CPABC Chapters Are Up and Running!
Two kinds of passports are available:
1. Personal PD Passport - Available to all
members and registered students
(introduced to CPA, CGAs in 2014).
• $1,550+GST (early bird—purchased prior
to September 5, 2014: $1,350 + GST).
• Non-transferable – only for use by the
passport holder.
2. Flexi PD Passport – Available to
members and non-members.
• $1,950+GST (early bird—purchased prior
to September 5, 2014: $1,750 + GST).
• Transferable – share it with colleagues!
More products available
A number of products are available for those
who cannot attend PD seminars in person.
1. New for CPA, CGAs: In-house
presentations
• Subject to instructor availability, any
course in the CPABC PD brochure can
be customized and delivered in-house,
in a cost-effective manner.
2. New for CPA, CGAs: Audio-web recordings
• Direct recordings from live PD
seminars.
• Qualify for verifiable CPD hours on
successful completion of a quiz.
3. New for CPA, CGAs: Interactive online
seminars
• Flexible 14-hour seminars with access
to an instructor for Q&As.
• Topics available: ASPE, IFRS, CASs,
and personal and corporate tax.
Contact CPABC PD for more info
For highlights of the Fall/Winter Program, see
pages 42-43. Information about the integrated
CPABC PD program is also available online
at pd.bccpa.ca. If you need any help navigating
through your PD choices, feel free to contact
the CPABC PD department at 604-681-3264 or
[email protected]. Be sure to register early to
secure your spot and avoid disappointment!
As detailed in this issue (page 18), Moira Bryans,
CPA, CA, was recently appointed vice-president
of the CPABC PD Program.
It’s official—CPABC chapters are open for business! Building on
the strengths of the CGA-BC and CMABC chapters and the ICABC
associations, the 15 newly launched CPABC chapters will provide a
local presence for the profession throughout the province.
The CPABC chapters will connect and engage with members, students, and candidates
by organizing a broad range of activities in their respective communities, including networking sessions and professional development opportunities. While members, students,
and candidates are welcome to attend the events of any chapter in BC, each has been assigned
a specific chapter based on their preferred mailing address.
To facilitate engagement, each chapter has set up its own blog at www.chapters.bccpa.ca.
There they will post any news about upcoming events—such as the CPABC Member
Engagement Tour, which will see CPABC President & CEO Richard Rees, CPA, FCA, and
the provincial board chairs/president attending inaugural chapter events. The blogs will
also feature event recaps (including photos).
FAQs about the new CPABC chapters
Q: How can I get involved with my chapter?
A: If you are interested in volunteering with your chapter, please fill out the online
volunteer form at www.bccpa.ca/volunteerform. A member of the chapter board will
then contact you over the coming weeks regarding volunteer opportunities. Alternatively,
you can attend an upcoming chapter event and let one of the chapter board members
know of your interest in volunteering.
Q: How can I stay informed about events in my area?
A: As mentioned above, each CPABC chapter has its own blog, via which it will provide
the latest news and details on upcoming events, including any professional development
opportunities it will be hosting.
The chapters will also send out regular emails to promote upcoming events, so make
sure your legacy body has your current email address in its membership database.
Additionally, you can sign up to receive an RSS feed, which will keep you informed of any
updates made to the blog.
Q: I recently moved, and my current chapter is no longer correct.
What should I do?
A: Please ensure that your legacy body has your new address and make sure it is listed as
your primary or preferred mailing address. The CGA-BC, CMABC, and ICABC databases
send emails based on this information. Note: Only members in BC have assigned chapters;
non-resident members do not have assigned chapters.
Q: I live in one chapter’s region but work in another. Can I receive
information from both chapters?
A: Not at this time. Again, the chapter distribution lists are based on each member’s
primary/preferred mailing address as listed in their legacy body’s membership database.
However, members are welcome to attend events hosted by other chapters—to stay informed about other chapters’ upcoming events, check their blogs at www.chapters.bccpa.ca
and/or subscribe to their RSS feeds.
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