Technical Knowledge
Professional development for Certified General Accountants and the business community
 

Technical Knowledge

These are the "hard" skills at the core of a CGA's technical abilities as measured by the Competency Framework. A newly certified CGA demonstrates at least foundation skills in most of these technical areas. Further on, a CGA's entire career might focus on a single technical area, or may cover several technical areas more generally.

 
 

Recommended Resources


Feb22
Causes and Consequences of Recent Auditor Switching
Companies change auditors more frequently now than ever before. This article published in the CPA journal looks to the research to examine the causes and impacts of auditor switching.

CGA-Canada

Feb22
The Role of Auditing in Public Sector Governance — Second Edition
The supplemental guidance document from the Institute of Internal Auditors discusses the roles of audit (without differentiating between external and internal), methods by which those roles can be fulfilled, and the essential ingredients necessary to support an effective audit function.

CGA-Canada

Feb22
Looking Ahead: Are We Focusing on the Right Fraud Issues for 2012?
This article, published on the website of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, looks at the predictions for top fraud issues in the coming year, as well as at strategies to prepare for them.

CGA-Canada

Feb22
Rest Assured
This issue of the Institute of Internal Auditors' Tone at the Top periodical addresses some of the top concerns expressed by audit committees and explores how internal auditing plays a critical role in supporting the committee's ability fulfill their governance responsibilities effectively.

CGA-Canada

Feb22
The Pragmatic Auditor
The Pragmatic Auditor Blog is about audits, assessments, compliance, and certification in the real world of information technology and services.

CGA-Canada

 
 

CGA Learning Products


Feb20
IFRS 2, Share-Based Payment — 2012
The objective of IFRS 2 is to specify the financial reporting by an entity when it undertakes a share-based payment transaction. In particular, it requires an entity to reflect in its profit or loss and financial position the effects of share-based payment transactions, including expenses associated with transactions in which share options are granted to employees.

CGA-Canada

Jan1
Personal Tax Update 2011/12 — On Demand
This webcast is designed to provide individuals and practitioners with an update of major changes to the Income Tax Act (Canada) for the 2011 taxation year. Topics will include personal tax information, savings plans (including RRSP deduction limits, anti-avoidance rules, etc.), and taxation news (including case studies and CRA News Releases).

CGA-Canada

Feb13
IFRS 2, Share-based Payment — 2012
The objective of IFRS 2 is to specify the financial reporting by an entity when it undertakes a share-based payment transaction. In particular, it requires an entity to reflect in its profit or loss and financial position the effects of share-based payment transactions, including...

CGA-Canada

Feb13
Personal Tax Planning Book 2011–12 — National Edition — Electronic Version
Your source for current tax laws, regulations, and trends for all your tax-planning needs.

CGA-Canada

Jan1
Corporate Tax Update 2011/12 — On Demand
This webcast is designed to provide practitioners with an update of major changes to the Income Tax Act (Canada) and related interpretations and case law that will affect taxpayers for the 2011 taxation year. Topics covered will include recent federal budgets, selected technical interpretations, and various cases of interest to practitioners.

CGA-Canada