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2 about PBA Canada This designation was rebranded on January 1, 2015 and was previously known as Registered Public/Professional Accountant - created in Alberta in 1980, Canada in 1984, Atlantic Canada in 1996, Ontario in 2013 and British Columbia in Professional Business Accountants Society of Canada: Promotes, organizes and coordinates the educational activities of a diverse and growing group of professional accountants. The PBA designation can be attained when certain educational and work experience requirements are met. Promotes and furthers the profession of accounting across Canada. Provides you with an incredible opportunity to meet with those practicing in all areas of the accounting industry. Once you have obtained your membership you will be part of a professional and well recognized association of professionals. Educates industry, government and the general public. A Member holding the designation of PBA is a recognized professional accountant. Professional Business Accountants Society of Canada is an association that belongs to you! Brings together all qualified accountants to build bridges within the diverse sectors of the membership and foster a sense of association among those members. Provides a continuing program of professional development for members of the association through seminars, workshops and an annual convention. PBA Members are required to accumulate continuing education credits annually to remain abreast of changing legislation and advancing technologies. Public practicing members are subject to a practice review on a periodic basis. This allows the association to ensure that the standards set by the association are being met. Is an association dedicated to the improvement and advocacy of accounting in the public interest. Members view the association as a vehicle that does good things for them, for the profession and for the association. 2

3 welcome to PBA Canada PBA Member Benefits As a PBA Member, you derive the following benefits: PBA Members are entitled to our associate, affiliate or full member and access to the PBA Canada designation or our Accounting Technician Certificate (ATC). Access to training and continuing professional education opportunities. Group Errors & Omissions insurance. Mutual recognition agreements and benefits from other professional groups and organizations in Canada and around the world. This can be your fast track to securing other accounting and financial designations and securing the benefits of holding other qualifications. Being able to start your own recognized accounting practice and benefit from a practice inspection review. And much more! We are continuously looking at ways to enhance our member benefits If you aspire to hold the PBA Canada designation, but do not yet have all the educational or experience requirements, consider taking full advantage of an associate membership. We will provide you with enhanced opportunities for continued growth in the industry. We are dedicated to challenging members to develop awareness, new insights and continued professionalism. PBA Canada Mission To promote the competence and recognition of the Professional Business Accountants Society of Canada (PBA) designation and to represent the interests and welfare of the association for the public interest. Be a Part of our Dynamic and Growing Association If you are interested in influencing the future of Accounting, call us today at

4 become A PBA MEMBER The Professional Business Accountants Society of Canada membership requires a range of skills and education, encouraging applications from qualified women and men. Qualification Requirements The PBA membership requires an approved application, application fee, annual membership fee, transcript of post-secondary education and a complete resume with references. PBA Member and Designation holder: The applicant is required to have a minimum of two years work experience in accounting along with the educational requirements. As a member, you will be required to maintain a CPE level of 25 credits per year and all members in public practice must have or be covered by Errors & Omissions insurance. Associate Member: Any applicant that has not completed all the required education and work experience can apply for associate membership. All associate members must be actively working towards completion of the PBA requirements. Associate members retain many of the same rights and benefits of the association and are bound by the bylaws and policies of the association. PBA Canada encourages students of accounting to join the association as an associate member. All of our required courses will be available online through our education partner. Be a Part of our Dynamic and Growing association If you are interested in influencing the future of Accounting, call us today at

5 To attain certification The following courses must have been completed through our program or at a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum mark of no less than seventy percent (70%), the courses being: Course Name level Code Pre requisite atc* Financial Accounting 1 1 AC101 X Financial Accounting 2 2 AC201 AC101 X Financial Accounting 3 3 AC301 AC201 Financial Accounting 4 4 AC401 AC301, FM301 Management/Cost Accounting 1 2 MA201 AC101 X Management/Cost Accounting 2 4 MA401 MA201, QU201, FM301 Statistics/Quantitative Methods 2 QU201 X Information Systems 2 IS201 AC101 X Strategic Information Systems 5 IS501 IS201 Business Law 1 LA101 X Micro/Macro Economics 1 EC101 X Business Communications 1 BC101 X Financial Management 3 FM301 EC101, AC201 X Strategic Financial Management 5 FM501 FM301 Canadian Taxation 1 4 TX401 X Canadian Taxation 2 5 TX501 TX401 External Auditing 4 AU401 QU201, IS201 X Internal Auditing 5 AU501 AU401 Principles of Management 2 PM201 X Human Resource Management 2 HR201 Exams In addition to the above courses; successful pass on our Entry to Practice Designation exam is required. There will be an online exam preparatory course available as an option to all applicants. * ATC stands for Accounting Technician Certificate. The certificate is granted to associate members only after completing the selected 12 courses. In addition to the above courses; a minimum mark of no less than seventy percent (70%) must be achieved on the Entry to Practice Designation Exam. 5

