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May 2008

Thank you to everyone who registered for the second annual CMA British Columbia Members Conference on May 27-28th.  The conference is now sold out!

We are currently looking for instructors for the Accelerated Program. Interested? Click here for more details.

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Latest News & Events

CMA Canada Strategy Mapping Seminar :: June 26, 2008 - 6 CPLD Credits

Having problems with strategy? Then map it! Register for CMA Canada's strategy mapping seminar.

Strategy mapping has emerged as a breakthrough in second- generation balanced scorecards as a way to depict an organization's strategy and the key business drivers necessary for successful achievement of strategic objectives. 

Accelerated Program Instructors

CMA British Columbia invites applications for contract instructors for specific topics within the CMA Accelerated Program. Click here for more details.

11th Annual PEAK Awards Honouring Women in Finance
May 13, 2008 -  Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver, BC
Join leaders in the business sector in celebrating and honouring the success of women in finance-related industries. This gala event is open to the public.

Financial Executives International (FEI) Annual Golf Tournament
May 14, 2008 - UBC Golf Course, Vancouver, BC

FEI Vancouver Chapter is offering members a special CMA BC trial membership of $100, which includes the golf tournament & dinner, access to the national magazine, BC newsletter and chapter meetings. Contact FEI at 604-681-0295 or fei@bcoffice.com.

BC Chamber of Commerce 56th Annual General Meeting & Conference
May 22 - 25, 2008 -  Whistler, BC


CMA Public Accounting Blog
Click here to view information regarding the new Public Practice Curriculum.

Congratulations

CMABC would like to congratulate Nirmala Raniga, CMA, on her recent nomination to the YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards. Nirmala is being recognized for her work as Director, Lower Mainland Drug Freedom Inc.

If you have a message or event that you would like included in June's E-News, please forward it to tiana@cmabc.com. 

Chapter News

Okanagan
May 14, 2008 -  Students and CMAs over Dinner

Vancouver
May 28, 2008 - 2008 Executive Tour
Aug 11, 2008 -  CMA BC Vancouver Chapter Golf Tournament

Victoria
May 25, 2008 -  Annual Golf and Dinner Classic

Check here regularly to see what is happening in your local Chapter: 
Central Interior/Peace |  East Kootenay |  Kamloops |  Okanagan | Upper Island | Vancouver | Victoria |  West Kootenay |  Hong Kong.

You can find more information on CMA Society/Chapter events on our website.

Member Resignations, Terminations & Expulsions

Question of the Month

Employer of the Year Nominations

CMA British Columbia is proud to recognize outstanding contributions to its aims and objectives from a company or institution selected from throughout the province, based on service to the Society, service to the profession of management accounting and the community.

Deadline for Nominations: July 1, 2008. 

Contact Vinetta Peek for more information.
Tel: 1-800-663-9646, ext. 7003.

The spring issue of CMA BC's member magazine - Update, has been mailed to all members. If you did not receive your copy please  contact us.

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In This Issue
•  Latest News & Events
•  Chapter News
•  Question of the Month - Employer of the Year 
•  CPLD Opportunities
•  Career Opportunities & Update your Profile

CPLD Opportunities

Cross-Border Tax and Treaty Update
May 7, 2008 - Online Broadcast

Launch a Webinar Program End-to-End
May 15, 2008 - Online Broadcast
This online broadcast will go over how to get a Webinar program off the ground, from planning and promoting to following up with attendees.

Transition to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

IFRS in Canada: Are we ready? (FEI Canada)
May 23, 2008 - Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver, BC

Resources:
Download the CICA’s   reader's guide to Adopting IFRSs in Canada to get you started on your review.
AcSB’s Exposure Draft,   Adopting IFRSs in Canada
CICA’s website  on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Deloitte's   Countdown to IFRS newsletter

 


 

 

 

 

 

Lower Mainland CPLD Opportunities:

Treasury Management Association of Canada (TMAC) - Vancouver Seminars
May 15, 2008  - Cash Flow Forecasting

Trusts: The Thorny Issues 
May 14, 2008 - Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, Vancouver, BC

SUSTAINABILITY: The next unfair marketing advantage?
May 15, 2008 - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

Government Finance Officers Association of BC Conference
May 21 - 23, 2008 - Richmond Inn, Richmond, BC

CMA British Columbia's Members Conference - Sold Out
May 27 - 28, 2008 - Best Western Richmond Hotel & Convention Centre, Richmond, BC

19th Annual BCIT “How To” Workshops
May 28 - June 20, 2008 - BCIT Burnaby Campus
Topics: Materials Management, Process Improvement & People Skills

Canadian Insurance Coverage Symposium
June 11 - 12, 2008 - Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver
The Pacific Business & Law Institute is offering a special 10% discount to all CMA members.  Discount code: A-10.

CMA Canada Strategy Mapping Seminar
June 26, 2008 - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC

CFO Leadership Program 
October 18 - 24, 2008 - Westin Whistler, Whistler, BC

Outside the Lower Mainland CPLD Opportunities:

Seminar - Understanding Sales (Parts 1 & 2)
May 12, 2008 (Part 1) - Prince George, BC 
May 15, 2008 (Part 2) - Prince George, BC 

Succeeding in a Brave New World
with John Peller, Chair, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
May 14, 2008 - Okanagan Golf Club, Kelowna, BC

SINK OR SWIM – The Family Business in Relationship Break Down Situations
May 14, 2008 - Chamber office, Victoria, BC

Spreadsheets that Last
May 15 & 16, 2008 - VIREB, Nanaimo, BC
May 31, 2008 - Holiday Inn, Victoria, BC

Identity Theft Prevention 
 How businesses can reduce their risk and decrease their vulnerability on identity theft.
May 28, 2008 - Coast Canadian Inn, Kamloops, BC

Green Energy Projects in BC: The Hidden Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
May 28, 2008 - Chamber office, Victoria, BC

The State of the Economy and How it Relates to Small Business
with Dr. Farid Novin, Bank of Canada
June 11, 2008 - Coast Capri, Kelowna, BC

People are our most valuable asset - Living up to these words
June 11, 2008 - Chamber office, Victoria, BC

Career Opportunities

Visit cmabcjobs.com today - 323 jobs currently available!

Below are some highlighted career opportunities currently posted on  cmabcjobs.com.

Lower Mainland Opportunities
  • VP Finance :: Audio Video Unlimited (Location: Coquitlam)
  • Controller :: Wolf Medical Systems (Location: Surrey)
  • Staff Accountant :: Matson, Driscoll & Damico Ltd. (Location: Vancouver)

Opportunities outside the Lower Mainland

  • Director, Audit Services :: BC Lottery Corporation (Location: Kamloops or Richmond)
  • Manager, Finance and Performance Management :: Ministry of Forests and Range (Location: Prince George)
  • Auditor :: CRA - Victoria (Location: Victoria)

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