Founded in 1908, the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) is the national self-regulating body serving 71,000 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.
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.
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.
CGA-Canada fulfills its mission by:
Working 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.
Protecting the public and advocating for the public interest
CGA-Canada is committed to its role as a protector and advocate of the public interest. This is a vital element in the efforts to enhance public confidence in the CGA designation and in the accounting profession.
Representing CGA interests to governments, regulatory authorities and the business community
CGA-Canada leads and guides the profession as it evolves. The association strives to keep CGA related issues at the forefront by speaking on behalf of members and the public interest.
Promoting and enhancing 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 the brand.
Continuously increasing the value of the CGA designation
Differentiating the CGA designation and demonstrating its superior value is instrumental in attracting a greater number of individuals to the profession and designation.
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