Welcome To The Canadian Bookkeepers Association

The CBA is a national not-for-profit organization that was founded in 2003 and is committed to the advancement of bookkeeping professionals in Canada and to furthering the Canadian bookkeeping industry as a whole.

Membership entitles the bookkeeping professional access to a knowledgeable and diverse group of colleagues through our Members Only Discussion Forum; the ability to write our designation exam and become a Registered Professional Bookkeeper ® (RPB); discounts and benefits from different companies affiliated with the CBA; and the ability to be a part of history as we venture toward government approved industry recognition.

CBA MISSION

Our Mission is to promote, support and encourage Canadian Bookkeepers. We do this by:
  • Promoting and increasing the awareness of bookkeeping in Canada as a professional industry
  • Supporting the act of networking amongst Canadian Bookkeepers on a national, regional and local level
  • Providing information and encouraging discussion on procedures, education and technologies that enhance the industry as well as the individual
  • Supporting and encouraging responsible and accurate bookkeeping practices throughout Canada

CANTAX

ONLINE MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS & NEW MEMBERS

Renewals

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, to reduce processing times, streamline membership operations, and maintain current records, the CBA has set up an online membership site. All current members are requested to renew through our online membership system, which offers payment by cheque and credit card through PayPal payments. You will now be able to manage your own profile, update your contact information, and view your new invoices online. You will be asked to complete a series of questions about yourself and your business, this will help to update our member database and keep all information current.

Click here to renew online

New Members

All membership applications are now handled through our online database, which offers payment by cheque and credit card through PayPal payments. You will now be able to manage your own profile, update your contact information, and view your new invoices online. You will be asked to complete a series of questions about yourself and your business, this will help to update our member database and keep all information current.

Click here to join

Nominations for the Board of Directors

Canadian Bookkeepers Association Announces

Nominations for the Board of Directors

Guy Desmarais, President of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Bookkeepers Association officially opened the nomination period today for the election of seven individuals to the Board of Directors.  The nomination period will be from Friday, May 17, 2013 until midnight EDT on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at which time the nominations will be closed.  The available Board positions are for a two year term and will expire in September 2015.

 

How can you nominate someone to serve on the BoardAny member of the Association in good standing can be nominated by any other member, or a member can nominate themselves.  Simply complete the Nomination Form and either email it to elections@canadianbookkeepersassociation.com or fax it to 1-866-804-4617 by midnight EDT on June 30, 2013.  The form can be found attached to this email, in the ‘Files’ section of the Yahoo discussion forum located at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CBA_Membership/files/ or on the CBA website located at http://c-b-a.ca/member-services/form-downloads/.

 

Click Here for Nomination Form

 

Once the nominations are closed, the nominated individuals will be verified to be in good standing and then will be contacted to confirm that they wish to allow their names to stand for election.  You may nominate more than one individual.
When will the elections be held The election will be held at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members which will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in September 2013 (date to be announced).  The Agenda for the AGM along with the list of nominations will be sent to all members prior to the AGM.  Members not attending the AGM in person can elect to appoint a member to act as their proxy or they can complete the proxy form and return it to the CBA prior to the start of the AGM to have their vote counted.

 

Who can I contact for more information about the nominations or the election process:  

Guy Desmarais, President

Email: president@canadianbookkeepersassociation.com

or by phone 1-403-301-3985

 
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