2011-05-24, Discussions on the future of the accounting profession

In light of events currently taking place in the accounting profession at the national level, and given the specificities of the legal and regulatory framework in Quebec, the leaders of the three Quebec accounting orders have agreed, at the invitation of the Office des professions du Québec which is also involved in the process, to jointly reflect on the future of the accounting profession in Quebec. Updates on this matter will be posted on our website.

A national initiative
The leaders of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and CMA Canada announced that they recently entered into discussions on issues common to the accounting profession in Canada as a whole and on the best way to position the profession and the members of both organizations for the future.

For information on the recent CICA and CMA Canada announcement, please go to www.cpacanada.ca.

2011-05-17, 2011 Soirée FCA - Architects of success honoured

Last Saturday, the Ordre des comptables agréés du Québec bestowed its highest honour on 13 of its members who were awarded the prestigious title of Fellow in recognition of their commitment to the profession and remarkable contributions to the community. The Ordre also presented the Outstanding Achievement Award to a most deserving FCA for his stellar achievements and the impact of his work on the profession: Denis Desautels, FCA, Laurentian Bank Chairman.

[ To see the media release ]

2011-02-22, Celebrating our new CAs and the Quebec candidates who made the 2010 UFE Honour Roll

Saturday, February 19, was an important day for many new CAs and six candidates for the practice of the profession who attended the Ordre's Permit Presentation ceremony and Welcome Reception at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. More »

2011-02-02, The CA profession featured in La Presse and The Globe and Mail

La Presse published a special section devoted to the CA profession on Thursday, January 20, featuring dynamic CA candidates, inspiring career paths and enthusiastic CAs working around the world!

In addition to acknowledging the success of the 3,046 Canadian candidates who passed the 2010 UFE, the special insert spotlights Quebec's six top-ranking candidates who made the National Honour Roll. You can also read about the four Canadian gold medalists, including our very own McGill University graduate Ryan Abrams, from Ernst & Young.

Flipping through the pages of this nod to the profession, you'll learn about the exceptional careers of nine Quebec CAs who work here and abroad.

Did you miss this special insert? Read it online by clicking here.

An English version in The Globe and Mail
A special section was also published in the The Globe and Mail. Don't miss it!

2010-12-03, 611 Quebec candidates pass the 2010 Uniform Evaluation

The results of the 2010 Uniform Evaluation (UFE) were released this morning. The Ordre des comptables agréés du Québec is pleased to announce that 611 Quebec candidates passed one of the most challenging examinations in the world. The steadily rising number of successful candidates at the UFE testifies to the growing appeal of the chartered accountant profession among young students. More »

[ To read the information package ]