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The CA Firms and CATOs (CA Training Offices) section of this website provides information: registering a new CA practice; updating existing practice information; member and practice advisory support - articles and FAQs; online listings of practices for sale or practices wanted; and information and forms for the Practice Inspection Program, and information on benefits that have been negotiated with third parties on behalf of firms (which may or may not be available to CATOs).

Highlights

Public Accountant Qualification Requirements of the New Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act

The requirements set out in the Act for qualification for appointment as a public accountant will be of interest to members, firms and professional corporations who conduct, or wish to be appointed to conduct, audit or review engagements for federally incorporated not-for-profit corporations.

Updated Guidance Regarding Services that Require You to have a Public Accounting Licence

The guidance "Public Accounting Licence Requirements for Assurance Engagements Specified in the CICA Handbook - Assurance", which was originally prepared in March 2007, was recently updated to reflect sections added to the Handbook since that time, as well as to incorporate the concept of an "engaging party."

The Future of Standards

The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) has approved an Exposure Draft, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Private Enterprises, which is a standalone set of standards with key proposals around recognition, measurement and presentation simplifications in a number of areas. Final standards are expected to be issued in time for use in 2009 calendar-year end financial statements.

Technical Services News

Accounting and Auditing Guidelines for Ontario Condominium Corporations November 2008 is now available.

CA Firm Sponsorship Opportunities for Free CA Tax Clinics

Your firm (whether a national firm or a sole practitioner) can take on a coordination role by providing volunteers at a clinic co-sponsored with an agency at their location. Join our team of volunteers and become a champion of the Free CA Tax Clinics in your community!

Student Resume Portal

Looking to hire? Visit the Student resume portal to view University Associate Student resumes! This area of the website was created for you – our CA Training Offices - as an additional resource to allow you to connect with our Associate Students!

Small Practices Committee Update 2007

Summary of Small Practices Committee activities since formation.

Managing a Public Practice Survey

How Does Your Firm Compare?

The Managing a Public Practice Survey (MAPP Survey) is conducted on a national basis in three separate sections. Part 1 (2009): "Billing rates, compensation and benefits" was distributed on August 11, 2009.

E-Newsletter for Public Practitioners

The "CA Practice Advantage E-newsletters" contain information about trends and views, standards and regulations, client development, technology, marketing your services, professional resources, events and other information relevant to CAs in public practice.