What is a Certified General Accountant?
A Certified General Accountant (C.G.A.) is a professional accountant who has been granted the designation upon completion of a rigorous course of studies, exams, and work experience. In the Province of B.C., CGA’s and CA’s (Chartered Accountants) have the same public practice rights. In other words, both are professional accountants who by government law are allowed to perform the same accounting and tax services for both publically traded and private corporations, non-profit entities, and individuals. What is the difference between a professional accountant and a non-designated accountant or bookkeeper? A professional accountant has achieved their designation through work experience, studies and exams. Also, they are required by their respective organization to maintain professional standards, are to abide by Rules of Conduct and Code of Ethics, and must maintain a high level of continuing professional development credits. They are also required to maintain Professional Liability Insu
