Chartered Accountants of Canada http://www.cica.cahttp://www.cica.ca/site-utilities/rss_item2132.html Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:33:48 -0500 Percussion Rhythmyx Canada's Chartered Accountants Launch New "Decisions Matter" Ad Campaign http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item8892.aspx The Chartered Accountants of Canada are kicking off the New Year with a new multi-tiered brand advertising campaign that focuses on the critical decision-making role that CAs play within organizations.]]> Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 8892 Canada's CAs advise caution as country prepares to adopt new labour mobility rules http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item8903.aspx The Chartered Accountants of Canada welcome efforts by the prime minister and premiers to remove barriers to labour mobility but urge caution in the approach taken.]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 8903 MEDIA ADVISORY http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item8904.aspx

Canada's Chartered Accountants available for comment in Ottawa on Federal Budget Day

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 8904 Canada's CAs give federal budget a B-plus grade http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item8910.aspx The Chartered Accountants of Canada give the federal budget a B-plus rating as the government attempts to navigate through unsettled economic times.]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 8910 World's leading accounting bodies call for global debate http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item8912.aspx ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 8912 Senior Level Chartered Accountants Indicate Profits and Revenues will Dramatically Decline in 2009 http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item8913.aspx ]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 8913 Canada's CAs offering further reporting guidance in volatile times http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item8914.aspx Canada's Chartered Accountants are providing further guidance to help companies communicate to investors as the global economic crisis continues.]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 8914 Canada's CAs helping boards of directors deal with corporate wrongdoing http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item8915.aspx Canada's Chartered Accountants have published a new product to help boards take appropriate action when allegations of corporate wrongdoing are made.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:07:00 -0400 8915 2009 Uniform Evaluation Honour Roll http://www.cica.ca/become-a-ca/the-ufe/item9903.aspx

CICA proudly presents 51 individuals who achieved the highest standing in the country in the 2009 Uniform Evaluation (UFE).

]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:45:00 -0500 9903 CAmag webinar archives http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/webinar-pages/item11034.aspx CAmagazine
The CA Magazine webinar series, offered 8 times a year, is targeted to all CA members and highlights information discussed in the CA magazine from IFRS, to Succession Planning. This series is sponsored by Robert Half International.]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 11034 Return to economic growth by mid-2010: Canada’s CAs http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item19819.aspx

Two-thirds (67 per cent) of senior level chartered accountants interviewed for the most recent CICA/RBC Business Monitor (Q1 2009) expect Canada to experience economic growth by the end of the second quarter of 2010.

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 19819 New toolkit helps small- and medium-sized businesses navigate through the credit crunch http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item19831.aspx The CICA and the Business Development Bank of Canada have teamed up to publish a new book aimed at helping small- and medium-sized business owners understand the various options and choices available to them.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 19831 Canadian executive CAs say graduate hiring levels likely to decline in 2009 http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item19904.aspx Senior level chartered accountants in Canada expect fewer university and/or college graduates to be hired this year according to the most recent CICA/RBC Business Monitor (Q1 2009).]]> Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 19904 Time still available to enter Corporate Reporting Awards presented by Canada’s CAs http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item28507.aspx The deadline for entries in the 2009 Corporate Reporting Awards, presented annually by the Chartered Accountants of Canada, is quickly approaching.]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 28507 The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Notice of Annual Meeting http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/cica/board-of-directors/item28522.aspx The 107th Annual Meeting of the members of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants will be held at the Hilton Toronto, 145 Richmond Street W., Toronto, Ontario, on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 09:00 hours (Local Time).]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 28522 Estate Planning Toolkit http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/advertising-pages/item28809.aspx ]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 28809 Revenues http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/projects/current-projects/item28816.aspx (updated November 2011)]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 28816 Fair Value Measurement http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item28818.aspx (updated October 2009)]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 28818 The CICA Handbook – Assurance — Getting Familiar with the New Handbook http://www.aasbcanada.ca/item28908.aspx ]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 28908 CA publication helps human resources and compensation committees in today’s challenging economy http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item28945.aspx A new publication by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is designed to help boards of directors, particularly Human Resources and Compensation Committees, navigate through today’s unsettled economy.]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 28945 CICA's 2008-2009 annual report, Navigating in Turbulent Times, is now available for downloading http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/cica/annual-reports/item28960.aspx ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 28960 Session_1 http://www.cica.ca/become-a-ca/how-to-become-a-ca/item28972.aspx ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 28972 More About Canadian Auditing Standards (CASs) http://www.aasbcanada.ca/item29015.aspx ]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29015 Canada’s CAs helping corporate directors better understand business implications of climate change http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item29026.aspx A new publication from the Chartered Accountants of Canada provides a series of questions corporate directors can ask relating to the business implications of climate change.]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29026 Members of the Public Sector Accounting Board http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/about-psab/item29033.aspx ]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29033 Canada’s CAs helping directors manage fraud risk in difficult economic times http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item29089.aspx A new publication by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is designed to help boards of directors protect their companies from the increased risk of fraud in today’s unsettled economic environment.]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29089 Auditor’s Consent to the Use of the Auditor’s Report in Connection with Designated Documents http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/completed-projects/item29334.aspx (issued December 2009)]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29334 CICA Resources for Audit Committees http://www.cica.ca/auditcommittees/item29408.aspx ]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29408 External Resources for Audit Committees http://www.cica.ca/auditcommittees/item29409.aspx ]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29409 Pension Plans Scope Expansion http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item29493.aspx

Section 4600, Pension Plans, is now available in Part IV of the CICA Handbook – Accounting. Concurrently, the AcSB has issued an Exposure Draft proposing to expand the scope of this Section. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by April 30, 2010.

