Seminars

Here are a few of our upcoming Fall Seminars:

Union Contract Negotiations

Vancouver - February 01, 2012

Negotiating collective agreements is the single most critical responsibility for both Management and Union. The process and the results of the collective agreement have the potential to destroy the relationship between the parties. It can also alter how effectively Management can manage its workplace, as well as the Union’s ability to represent the interests of its members. Ultimately, this single business contract can lead to the success or the demise of the organization, and the viability of the membership. How this process is managed and the resulting collective agreement will determine your success.

Economic Forecast Luncheon

Surrey - February 02, 2012

What’s expected for our local, provincial, federal and international economies - and what that means to your business, and/or not-for-profit association.

Creating Jobs and Economic Growth for British Columbians

Vancouver - February 03, 2012

While most of Europe continues to struggle with volatility and uncertainty in the global economy, almost 600,000 more Canadians are working since the recession ended; this is by far the strongest employment growth among all G-7 countries. And as the Federal Government prepares to table Budget 2012, it plans to build on this success and maintain its focus on job creation and economic growth for all Canadians.

Leadership for a New Economy in an Uncertain World

Vancouver - February 07, 2012

Times are tough and getting tougher. Being able to define what enables an organization, community, or nation to survive and adapt to challenges to our economic and social fabric, helps us to become more resilient.

Join The Vancouver Board of Trade and Rix Center for Corporate Citizenship & Engaged Leadership in cooperation with Barrett Values Centre and Institute for Values-Based Leadership at Royal Roads University for an interactive half-day leadership forum that will highlight the opportunities leaders have to inspire and create cultures of resilience. Our prominent guest speakers will also explore the responsibility for today’s organizations to actively participate with government and the civil sector in creating adaptive responses to global threats.

ANNUAL INCOME TAX UPDATE - Kamloops Chapter

Kamloops - February 08, 2012

You’re invited to the CMA Kamloops Chapter - ANNUAL INCOME TAX UPDATE

Tax Update 2011 - Upper Island

Nanaimo - February 11, 2012

Come and get the annual overview of tax changes for 2011.
Personal Tax Update on What’s New in 2011
Corporate Tax Update:
 Tax rates and their impact
 Personal Service Business
 Partnerships and Joint Ventures
Trusts and trust audits
Bonus topics, time allowing:
 Donations and other arrangements under attack
 CRA audits beyond the statutory limits - what is “neglect, carelessness or willful default”?
 Open Forum

Mocrosoft Excel Part 3

Kelowna - February 13, 2012

Security, Power Analysis and Automation The main objective of this six hour course is to introduce the advanced commands, functions, and programming capabilities of Microsoft Office Excel. It is designed for computer users who are very experienced in Excel or who have completed level 2.

Identifying and Developing Future Leaders - Vancouver Chapter

Vancouver - February 14, 2012

Are you an inspired individual wanting to become a future leader or currently a leader looking to develop on your existing leadership skills? If yes, then come join us on February 14, 2012 to learn how you can become a great leader.

Microsoft Excel Part 1

Kelowna - February 16, 2012

Spreadsheet Essentials, Formatting and Formula Foundations The main objective of this six hour course is to introduce the commands, functions, and capabilities of Microsoft Office Excel. It is designed for computer users who are new to, or relatively inexperienced with spreadsheets who want to gain a thorough understanding of the world’s most popular spreadsheet software, or those who need to lay the foundations for progression to levels 2 and 3.

IT Audit Workshop (2 Days)

Victoria - February 20, 2012

An Information Technology (IT) or Information Systems (IS) audit is an examination of controls within an IT infrastructure. Evaluation of obtained evidence determines if information systems are safeguarding assets, maintaining data integrity, and operating effectively to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Assessing threats and vulnerabilities that can jeopardize crucial IT assets and recommending appropriate risk management strategies can be a daunting task without a systematic approach to data collection and analysis.

Valley event - Identifying and Developing Future Leaders

Surrey - February 21, 2012

ICABC - Financing Symposium - Langley

Langley - February 23, 2012

CAs and financial professionals in industry face many challenges, not the least of which is ensuring that their organizations are well capitalized with the right kind of money. Capital is a key input for all businesses. Learn first-hand from capital providers and financing advisers the strategies for successfully raising capital.

2012 Personal Taxprep Seminar - Full day training.

Vancouver - February 23, 2012

Prepare yourself for the upcoming T1 season with our Personal Taxprep training seminars!

Spend the day with your peers and let our expert presenters guide you through what’s new for 2011 and take an in-depth look at the features in Personal Taxprep that can help you accurately and efficiently prepare, review and file personal income tax returns.

Not only will you learn about what’s new, you may also learn about a feature that you didn’t know existed or discover a new way to use an old favourite.

Our limited group size makes it easy to interact with our experienced instructors and the live seminar format allows you to network with other Personal Taxprep users.

Our personal tax seminars will feature the following topics:

Victoria Chapter - 12th Annual Professional Development Workshop

Victoria - February 28, 2012

The local chapters of the Certified Management Accountants Society of BC, the Certified General Accountants Association of BC and the Financial Management Institute of Canada invite you to the 12th Annual Professional Development Workshop event targeted to accountants and other financial professionals in the private and public sectors.

Corporate Goverance Workshops

Victoria - March 08, 2012

The ICD’s Boardroom Financial Essentials is a course designed by directors for directors. It is intended for both aspiring directors who would like to learn about boardroom finance before stepping onto a board, and for directors of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations seeking to become better-versed in the general financial aspects of board work. The course focuses on linking financial discussions to strategic oversight of their organization. It is not a finance course for non-financial managers, nor an accounting course steeped in ratio analysis.