6 membership Benefits i nternational a ccountants Start your accounting business shortly after you get to Canada. get the recognition you deserve We have an excellent, accessible program for internationally educated and trained accountants. If you were a designated accountant before coming to Canada you can expect your application to be reviewed in regards to your exemptions. Over 25% of PBA s members in Canada joined as internationally educated and trained accountants. These accountants chose to join PBA Canada first for one of two reasons: The PBA Canada program is one of the best for recognition of your international education and experience. We will grant exemptions for courses and experience already achieved outside of Canada. You will earn a Canadian Professional Accounting Designation much faster through the PBA program. You can begin the process before arriving in Canada and all our courses will be available online to ensure you can begin to work right away PBa canada can Provide you with a valuable opportunity to meet with those Practicing in all areas of the accounting industry. you Belong to a recognized Professional association. PuBlic Practice members or those who require it, have access to the association s group errors & omissions insurance. the association s newsletter helps keep the members informed of upcoming events and changes to your association and the accounting industry. access to annual conventions. members Benefit from a variety of seminars and Presentations from different sectors of the industry. Call or us today Let s Start the Process Now We would love to hear from you. call us toll free at or us at admin@pba-canada.org 6

7 CONTACT US about PBA Canada This designation was rebranded on January 1, 2015 and was previously known as Registered Public/Professional Accountant - created in Alberta in 1980, Canada in 1984, Atlantic Canada in 1996, Ontario in 2013 and British Columbia in Professional Business Accountants Society of Canada: Promotes, organizes and coordinates the educational activities of a diverse and growing group of professional accountants. The PBA designation can be attained when certain educational and work experience requirements are met. Promotes and furthers the profession of accounting across Canada. Provides you with an incredible opportunity to meet with those practicing in all areas of the accounting industry. Once you have obtained your membership you will be part of a professional and well recognized association of professionals. Educates industry, government and the general public. A Member holding the designation of PBA is a recognized professional accountant. Professional Business Accountants Society of Canada is an association that belongs to you! Brings together all qualified accountants to build bridges within the diverse sectors of the membership and foster a sense of association among those members. Provides a continuing program of professional development for members of the association through seminars, workshops and an annual convention. PBA Members are required to accumulate continuing education credits annually to remain abreast of changing legislation and advancing technologies. British Columbia Office # th Avenue Surrey, BC V4N 4A9 Phone: Toll Free: Fax: Ontario Office 130 Spadina Avenue, Suite 705 Toronto, ON M5V 2L4 Alberta & Others Office #206, th Street Edmonton, AB T5H 2X6 Mailing Address: PO Box 306 Station Main Edmonton, AB T5J 2J6 Phone: Toll Free: Fax: atlantic office 30 Damascus Rd. Ste 213 Bedford, NS B4A 0C1 mailing address: PO Box Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X2 Phone: Toll Free: Fax: Phone: Fax: Public practicing members are subject to a practice review on a periodic basis. This allows the association to ensure that the standards set by the association are being met. Stenberg College Is an association dedicated to the improvement and advocacy of accounting in the public interest. Phone: Fax: Members view the association as a vehicle that does good things for them, for the profession and for the association. #750, nd Street Surrey, BC V3T 5X3 Information and Registration Natalie Rohachuk Phone: nrohachuk@stenbergcollege.com 7

8 Professional Business Accountants Society of Canada #206, th Street Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 2X6 Canada 8