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=13316 <p>(Ottawa) Premiers have a unique opportunity to improve Canada’s negotiating position in free trade talks with the European Union by honouring their commitment to remove barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility, a coalition of national business associations said today. </p> Application AdministratorThu, 30 Jul 2009 15:42:46 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=10534 <p>Measures included in Budget 2009 aimed at stimulating growth, business and consumer confidence are good news for the Canadian economy, says the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada).</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 21:14:40 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=11010 <p>The global economic and financial situation is unprecedented, and countries around the world are taking immediate steps to deliver aggressive stimulus packages to address the economic crisis and revive their economies.</p> Srdj MagasThu, 12 Mar 2009 21:11:37 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=19146 <p>The results of the election for the 2011 Board of Governors were announced at the Annual General Meeting in Whistler on Saturday, September 18. The following members were approved to serve on the CGA-BC Board of Governors for 2011.</p> Application AdministratorThu, 23 Sep 2010 18:57:22 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23341 <p>Congratulations to the following members elected to the 2012 CGA-BC Board of Governors.</p> Application AdministratorThu, 06 Oct 2011 18:52:05 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=8298 <p>The results of the election for the 2009 Board of Governors were announced at the Annual General Meeting in Kelowna on Saturday, September 20.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 29 Sep 2008 21:38:00 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24485 Earth Day is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. Events are held worldwide to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment. Application AdministratorFri, 20 Apr 2012 21:10:45 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=3450 <p>Best Buy Finds Sweet Deals With PEP October 19, 2007 CGA BC's first Speed Interview Night held exclusively for one Partner in Employment at its own headquarters was held this past Wednesday.</p> Application AdministratorFri, 19 Oct 2007 18:38:17 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26556 An all-party special committee of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia has been mandated to unanimously recommend to the Legislative Assembly the appointment of an Auditor General for the Province of British Columbia Srdj MagasWed, 09 Jan 2013 23:34:53 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26427 <p> 2012 11 28 false Balanced Budget Forecasted for 2013–2014 BC continues to reduce and control government spending to address declining revenues. The government of BC is projecting a budget deficit of $1.47 billion for 2012-13, according to Finance Minister Michael de Jong. The Minister released BC’</p> Application AdministratorTue, 04 Dec 2012 16:24:42 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=26286 The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia held its annual Convocation on Saturday (November 10) and admitted 457 new CGAs into membership for 2012. Application AdministratorSat, 10 Nov 2012 23:13:32 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=11336 <p>In a move that CGAs across the country cheered, today B.C. became the first province in Canada to introduce legislation that would tear down barriers to full labour mobility for all trades and professions.</p> Application AdministratorMon, 16 Mar 2009 16:40:05 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=1520 <p>In the cautious words of a Statistics Canada report, the nation's accounting industry "continues to be very healthy."</p> Lisa SoWed, 17 Oct 2007 19:36:28 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23515 <p>CGA-BC is proud to announce that B.C. Auditor General John Doyle will be the keynote speaker at the Association’s inaugural Eco Forum on December 1.</p> Srdj MagasWed, 09 Nov 2011 19:30:31 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=23823 <p>The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is making changes that will affect two age groups: those 60 to 65, and 65 to 70 years old.</p> Srdj MagasMon, 12 Dec 2011 19:54:51 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=24117 The Board of Governors of CGA-BC is welcoming a Panel ruling under the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) that ensures labour mobility for Certified General Accountants seeking to practise public accounting in Ontario. Application AdministratorWed, 15 Feb 2012 22:58:21 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=19472 <p>On Saturday, September 24, 2011, the Annual General Meeting of the Certified General Accountants of British Columbia passed several amendments to the Association’s Bylaws and Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct (CEPROC).</p> Application AdministratorFri, 01 Mar 2013 17:38:15 GMThttp://cga-bc.org/latest_news.aspx?id=8924 <p>At the 2008 edition of the convocation ceremony, the largest graduating class in CGA-BC’s history was celebrated like conquering heroes returning from a long campaign.</p> Application AdministratorWed, 12 Nov 2008 16:04:04 GMT