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29493 Executive CAs more optimistic about the Canadian economy http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item29638.aspx Optimism about the Canadian economy is up significantly among senior-level chartered accountants interviewed for the most recent CICA/RBC Business Monitor (Q2 2009). Despite that growing optimism, some gloomy economic expectations linger.]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29638 Poised For Leadership Conference http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/work-life/item29678.aspx ]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29678 Volunteers http://www.cica.ca/volunteer-central/listing/item29746.aspx ]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 29746 Canada’s CAs offer guidance to help prevent data breaches http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item29956.aspx A new toolkit from the CICA is designed to help organizations be proactive in identifying data security and privacy risks.]]> Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29956 Standards for Assurance Engagements http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/current-projects/item29975.aspx (updated November 2011)]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29975 Standards for Review Engagements http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/current-projects/item29999.aspx (updated November 2011)]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 29999 Tax Planning http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/advertising-pages/item30003.aspx ]]> Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 30003 IFRS Discussion Group Members http://www.acsbcanada.org/international-activities/ifrs/item30196.aspx

The AcSB announces appointments to its IFRS Discussion Group.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 30196 Leases http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item30325.aspx

(new September 2009)

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 30325 Interested in Making a Presentation to the Accounting Standards Oversight Council on the Future of Financial Reporting by Not-for-Profit Organizations? http://www.acsbcanada.org/item30636.aspx

AcSOC is seeking input from interested stakeholders on the future of financial reporting by not-for-profit organizations.

]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 30636 Submission of Issues for Consideration by IFRS Discussion Group http://www.acsbcanada.org/international-activities/ifrs/item30731.aspx ]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 30731 IFRS Discussion Group http://www.acsbcanada.org/international-activities/ifrs/item30753.aspx

Listen to the audio recordings of the ten topics discussed by the Group in June including preliminary observations of some of the provincial securities regulators staff on the first quarter filings under IFRSs and six issues arising from the application of IFRSs in Canada. 

]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 30753 IFRS Discussion Group<br>Guidelines for Observers http://www.acsbcanada.org/international-activities/ifrs/item30787.aspx ]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 30787 Rate-regulated Activities — Roundtable Discussion of IASB Proposals http://www.acsbcanada.org/item30884.aspx

Attend a roundtable discussion on October 27, 2009, to share your views on the IASB’s Exposure Draft.

]]> Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 30884 First-time Adoption of Public Sector Accounting Standards by Government Organizations http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/projects/completed-projects/item31016.aspx

(issued August 2010)

]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 31016 Responses to IASB Documents for Comment http://www.acsbcanada.org/international-activities/item31114.aspx ]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 31114 Rate-regulated Activities http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item31116.aspx ]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 31116 New toolkit helps business owners prepare for estate planning http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item31189.aspx The Chartered Accountants of Canada and Scotiabank Group have teamed up to publish The Estate Planning Toolkit for Business Owners: Building and Preserving Your Wealth. The toolkit stresses that the time to start planning is now.]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 31189 Federal government must remain committed to corporate tax cuts: Canada’s CAs http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item31274.aspx Canada’s Chartered Accountants urged the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to recommend that the federal government stay the course on its commitment to reduce corporate taxes as part of an overall plan to support Canada's long-term economic prosperity.]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0400 31274 Chuck Jeffrey http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/work-life/item31277.aspx ]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 31277 Canada’s CAs helping not-for-profit directors manage pandemic risks http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item32096.aspx A new publication by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) designed to help not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) prepare for pandemics is timely with the H1N1 influenza grabbing headlines across the country.]]> Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 32096 Investment Funds Standing Committee http://www.cica.ca/research-and-guidance/research-activities/activities-in-progress/accounting/item33148.aspx ]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 33148 Corporate Sustainability Reporting http://www.cica.ca/research-and-guidance/research-activities/activities-in-progress/accounting/item33150.aspx ]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 33150 Optimism about the Canadian economy among executive CAs on the rebound http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item33613.aspx Optimism about the Canadian economy is up sharply among executive chartered accountants (CAs), according to the most recent CICA/RBC Business Monitor (Q3 2009).]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:45:00 -0500 33613 Canada’s CAs onside with framework to improve foreign credential recognition http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item33696.aspx Canada’s Chartered Accountants welcome a framework established by governments across the country aimed at enhancing foreign qualification recognition for internationally trained workers.]]> Wed, 2 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 33696 Notice of Meeting of the AcSB's IFRS Discussion Group http://www.acsbcanada.org/international-activities/ifrs/item33707.aspx

The next meeting of the IFRS Discussion Group will be held on January 12, 2012 in Toronto. Individuals are encouraged to submit issues relating to the application of IFRSs in Canada by November 14, 2011 for consideration at this meeting. For further information, see Submission of Issues.

