This article, by Mindy Abramowitz, CGA, discusses the importance of having a succession plan in place — both in terms of one’s business, and for personal retirement — well before the time comes to execute such a plan. The author lists a number of steps to take for proactive succession planning in business.

This article, written by Mark Wardell, president of an advisory group specializing in growth management for owner-managed companies, discusses the importance of not only making a good first impression with prospective clients, but also of maintaining and trying to build on that relationship once a professional association has been established.

This article, published in CGA-BC’s Outlook magazine, discusses the importance of management recognizing that, while employees are responsible for putting forth their best efforts on a consistent basis, "everything the boss says and everything the boss does affects an employee’s discretionary effort one way or another."

The 2012 Salary Guide, published by Robert Half International, contains an annual update of various accounting and finance-related salaries for a variety of positions. The guide can be ordered from rhi.com free of charge.

This article, written by Mark Wardell, president of an advisory group specializing in growth management for owner-managed companies, discusses the concept of business goodwill, such as brand recognition, location, and market share. He also emphasizes the importance of goodwill in valuing a business. This article is published in CGA Magazine.

Association events and seminars bring CGAs, students and other professionals together for valuable learning and networking. The Events pages present detailed descriptions of PD opportunities and special events around Alberta as well ...

Business succession refers to passing the ownership of a business from one set of hands to another. Whatever factors are in play, succession can be a short-term solution, often as a reaction to a business or personal situation, or a product of long-term business and tax planning. This course deals specifically with long-term planning for business succession, and the styles and structures that can be put into place in order to provide an effective transfer of the business interest.

Business succession simply refers to passing the ownership of a business from one set of hands to another. In this course we deal with the short-term, that is, the immediate or near-immediate sale of the business (assets) or the business interest (shares in a corporation) where the disposal occurs in a single transaction or a group of transactions.

Your competitive advantage starts here! No matter what sector of business you’ve chosen as your focus, CGA-BC’s Professional Development seminars can help you take your career and your organization to new heights.

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