Delinquency up in Alberta

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Description: According to the credit rating agency, Equifax Canada, Albertans have the highest debt levels of all Canadians. What’s more, delinquencies are up over 25% from the previous year. Perhaps this delinquency stat should be of no surprise, given the price decline in oil and its related negative impact on employment in the oil patch…. Read more »

What’s trending today in Accounting & Finance?

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These are dynamic days for the profession and opportunities abound. Here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about best bets for jobs About six years ago Cathy Logue, an accountant by trade, and her two business partners launched Ambit Search in Toronto. The boutique executive recruiting firm is focused exclusively on filling finance and accounting… Read more »

Become a CPA

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Elements of the CPA certification program CPA Prerequisite Education Program (CPA PREP) A program for those who have an undergraduate degree but not the prerequisites for the CPA Professional Education Program The CPA Prerequisite Education Program (CPA PREP) is designed for those who have an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than accounting and lack… Read more »

Women at work

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Have female CAs come a long way? Female CAs have come a long, long way since their beginnings in the profession. How do they see the road ahead?By all accounts, Janice Rennie is a pretty inspiring woman. Based in Edmonton, this FCA and mother of two sits on six boards, is a former owner of… Read more »

A new CPA certification program ,effective May 16, 2012

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A new CPA certification program Canada’s new chartered professional accountant (CPA) designation became a reality May 16, 2012, with the merger of Quebec’s CA, CMA and CGA bodies. To support CPA Quebec, and in preparation for anticipated merger developments in other parts of Canada, work on the proposed CPA certification program is getting underway. This… Read more »