]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 33707 Kelly LaVallie http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/work-life/item33716.aspx ]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 33716 Generally Accepted Privacy Principles seek to curtail identity theft http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item33717.aspx In light of a spike in identity theft and the frequency with which personal information is stored on portable devices, the AICPA and the CICA have expanded Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP) to include protocols for securing and disposing of personal information.]]> Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0500 33717 Significant milestone for 3,127 CA students: passing the 2009 Uniform Evaluation http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item33721.aspx Canada's Chartered Accountants congratulate the newest group of CA students to successfully complete one of the most challenging professional examinations in the world – the CA profession's Uniform Evaluation (UFE).]]> Fri, 4 Dec 2009 11:45:00 -0500 33721 PotashCorp big winner at Corporate Reporting Awards presented by Canada's CAs http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2009/item33743.aspx PotashCorp was a multiple winner at the Corporate Reporting Awards presented today in Toronto by the Chartered Accountants of Canada.]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:45:00 -0500 33743 Amendments Resulting from the Adoption of IFRSs in Canada http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/projects/completed-projects/item33745.aspx (issued June 2010)]]> Mon, 7 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 33745 PSAB Plain Language Documents http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/item33789.aspx ]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 33789 PSAB Issues Analysis http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/item33791.aspx ]]> Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 33791 CICA Handbook - Assurance http://www.aasbcanada.ca/item34031.aspx ]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 34031 Interested in Becoming a Member of the AcSB’s new Private Enterprises Advisory Committee? http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item34115.aspx

The AcSB is seeking members for its new Private Enterprises Advisory Committee.

]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 34115 Financial Reporting in Canada Under IFRS - 2010 edition http://www.cica.ca/research-and-guidance/research-activities/activities-in-progress/item34143.aspx ]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 34143 Canada’s CAs offer guidance to communicate impact of IFRS changeover http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item34476.aspx Canada’s Chartered Accountants are providing guidance to help public companies summarize for investors the effects of the changeover to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 34476 Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/completed-projects/item34682.aspx (issued December 2010)]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 34682 Liabilities — Improving IAS 37 http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item34699.aspx ]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 34699 Optimism about the Canadian economy has stabilized among executive CAs http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item34713.aspx Optimism about the Canadian economy is holding steady among executive chartered accountants (CAs), according to the most recent CICA/RBC Business Monitor conducted during the fourth quarter of 2009.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:45:00 -0500 34713 Members of the Accounting Standards Board http://www.acsbcanada.org/about-acsb/item34744.aspx ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 34744 About the Academic Advisory Council http://www.acsbcanada.org/about-acsb/item34906.aspx ]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 34906 Communications with Law Firms http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/current-projects/item34910.aspx (updated May 2011)]]> Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 34910 New Canadian Auditing Standards http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/client-development-brochure-series/item35366.aspx ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 35366 International Financial Reporting Standards http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/client-development-brochure-series/item35367.aspx ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 35367 New Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/client-development-brochure-series/item35368.aspx ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 35368 Tax Planning http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/client-development-brochure-series/item35369.aspx ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 35369 Canada's CAs give federal budget a B-plus grade http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item35594.aspx Canada’s Chartered Accountants (CAs) are cautiously optimistic about the federal budget giving it a B-plus rating.]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 35594 Liabilities — Improving IAS 37 — Roundtable Discussion of IASB Proposals http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item35713.aspx

The roundtable discussion has been rescheduled for Friday, April 30, 2010.

]]> Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 35713 Financial Instruments (Replacement of IAS 39) http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item36289.aspx ]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 36289 Financial Instruments: <br>Amortized Cost and Impairment – Roundtable Discussion http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item36291.aspx

Attend a roundtable discussion on Friday, April 30, 2010 to share your views on the IASB's proposed new standard.

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 36291 20 Questions Directors Should Ask about Executive Compensation, 2nd Edition http://www.rogb.ca/director-series/20-question-series/item36598.aspx ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 36598 Responsibilities Relating to Other Information http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/current-projects/item36738.aspx (updated November 2011)]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 36738 Using the Work of Internal Auditors http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/current-projects/item36746.aspx (updated November 2011)]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 36746 Strategic Plan http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/completed-projects/item36758.aspx (issued November 2010)]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 36758 Extractive Activities — Roundtable Discussion of IASB Proposals in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Montréal http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item36787.aspx

Attend a roundtable discussion in Toronto, Vancouver or Calgary in May 2010 to share your views on the IASB's Discussion Paper.

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 36787 About the Private Enterprise Advisory Committee http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item36812.aspx ]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 36812 Independence Requirements – Changes to be Considered in Two Phases http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/protecting-the-public-interest/independence-requirements/item36957.aspx The Independence Task Force seeks comments on two documents: an exposure draft proposing changes to partner rotation requirements and a consultation paper soliciting views on additional changes.]]> Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 36957 Optimism among executive CAs soaring, nearing levels seen prior to downturn: CICA/RBC Business Monitor http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item37880.aspx Optimism about the Canadian economy is up sharply among executive chartered accountants (CAs) and approaching levels last seen in 2007, according to the most recent CICA/RBC Business Monitor (Q1 2010).]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 06:30:00 -0400 37880 Creating value for our members http://www.cica.ca/news/news-and-features/latest-news/cica-member-fee/item37963.aspx ]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 37963 Accounting Standards Board http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/webinar-pages/item38123.aspx The Accounting Standards Board webinars, offered periodically, cover topics such as documents open comment, final standards and standards-related issues.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 38123 Canada’s CAs provide input on ways to strengthen retirement income system http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item38292.aspx Canada’s CAs believe it is prudent for the federal government to more closely examine the country’s retirement income system even though it is recognized as one of the best in the world.]]> Thu, 6 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 38292 IFRS transition deadline drawing closer – state of readiness varies among companies: CICA/RBC Business Monitor http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item38309.aspx Many executive CAs believe their companies are well positioned for Canada’s transition to IFRS but several enterprises remain in early stages of preparation, according to the latest CICA/RBC Business Monitor (Q1 2010).]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 38309 Presentations for Firms http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/work-life/item38335.aspx ]]> Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 38335 Canada’s CAs: Active participants in the effort to improve financial literacy http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item38425.aspx The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is committed to supporting the objectives of the federal government’s Task Force on Financial Literacy.]]> Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 38425 The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Notice of Annual Meeting http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/cica/board-of-directors/item38600.aspx The 108th Annual Meeting of the members of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants will be held in the Wildrose South Room of the Sheraton Suites Eau Claire, 255 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, Alberta, on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 09:00 hours (Local Time).]]> Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 38600 Entry Information http://www.cica.ca/news/corporate-reporting-awards/2010/item38771.aspx ]]> Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 38771 Principal, Public Sector Accounting http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/new-members/item39635.aspx

