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Training office

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Criteria for recognition as an approved training office unchanged:

• good standing with provincial institute/Ordre;
• working environment to prepare candidates to become CAs;
• provide minimum chargeable hours under appropriate supervision by experienced CA;
• provide appropriate supervision and training;
• number of candidates limited to three for every CA employee/partner of approved training office;
• provide access to provincial institute/Ordre for practice inspection.

New focus on competencies as defined by The CA Candidates' Competency Map:

• CA ethical behavior and professionalism, personal attributes and profession skills;
• exposure to a range of the CA competencies (not expected to be COMPLETE range);
• exposure to a variety of clients;
• increasing responsibility.

Supervision and evaluation:

• proactive supervision by CAs;
• regular constructive performance evaluation;
• build foundation for lifelong learning and skills development;
• candidates encouraged to use employer's assessment processes OR new computer tool for self-assessment of competency development (CA Log).

In addition, approved training offices are strongly encouraged to assign mentors to CA candidates to:

• act as a guide, coach and role model;
• monitor and guide the CA candidate in developing the pervasive and specific CA competencies;
• help the candidate prepare for the UFE.

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