NOTES & NEWS
Make a Connection with CPA Canada’s
Community Connect Program
Through the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada’s
Community Connect Program, Canadians—from school-age
children to retirees—are given the knowledge and confidence
needed to make the best possible financial choices for their
circumstances to achieve the level of prosperity needed to
accomplish their life goals. Through this volunteer program,
members are able to step up and become leaders in improving the
state of financial literacy in their respective communities. CPA
Canada invites you to join them in a training webinar on October
17, 2013. For information on the webinar and the Community
Connect Program, visit www.cica.ca/financialliteracy.
Connect with CPABC Online
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Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr social media pages:
• Facebook.com/cpabc
• Twitter.com/cpa_bc
• YouTube.com/cpabritishcolumbia
• Flickr.com/cpabc
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Notes on Licensing
Pursuant to its meeting of July 12, 2013, the ICABC’s Practice
Review & Licensing Committee announces that the following
public practice firms are now closed:
Firm Name
Donna G. Robertson, CA
Emmanuel Soligo, CA
Gabriel A. Perez, Chartered Accountant
John Shantz, CA
K. R. Margetson Ltd.
W. Xie, CA
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City
Victoria
Burnaby
Port Coquitlam
Kamloops
Sechelt office only
Richmond
CPABC in Focus • Sept/Oct 2013
Student & Candidate Resources
Welcome to Student & Candidate Resources! This
section of CPABC in Focus is dedicated to providing
legacy students and CPA candidates with information
on resources, events, and opportunities to connect
with CPABC.
CPA PEP: Core Module 1
Core Module 1 begins on September 21, 2013, and the
final withdrawal date is October 18, 2013. Other key
dates include:
• Workshop Session #1 – September 21-22
• Workshop Session #2 – October 26-27
• Evaluation Date – November 22
• Results Released – December 13
CPA experience requirements
CPA practical experience requirements, including
transitional requirements, are under development and
will come into effect in 2014. Until that time, the
qualifying practical experience requirements of
legacy designations remain in effect and will count
toward the CPA practical experience requirements.
The profession recognizes that some candidates
may register for the CPA Program after having
already obtained relevant work experience. Criteria
regarding prior experience recognition are being
developed and are expected to be released this fall.
Upcoming events
This fall, we’ll be hosting a variety of CPA events and
information sessions for prospective CPA candidates
and employers. These events will also give current
CPA candidates an opportunity to connect with some
of BC