The CICA is seeking an individual to join the public sector accounting team to develop accounting and financial reporting standards for the public sector in Canada.

]]> Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 39635 Anne-Marie Hubert http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item39884.aspx Non-conformist digs deep and takes risks]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 39884 Janice Baker http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item39885.aspx City Manager hits Top 100 list three times]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 39885 Colette A. Miller http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item39886.aspx Born leader heads up firm and family]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 39886 Canada’s CAs support call to G20 leaders for greater transparency and accountability http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item40183.aspx The CICA urges the G20 leaders to consider a series of recommendations provided in a letter from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 40183 CICA publication highlights the importance of diversity http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item40380.aspx A new publication by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is helping boards of directors address the importance of diversity within their organizations.]]> Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 40380 Public Trust Committee (PTC) http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/protecting-the-public-interest/public-trust-committee/item40387.aspx ]]> Wed, 7 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 40387 Assurance Engagements on Greenhouse Gas Statements http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/current-projects/item40388.aspx (updated November 2011)]]> Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 40388 Submission deadline extended for Corporate Reporting Awards http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item40437.aspx The deadline to enter the Corporate Reporting Awards, presented annually by the Chartered Accountants of Canada, is being extended to Friday, July 16, 2010.]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 40437 Canada’s CAs helping report users prepare for IFRS changeover http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item40570.aspx A new publication from the CICA helps users of external financial reports better understand the potential impacts of Canada’s transition to IFRS.]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 40570 Optimism plateaus among executive CAs: CICA/RBC Business Monitor http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item40784.aspx Optimism about the Canadian economy among executive Chartered Accountants is leveling off after sharply rebounding over several quarters, according to the most recent CICA/RBC Business Monitor (Q2 2010).]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 40784 Jacquelyn Marie Pylypiuk http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item40803.aspx Risky moves lead to top job in HR]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 40803 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item40932.aspx ]]> Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 40932 Advisory Groups http://www.acsbcanada.org/1-right-hand-column/item41360.aspx ]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 41360 Efrim Boritz wins 2010 Bill Swirsky Innovation Award http://www.cica.ca/news/news-and-features/latest-news/item42320.aspx Prof. J. Efrim Boritz, FCA of the University of Waterloo School of Accounting & Finance has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Bill Swirsky Innovation Award.]]> Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 42320 Canada’s CAs encourage federal government to focus on tax system and prudent fiscal management http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item42437.aspx A simpler and more competitive tax system combined with prudent fiscal management by the federal government is needed if the country is to better compete globally, according to Canada’s CAs.]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:00:00 -0400 42437 Beverley A. Brennan http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item42496.aspx ASC Commissioner enjoys best of all worlds]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 42496 Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants praises creation of Global Risk Institute http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item42557.aspx The CICA welcomes today’s announcement of a Global Risk Institute in Financial Services (GRi) as a positive step toward further strengthening Canada’s financial system.]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 42557 Barbara Vigilante, Principal http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/committee/item42586.aspx ]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 42586 Dale MacLennan, CA http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/committee/item42597.aspx ]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 42597 Understanding Reports On Financial Statements http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/client-development-brochure-series/item42640.aspx ]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 42640 Annual Report 2009-2010 annual report, Leveraging Change http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/cica/annual-reports/item42961.aspx ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 42961 Joanne Magee http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item43091.aspx No beach retreat for driven Prof]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43091 Institutional investors increasingly seeking environmental, social and governance information: Canada’s CAs http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item43116.aspx A new publication from the CICA finds that mainstream institutional investors are beginning to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their decision making.]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43116 Private Enterprises http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item43118.aspx ]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43118 Jennifer Rhee, CA http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/committee/item43130.aspx ]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43130 Private Enterprise Resources http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item43215.aspx ]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43215 Leases — Roundtable Discussion of IASB Proposals http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item43280.aspx

Attend a roundtable discussion on Monday, October 18, 2010 from 13:00 – 15:00 EST to share your views on the IASB's proposed new standard.

