CGA-Canada coordinates many national programs and services. These programs, such as the national insurance programs, benefit members and students. In addition, CGA-Canada provides staff support for joint initiatives undertaken with affiliate offices and provides the bi-monthly Association publication, CGA Magazine.
CGA Magazine
CGA Magazine continues to be CGAs’ source for leading-edge information on current issues relevant to professional accountancy, and focuses on news and trends in the accounting field and the broader business community. Printed six times a year, this glossy publication is distributed to 70,000 CGA students and members, as well as leaders in the business, government, education, and regulatory communities.
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PD Network
PD Network, the online professional development site for CGAs developed and maintained as a collaborative project with CGA affiliates, continues to be an effective tool for members. This year’s improvements to PD Network included updating the Web site and continuing to produce high-quality courses and seminars.
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Public Practice Manual
For CGAs in public practice, a comprehensive national practice review system provides for rigorous evaluations of the practitioner's operating standards. The two-volume Public Practice Manual provides an ongoing standard for public practitioners.
Notable changes have been made to the manual over the last fiscal year. A quarterly tax/valuation newsletter, guidance bulletins, and practice alerts have been added, a Quality Control Manual has been developed; and changes have been made to meet independence requirements.
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Changes to Practitioner Professional Liability Insurance
A decision was made to move the practitioner professional liability insurance program to a partial self-insured model in the new policy year. This move was done to protect members from the continued volatility of the insurance markets and steep increases in premiums.
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Affinity Programs
CGA-Canada has established partnerships with several companies to provide discounted products or services to members of the Association. Current affinity partnerships include the Bank of Montreal Financial Services Program, BMO Bank of Montreal MasterCard Affinity Program, CCH Affinity Program, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Preferred Rates Program, and a variety of CGA insurance programs.
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