The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) is the national self-regulating body for 68,000 Certified General Accountants (CGAs) and students in Canada and more than 80 countries around the world. Students are enrolled in the CGA Program of Professional Studies in Canada, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China.
As accounting business leaders, CGAs provide strategic counsel and financial leadership in all sectors of the economy and in every field. They are represented nationally and internationally through CGA-Canada, and regionally through their provincial, territorial or regional CGA association.
CGA-Canada sets national educational and professional standards and practices, provides services to affiliates and members, and contributes to domestic and international accounting standard setting. Additionally, CGA-Canada develops and maintains the CGA Program of Professional Studies, administers professional practice and member standards, conducts research and advocacy, and promotes cooperative relationships with other leading national and international accounting bodies.
CGAs and students in the CGA Program of Professional Studies are bound by a Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct and CGAs must commit to mandatory professional development.
The CGA-Canada Mission
CGA-Canada advances the interests of its members and the public through national and international representation and the establishment of professional standards, practices and services.
To fulfill its mission, CGA-Canada:
Works with provincial, territorial and regional CGA affiliate associations to set uniform standards
Uniform standards clarify professional, educational and ethical expectations among students and members. Uniformity ensures consistency and the highest possible standards of practice.
Protects the public and advocates for public interest
CGA-Canada is committed to its role as a protector of the public interest. This is a vital element in our efforts to enhance public confidence in our designation and in the accounting profession.
Represents CGA interests to governments, regulatory authorities and the communityWe accomplish this by leading and guiding the profession as it evolves. We strive to keep CGA-related issues at the forefront by speaking on behalf of members and the public interest.
Promotes the CGA brand
Provincial CGA affiliate associations and CGA-Canada work collaboratively (as a federation) and are responsible for effectively marketing the CGA designation to support and enhance our brand.
Continuously increases the value of the CGA designation
Differentiating the CGA designation and giving it superior value is instrumental in attracting a greater number of individuals to the profession and to the designation.
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