]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43280 Update on recent leadership meeting by newly appointed CICA board chair http://www.cica.ca/news/news-and-features/latest-news/item43285.aspx Leaders of the CA profession have agreed to explore new and important initiatives to help protect and sustain the position of CAs in Canada and in the world market. Bill MacKinnon, FCA, the new chair of CICA, provides an update.]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43285 Alana Detenbeck, CA, CFE, DIFA http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/committee/item43303.aspx ]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43303 Judy Gordon, CA http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/committee/item43305.aspx ]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43305 New Board Chair and Vice-Chair for Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item43475.aspx Bill MacKinnon is the new Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and Shelley Brown assumes the position of Vice-Chair.]]> Thu, 7 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43475 First-time Adoption — Employee Future Benefits http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item43526.aspx ]]> Fri, 8 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43526 Canada’s Chartered Accountants initiate next phase of “Decisions Matter” campaign http://www.cica.ca/news/news-and-features/latest-news/item43532.aspx Canada’s CAs have launched new multi-media ads as part of a national campaign to reinforce the profession’s key role in helping business make the best decisions.]]> Fri, 8 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43532 Media Advisory http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item43649.aspx Cash management seminar to mark official launch of CICA/CIBC Toolkit]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43649 Related Party Transactions http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/projects/current-projects/item43759.aspx (updated December 2011)]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43759 New toolkit helps small and medium businesses address cash management issues http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item43803.aspx A new publication by the CICA in conjunction with CIBC provides valuable cash management advice for small- and medium-sized businesses.]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43803 Pension Plans http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item43877.aspx ]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43877 Canada’s CAs welcome additional guidance on environmental disclosures http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item43905.aspx The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) commends Canada’s securities regulators for this week publishing additional guidance to help reporting issuers meet existing environmental disclosure requirements.]]> Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43905 Taxes and prudent fiscal management highlight pre-budget input from Canada’s CAs http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2010/item43928.aspx Canada’s Chartered Accountants today in Ottawa called for a simpler, more competitive corporate tax system and prudent fiscal management by the federal government.]]> Tue, 2 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400 43928 Insurance Contracts — Roundtable Discussion with IASB Staff http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item44445.aspx

Attend a roundtable discussion on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 from 15:30 – 17:30 EST to share your views with the IASB staff on the proposed new standard.

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 44445 Client Development Brochures help CAs to promote their services to existing and new clients http://www.cica.ca/news/news-and-features/latest-news/item44573.aspx ]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 44573 High-level Comparison of Section 4600 (Part IV) to Section 4100 (Part V) of the Handbook http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item44838.aspx ]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 44838 Background — Pension Plans http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item44840.aspx ]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 44840 Effective Dates and Transition Methods — Conference Call Discussions http://www.acsbcanada.org/international-activities/ifrs/item45836.aspx

Participate in discussions scheduled for December 2010 and January 2011 to share your views about when and how the eight new IFRSs that are expected to be finalized in the coming year should become effective.

]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 45836 Canadians signal strong need for financial literacy education at all ages: CICA survey http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item46014.aspx A national survey conducted for the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) finds that many Canadians are in difficult financial circumstances or making financial decisions that threaten their long-term prosperity.]]> Wed, 5 Jan 2011 09:30:00 -0500 46014 Background — Not-for-Profit Organizations http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/not-for-profit-orgnizations/item46017.aspx ]]> Tue, 4 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 46017 Joint Not-for-Profit Review http://www.acsbcanada.org/joint-not-for-profit-review/item46048.aspx ]]> Wed, 5 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 46048 Joint Not-for-Profit Review http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/joint-not-for-profit-review/item46090.aspx ]]> Wed, 5 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 46090 Reporting on Information Encountered During the Financial Statement Audit http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/current-projects/item46119.aspx

(update August 2011)

]]> Sun, 9 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 46119 Concepts Underlying Financial Performance http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/projects/current-projects/item46179.aspx (updated November 2011)]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 46179 Appropriations http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/projects/current-projects/item46258.aspx (updated November 2011)]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 46258 Quarter-end financial communications guidance provided by Canada’s CAs and CIRI http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item46294.aspx When preparing an earnings news release care needs to be taken to ensure that the information provided does not mislead investors or other readers.]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0500 46294 Thirteen CAs among Canada's most powerful women http://www.cica.ca/news/news-and-features/latest-news/item46377.aspx The following CAs have been selected as recipients of the 2010 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 46377 Executive CAs uncertain about year ahead, but majority remains optimistic about their company: CICA/RBC Business Monitor http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item46894.aspx Less than half (41 per cent) of executive CAs surveyed are optimistic about the Canadian economy over the next 12 months, according to the latest CICA/RBC Business Monitor (Q4 2010).]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0500 46894 AcSOC Survey of the AcSB's Performance http://www.acsbcanada.org/item46913.aspx

The AcSOC is seeking stakeholder views on the AcSB's performance. Completed Surveys are requested by February 15, 2012.

]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 46913 Canada’s CAs recommend three paths to red tape reduction http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item46922.aspx Eliminating, simplifying and automating regulatory processes are three paths identified by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) to reduce red tape at the federal level.]]> Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 46922 Guide for Auditors of Registered Electoral District Associations Appointed Under the Canada Elections Act http://www.cica.ca/research-and-guidance/research-activities/activities-in-progress/item47085.aspx ]]> Fri, 4 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 47085 Reciprocal membership MOU signed by CA Institutes of Canada and India http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item47091.aspx The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Reciprocal Membership Arrangements.]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 47091 Q&A http://www.cica.ca/become-a-ca/internationally-trained-accountants/international-qualifications-appraisal-board/item47103.aspx ]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 47103 Hedge Accounting — Roundtable Discussion of IASB Proposals http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item47156.aspx

Attend a roundtable on Monday, February 28, 2011, to share your views on the non-financial hedging proposals in the IASB’s Exposure Draft.

