Thursday, March 27, 2008

This Blog Is For You

Are there any topics you would like to have addressed on this blog? Please let us know and we will try to find resources on those topics to post here. We would like to make this blog as useful as we can for you and value your input.

Any questions regarding the operation of this blog can be directed to Christa Janke at christa@cmabc.com

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

CMA Professional Liability Insurance & Risk Management Seminar

On behalf of LMS PROLINK, one of the insurance brokerages managing the CMA Professional Liability Insurance Program, CMA British Columbia wishes to invite you to a complimentary lunch and educational seminar on Wednesday March 26th.

The goals of this seminar will be to:

1. Further your understanding of the Professional Liability Insurance Program available to self-employed CMAs,
2. Identify Risk Management Practices to reduce your chance of experiencing a claim,
3. Outline what to do in the event of a claim,
4. Review past claims scenarios from the program and the identification of trends,
5. Receive your feedback on the existing program.

Please note that Christa Janke, from CMA British Columbia, and Bob Parry, Director of Public Practice with CMA Canada will also be in attendance at the seminar. Christa and Bob will be available to answer any questions or concerns CMAs may have.

All attendees will qualify for 2 CPLD learning credits for having attended this session.
This Seminar will be offered in Burnaby on Wed. March 26, 2008 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, BC (close to the “Metrotown” Skytrain Station).

* Lunch will be served.

To register, please RSVP to Christa Janke at christa@cmabc.com or (604) 484-7061 as soon as possible.

As we would like this to be an informative and educational seminar, please feel free to e-mail Derrick Leue derrick@lms.ca with any requests or questions prior to the seminar date.

For over 20 years, LMS PROLINK has been a national leader in managing insurance programs for some of the foremost professional associations across Canada. This seminar will be provided by Derrick Leue, VP Insurance Programs at LMS PROLINK. Derrick is the national team leader for the CMA's Professional Liability Insurance Program and looks forward to having a chance to meet with you in-person.

We encourage you to take advantage of this seminar.

Rick Lightheart, FCIS, CAE, CMA, FCMAVice President, Operations
Christa Janke, CMAManager, Operations

Policy Point Rescinded

At their February 25, 2008 Board meeting, the CMA British Columbia Board rescinded point I.A.3 of the New Public Accounting Policy

I.A.3
"The applicant must hold a Bachelor or graduate level degree as defined by the CMABC (refer the Appendix C). An applicant who has five years of continuous certified membership in good standing will be considered as having fulfilled the degree requirement. "