CGAs are part of a select group of financial professionals who occupy key positions wherever Canadians do business. A Certified General Accountant is a professional accountant who provides various accounting, business and advisory services in all sectors of the economy. CGAs are one of two professional accounting designations with full public practice rights across Canada.
CGAs are part of a select group of financial professionals who occupy key positions wherever Canadians do business. A Certified General Accountant is a professional accountant who provides various accounting, business and advisory services in all sectors of the economy. CGAs are one of two professional accounting designations with full public practice rights across Canada.
There are three broad categories of standards that auditors must follow in their work. You should be familiar with the main components of each type of standard. Professional standards
Professional standards are those you follow in completing an audit. The most important is GAAS or, in the case of other assurance engagements, the standards set out for that type of engagement. The most common source of professional standards in Canada is the CICA Handbook on Assurance and Related Services.