]]> Tue, 8 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 47156 Canada’s CAs welcome recommendations of financial literacy task force http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item47213.aspx Canada’s Chartered Accountants call the recommendations of the Task Force on Financial Literacy a valuable blueprint that the federal government can draw upon in its efforts to help Canadians better manage their finances.]]> Wed, 9 Feb 2011 09:00:00 -0500 47213 Waterloo professor wins CA profession innovation leadership award http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item47838.aspx University of Waterloo School of Accounting and Finance Professor, Efrim Boritz, FCA, has officially been awarded the 2010 Bill Swirsky Innovation Leadership Award.  ]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:00:00 -0500 47838 AICPA/CICA Privacy Maturity Model http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/privacy/item47888.aspx ]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 47888 Adopting Public Sector Accounting Standards http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/item47892.aspx ]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 47892 Special day sends important message: CA profession’s Women’s Leadership Council http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item48158.aspx International Women’s Day represents an important annual reminder of achievement, according to the Women’s Leadership Council -- a special volunteer body of Canada’s Chartered Accountancy profession.]]> Tue, 8 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 48158 Definition of Control http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/documents/item48197.aspx ]]> Wed, 9 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 48197 CICA and AICPA jointly release AICPA/CICA Privacy Maturity Model http://www.cica.ca/news/news-and-features/latest-news/item48243.aspx Based on Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP), the model provides entities with a useful and effective means of assessing their privacy program against a recognized maturity model.]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 48243 Definition of a Government Business Enterprise http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/documents/item48291.aspx ]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 48291 Definition of a Government Not-for-Profit Organization http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/documents/item48292.aspx ]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 48292 Determination of the Basis of Accounting http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/documents/item48293.aspx ]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 48293 CICA grades the Federal Budget "B Plus" http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item48650.aspx The CICA gives the federal budget a B Plus grade saying it strikes the right balance by keeping Canada competitive and demonstrating prudent fiscal management.]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 48650 Auditor’s Role and Responsibilities in the Capital Markets (Revisions to the 7000 series) http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/current-projects/item48682.aspx (updated November 2011)]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 48682 Cash Management Toolkit http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/advertising-pages/item48691.aspx ]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 48691 IFRS Resources http://www.acsbcanada.org/international-activities/ifrs/item48754.aspx ]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 48754 International Financial Reporting Standards http://www.acsbcanada.org/international-activities/ifrs/item48766.aspx ]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 48766 2011 Improvements http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item48928.aspx ]]> Mon, 4 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 48928 Employee Future Benefits http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item48947.aspx ]]> Tue, 5 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 48947 AcSOC Announces New Appointments http://www.acsbcanada.org/recruitment/item49012.aspx

New appointments to AcSOC have been announced, and AcSOC has appointed new members to the AcSB and PSAB.

]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49012 Interested in Enhancing the PSA Handbook for Government Organizations by becoming a member of PSAB’s new Advisory Group? http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/new-members/item49127.aspx

The PSAB is currently seeking members to appoint to the Completeness of GAAP for Government Organizations Advisory Group.

]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49127 Agriculture http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item49164.aspx ]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49164 Discontinued Operations http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item49166.aspx ]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49166 Fair Value Measurement http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item49168.aspx ]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49168 Consolidations http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item49171.aspx ]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49171 Financial Statement Concepts http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item49173.aspx ]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49173 National Offers http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/ca-member-savings-program/item49427.aspx ]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49427 Member Savings test page http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/ca-member-savings-program/item49434.aspx ]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49434 The Handbook Webinar Series http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/webinar-pages/item49604.aspx ]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49604 IAASB Survey of Implementation of the Clarity ISAs by Small and Medium Practices http://www.aasbcanada.ca/documents/item49758.aspx

Your help is requested in obtaining information on the implementation of the Canadian Auditing Standards by practitioners from small and medium-sized practices who perform audits of small to medium-sized entities.

]]> Mon, 9 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49758 Soaring optimism among executive CAs, positive employment forecasts and anticipated innovation investments: CICA/RBC Business Monitor http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item49893.aspx Sixty-four per cent of executive CAs expressed optimism about the Canadian economy in the first quarter of 2011, marking a notable increase of 23 per cent over the previous quarter, according to the latest CICA/RBC Business Monitor.]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49893 Business Success Stories: Be inspired. Be prepared. Be successful. http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/public-practitioners/item49896.aspx ]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49896 Uniting the Canadian Accounting Profession - FAQs http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item49911.aspx ]]> Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 49911 Investment Entities http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item50023.aspx ]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 50023 Federal budget has a familiar ring: Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item50350.aspx It is a déjà vu budget from the federal government but one that keeps Canada heading in the right direction, according to the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA).]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 50350 Entries being accepted as Corporate Reporting Awards mark 60 years http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item50515.aspx Entries are now being accepted in a milestone year for the Corporate Reporting Awards, presented annually by the Chartered Accountants of Canada.]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 50515 <i>CAmagazine</i> celebrates 100 years http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item50705.aspx The award-winning flagship publication of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is marking its centennial.]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 50705 Amendments Arising from Financial Instruments http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/projects/current-projects/item50856.aspx

(updated November 2011)

