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January 14, 2010

AcSB Seeks Members for New Private Enterprises Advisory Committee

January 14 Webinar - Getting Familiar with New Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises

Free CA Tax Clinics Reminder

Looking for CA Authors for CheckMark

AcSB Seeks Members for New Private Enterprises Advisory Committee

Are you interested in:

participating in the future development of the new accounting standards for private enterprises?
discussing issues related to these standards with other preparers, auditors and users?

As you may know, the Accounting Standards Board of Canada (AcSB) completed and published the initial set of standards for private enterprises in December 2009. They are now moving on to the next phase, which will focus on the future development of these standards.

A key element of this will be identifying and recommending to the AcSB issues that should be addressed and changes that should be made to the standards. To that end, the AcSB is seeking members for a new Private Enterprises Advisory Committee (PEAC). They are looking for members from a variety of backgrounds, including financial statement preparers and users, and auditors involved with a wide range of private enterprises. Members should be willing to participate in five one-day meetings per year and to prepare for those meetings. More information is available.

Those interested in applying to become a member of this committee are asked to submit a resume to florita.dinglasan@cica.ca on or before February 16, 2010.

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January 14 Webinar - Getting Familiar with New Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises

It's not too late to take part in the free webinar being held on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. EST. This webinar, which is part of the CICA's webinar series, will help you better understand the new accounting standards for private enterprises. Use this opportunity to start thinking about your timeline and transition plan, and ask a panel of experts your questions. For anyone considering early adoption, learn more about the one-time transitional provisions in Section 1500.

The panel of experts featured in this webinar include Brian Drayton, FCA, Partner, Meyers Norris Penny and Greg Edwards, CA, Principal, Accounting Standards Board, CICA.

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Free CA Tax Clinics Reminder

It's not too late to volunteer! Help people in your community by volunteering at the 2010 Free CA Tax Clinics. If you have not already completed the Volunteer Form, please do so today.

More information, including dates and resources, is available to those interested in volunteering.

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Looking for CA Authors for CheckMark

Have you written a recently published book, or do you have one about to be launched? If so, we have a terrific promotional opportunity for you to reach an audience of almost 40,000 potential readers.

CheckMark features a regular column named CA Authors that is reserved just for the purpose of exploring new works by Ontario CAs. Here we describe the book, talk about the intended audience, find out more about the author and tell everyone where they can purchase the book if they’re interested.

It’s easy to participate! All you have to do is provide a PDF of the front cover of your book and fill out a short information form. To find out more or to participate, contact Cate Freeman, Manager, Communications.

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