ICAM has compiled a set of Frequently Asked Questions that have come up at town hall meetings, information sessions and emails to the Institute.
Since January 19, ICAM has held nine town hall meetings and 12 information sessions with large public practice and industry employers, reaching 18% of CAs living in Manitoba.
Read the Manitoba Merger Proposal Frequently Asked Questions
February 21, 2012
On February 10, 2012, Alberta’s CMA and CGA organizations
confirmed in a message to members that unification of the profession remains
the goal of both organizations despite the announcement from CA Alberta that they are withdrawing from the provincial unification
discussions.
Discussions continue across the
country at the national and provincial levels with a view to uniting the
Canadian accounting profession through the creation of a new certification
program leading to a single Canadian accounting designation, Chartered
Professional Accountant (CPA).
February 17, 2012
Institute President James Doer and CEO Gary Hannaford host an online presentation that takes you through an overview of current merger activities, the new certification program, what unification means for you and a detailed look at the Manitoba Merger Proposal. Click here to watch.
February 6, 2012
January 24, 2012 - In support of the Unification Framework and new CPA Certification Program, the ICABC Council, CMA BC Board and CGA-BC Board have developed a British Columbia Merger Proposal, based on common principles. Click here to review the British Columbia Proposal.
January 25, 2012
In support of the Unification Framework and new CPA Certification Program recently issued by the CICA, CMA Canada and CGA-Canada, the CA Manitoba Council and CMA Manitoba Board have developed a Manitoba Merger Proposal, based on common principles.
As the Canadian accounting profession is provincially regulated, merger proposals and the related decision must be made at the provincial level. Every CA and CMA member, candidate and registered student will have an opportunity to make their views known and help shape the future of our profession. In Manitoba, the Certified General Accountants have decided not to participate in the discussions at this time.
Be Informed
Unification Framework
CPA Certification Program
Manitoba Merger Proposal
Be Heard
Attend a Town Hall
Email the Institute
Join the discussion online at CPA Canada
January 20, 2012
On January 17, 2012, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), the Certified Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada) and the Certified General Accountants of Canada (CGA-Canada) presented members with a framework to unify the Canadian accounting profession.
The Unification Framework is the result of several months of discussions among our organizations and consultation with members, Canadian business leaders, governments, regulators and other stakeholders. It includes details of a transition to a new common designation, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and the development of a new CPA Certification Program. The structure of the framework is consistent with the unification process already underway in the Province of Quebec, where the Orders of Chartered Accountants, Certified Management Accountants and Certified General Accountants have agreed to unify under the Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
By joining together, our organizations and members will be in a strong position to provide the highest quality financial and management accounting services, while serving and protecting the public interest by establishing consistent codes of professional conduct, disciplinary systems and licensing regimes. Unification of the profession would result in Canada having one of the largest accounting organizations in the world with the influence needed to advance Canadian business interests.
Visit www.CPACanada.ca for more information about the Unification Framework and the supporting CPA Certification program.
If you would like to provide further feedback to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba, please email us at viewpoint@icam.mb.ca or call (204) 942-8248 or toll free within Manitoba at 1-888-942-8248.
January 17, 2012
There are no more town halls currently scheduled. You may contact the Institute about having a presentation made at your workplace or view the online presentation.
If you would like to provide further feedback to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba, please email us at viewpoint@icam.mb.ca or call (204) 942-8248 or toll free within Manitoba at 1-888-942-8248.
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