]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 50856 PSA Handbook Terminology http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/projects/current-projects/item50871.aspx (updated October 2011)]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 50871 Shelley Brown http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item50914.aspx ]]> Wed, 6 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 50914 Completeness of GAAP for Government Organizations http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/projects/current-projects/item51043.aspx (updated November 2011)]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 51043 Notice of Annual Meeting http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/cica/board-of-directors/item51111.aspx The 109th Annual Meeting of the members of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants will be held in the West Ballroom of the Fairmont Winnipeg Hotel, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 09:00 hours (Local Time).]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 51111 Joint Arrangements http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item51315.aspx ]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 51315 Fair Value Measurement http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item51369.aspx ]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 51369 Flexible Work Options Guidance http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/work-life/item51370.aspx ]]> Tue, 2 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 51370 Audit of Third Party Advertising in a Federal Election (2011) http://www.cica.ca/research-and-guidance/research-activities/recent-publications/assurance/item51466.aspx ]]> Fri, 5 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 51466 Media Advisory http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item52025.aspx Recent economic events may impact CICA/RBC Business Monitor findings]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52025 The Case for Change in the Canadian Accounting Profession http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item52449.aspx ]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52449 The Case for Change in the Canadian Accounting Profession http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item52450.aspx ]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52450 The Case for Change in the Canadian Accounting Profession http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item52453.aspx ]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52453 The Case for Change in the Canadian Accounting Profession http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item52473.aspx ]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52473 The Case for Change in the Canadian Accounting Profession http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item52474.aspx ]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52474 The Case for Change in the Canadian Accounting Profession http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item52475.aspx ]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52475 CA-CMA Merger: Important Message to all CAs http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item52478.aspx ]]> Wed, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52478 Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) http://www.cica.ca/research-and-guidance/mda-and-business-reporting/other-performance-reporting----publications/item52538.aspx ]]> Fri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52538 Media Advisory http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item52822.aspx CICA Hosts Major Financial Reporting Conference]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52822 Young Canadians want mom and dad to be financial role models: CICA survey http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item52875.aspx A national survey for the CICA finds that parents who are most successful at teaching money management skills familiarize their children with the family’s financial situation.]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:25:00 -0400 52875 Leading accounting bodies release report highlighting how small- and medium-sized companies can profit from sustainability http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item52897.aspx The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) today released a comprehensive international research report underlining the growing emphasis small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are placing on sustainability as it becomes increasingly crucial to business performance.]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:00:00 -0400 52897 Principal, Guidance and Support - Specialized Areas http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/cica/job-opportunities-at-cica/positions/item52966.aspx ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 52966 Quebec CA,CMA and CGA to merge http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item53038.aspx The CA, CMA and CGA Orders in Quebec recently announced that their respective boards of directors have recommended moving forward with a merger of their organizations. ]]> Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 53038 New edition of accounting and financial management dictionary now available http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item53071.aspx The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) will today officially launch the third edition of its Dictionnaire de la comptabilité et de la gestion financière at a special ceremony in Montreal, Quebec.]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 53071 Interested in Becoming a Member of the AcSB’s IFRS Discussion Group? http://www.acsbcanada.org/recruitment/item53146.aspx

The AcSB is seeking expressions of interest from individuals willing to volunteer on its IFRS Discussion Group.

]]> Thu, 6 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 53146 IASB Vice-Chair in Canada: Canadians' feedback critical to future of financial reporting http://www.acsbcanada.org/media-releases/item53152.aspx

The AcSB has issued a media release on their recent Invitation to Comment, which seeks feedback from Canadian stakeholders to help develop its response to the IASB Agenda Consultation 2011.

]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 53152 Simplifying tax system reduces regulatory burden making Canada more competitive: CICA http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item53262.aspx Simplifying Canada’s tax system would make the country more competitive and allow both individuals and business to prosper according to the CICA.]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 53262 Investment Entities - Roundtable and Conference Call<br>Discussions of IASB Proposals http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item53279.aspx

Attend a roundtable in Toronto on November 10, 2011 or participate in conference call discussions on November 14, 2011 to share your views on the investment entities proposals in the IASB's Exposure Draft.

]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 53279 Private Enterprise Advisory Committee<br>Criteria for Annual Improvements http://www.acsbcanada.org/strategic-planning/private-enterprises/item53302.aspx ]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 53302 2012 Annual Improvements http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item53314.aspx ]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 53314 ASPE - What Lenders Need to Know http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/client-development-brochure-series/item53402.aspx ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 53402 CGAs in British Columbia join merger talks http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item53439.aspx On October 24, 2011, the leadership of the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia (CGA-BC) announced to its members that it is joining exploratory discussions with the CA and CMA organizations in British Columbia as part of the ongoing dialogue to explore the merits and feasibility of uniting the Canadian accounting profession.]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 53439 FAQ – Correcting misconceptions about the merger talks http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/ofelia/item53441.aspx This FAQ has been developed in response to inaccuracies that have been circulating about the potential unification of the Canadian accounting profession.]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400 53441 Executive CAs believe Canadian recession unlikely even with sharp drop in economic optimism: CICA/RBC Business Monitor http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item53626.aspx The latest CICA/RBC Business Monitor finds that despite increased pessimism about the Canadian economy among executive CAs, only 27 per cent predict that Canada will slip into a recession within the next six months.]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0400 53626 Compilation Engagements http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/current-projects/item53676.aspx (new November 2011)]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 53676 Federal government announces $1.4 million in funding for the CICA to help internationally trained accountants http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/cica/government-relations/item53791.aspx ]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 53791 Task Force Members Sought by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/new-members/item53835.aspx

PSAB is seeking individuals interested in joining a task force to examine financial reporting issues facing public sector entities reporting revenues.

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 53835 Heather Waldman http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item53853.aspx ]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 53853 CICA provides governance advice for boards on environmental and social matters http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item53877.aspx A new publication by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) outlines for board directors the business impacts and governance challenges associated with environmental and social issues.]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 53877 Media Advisory http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item53897.aspx CICA breakfast session on integrated reporting features prominent speaker]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 53897 New Members of the Accounting Standards Board Sought http://www.acsbcanada.org/recruitment/item54187.aspx

The Accounting Standards Oversight Council is currently seeking new members to appoint to the Accounting Standards Board.

]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54187 Media Advisory http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item54329.aspx Milestone year as Canada’s CAs recognize corporate reporting excellence]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54329 TELUS captures top honours at Corporate Reporting Awards http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item54463.aspx For the second straight year, TELUS Corporation captured top honours at the Corporate Reporting Awards, presented annually by the Chartered Accountants of Canada. ]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -0500 54463 An outstanding accomplishment for 2,857 CA students http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item54518.aspx Almost 2,900 students passed the Canadian Chartered Accountants (CAs) 2011 Uniform Evaluation (UFE), one of the world’s most challenging professional examinations. ]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 11:45:00 -0500 54518 Improved Annual Reporting by Not-for-Profit Organizations http://www.rogb.ca/npo/npo-directors-series/npo-briefings/item54535.aspx ]]> Fri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54535 Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants helping not-for-profit organizations improve annual reporting http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item54554.aspx There is increasing external pressure on not-for-profit organizations to demonstrate accountability and transparency according to a new publication by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA).]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54554 Nicola Young http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item54586.aspx

Perpetual growth essential for Prof

]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54586 Principal, Public Sector Accounting http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/new-members/item54606.aspx

The CICA is seeking an individual to join the public sector accounting team to develop accounting and financial reporting standards for the public sector in Canada.

]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54606 Sponsorship http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/how/item54608.aspx ]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54608 Webinars http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/how/item54614.aspx ]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54614 Michelyn Sciannella http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item54625.aspx ]]> Wed, 7 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54625 New Members of the Public Sector Accounting Board Being Sought http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/new-members/item54644.aspx

The Accounting Standards Oversight Council is currently seeking new members to appoint to the Public Sector Accounting Board.

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54644 The Initiative for Women in Business - Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/how/item54666.aspx ]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54666 New directory helps boards tap into CA expertise http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item54744.aspx A unique publication from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is an excellent information source for boards requiring financial leadership and expertise. ]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54744 CICA welcomes federal finance committee recommendations http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2011/item54826.aspx A number of recommendations made by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) are captured in a report issued by House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54826 20 Questions Directors Should Ask about Insolvency http://www.rogb.ca/director-series/20-question-series/item54851.aspx ]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500 54851 Integrated Reporting Breakfast with Robert Herz http://www.cica.ca/research-and-guidance/mda-and-business-reporting/item55060.aspx ]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55060 Authority of Guidelines Issued by the AASB http://www.aasbcanada.ca/projects/current-projects/item55126.aspx

(new: January 2012)

]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55126 Integrated Reporting Breakfast: Questions and Answers http://www.cica.ca/research-and-guidance/mda-and-business-reporting/item55159.aspx ]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55159 Robert Herz Biography http://www.cica.ca/research-and-guidance/mda-and-business-reporting/item55163.aspx ]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55163 Asset Retirement Obligations Task Force Members Sought http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/new-members/item55207.aspx

This Task Force will develop a public sector standard addressing accounting and financial reporting issues relating to asset retirement obligations.

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55207 Asset Retirement Obligations http://www.psab-ccsp.ca/projects/current-projects/item55208.aspx ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55208 Fewer executive CAs anticipate a recession in Canada and the U.S. heading into 2012: CICA/RBC Business Monitor http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2012/item55441.aspx According to the latest CICA/RBC Business Monitor, fewer Canadian executive chartered accountants are predicting a recession in Canada and a majority are forecasting a positive outlook for their company's revenues and profits.]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55441 Roundtable Discussion: Users’ Views Needed on IASB and FASB Investment Entity Proposals http://www.acsbcanada.org/projects/current-projects/item55532.aspx

Are you a user of investment company financial statements? Register to attend a roundtable on Friday, February 17, 2012 in Toronto, to share your views on the investment entities proposals with members and staff of the IASB and the FASB.

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55532 CICA guide helps parents take guesswork out of teaching kids the value of money http://www.cica.ca/news/media-centre/media-releases-and-backgrounders/2012/item55614.aspx To help parents prepare their children for successful financial futures, the CICA is releasing a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide for teaching money matters at home.]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55614 Other Issues http://www.cica.ca/about-the-profession/cica/government-relations/item55670.aspx ]]> Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55670 Jenifer Bartman http://www.cica.ca/service-and-products/members-services/womens-leadership-council/who/profiles/item55732.aspx ]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55732 2012 CICA Event Sponsorship Opportunities are now available! http://www.cica.ca/career-development/continuing-education/sponsorship-opportunities/item55749.aspx ]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 55749