From unassuming accountants club to an association of financial thinkers, planners and decision makers
One hundred years ago, an accountant by the name of John Leslie decided that the time was ripe for a professional association. Mr. Leslie, then Assistant Comptroller of the Canadian Pacific Railway, got together with two other CPR staff accountants, E.B. Manning and F.A. Cousins, and formed the Canadian Accountants' Association. The group, they determined, would "encourage improvement in skills and job performance" among serious, like-minded accountants. What foresight!
Today, a century after Mr. Leslie established his unassuming association in Montreal, CGA is the fastest-growing accounting designation in Canada, representing CGAs and students in more than 80 countries around the globe. As respected accounting business leaders, CGAs offer expertise in financial and management
accounting, auditing, taxation, finance, information technology, ethics and management.
Program of Professional Studies exemplifies tradition of excellence
CGA-Canada's prestigious Program of Professional Studies has its roots in a series of courses designed, in 1910, to sharpen members' skills and advance the profession. Over the next four decades, those courses were greatly enhanced and, in the 1950s, a partnership between CGA-BC and the University of British Columbia's School of Commerce produced what would become a national curriculum standard. In the late 1980s, CGA-Canada pioneered competency-based accounting education, and revamped and updated all of its courses. Rigorous and demanding, the Program of Professional Studies is renowned for its high standards and breadth of training.
100 years strong
This year, CGA-Canada and its provincial and territorial affiliates are proudly marking the birth of the CGA designation. As part of the celebration, dubbed 100 years strong, CGA-Canada is searching for 100 CGAs who have made a difference. Nominees must have made a significant impact on their community, government, service organization, profession or to humanity at large in at least five areas. The Search is On! For 100 CGAs who have made a difference.
 A message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean
It is my pleasure to congratulate the members of the Certified
General Accountants Association of Canada as they celebrate the
organization's 100th anniversary.
Accountants have long kept the balance, ensuring financial security
and a clear picture of the future for owners, investors and individuals alike.
For the past century, this association has allowed CGAs the opportunity to
learn new skills and to pass along their experience to the next generation. I
hope that this anniversary gives all of you the chance to commemorate 100
years of achievements and to look forward to new and exciting challenges.
I wish every member a wonderful celebration as the Certified
General Accountants Association of Canada continues to grow and
prosper.
Michaëlle Jean
January 2008
 A message from The Rt. Hon Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.
I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone marking the
100th anniversary of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada).
This special milestone offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon past
achievements, while setting goals for the future. Since 1908, CGA-Canada has
encouraged the improvement of accounting skills and job performance through
education, examination and professional development. I am certain that the
organization will continue to serve the public interest by promoting high-quality
professional standards and ethical practices for many years to come.
I would like to commend CGA-Canada members for carrying out their
responsibilities with integrity, expertise and professionalism. You may take pride in
having earned the privilege of joining an organization that ensures its members merit
the confidence and trust of those who engage professional accounting services. Your
efforts have made positive and lasting contributions to the fiscal integrity and financial
growth of Canada's economy.
On behalf of the Government of Canada, please accept my best wishes for
a memorable centennial and continued success in the future.
The Rt. Hon Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.
Ottawa 2008
 A message from the Honourable Stéphane Dion, P.C., M.P.
I am delighted to extend my most sincere congratulations to everybody at the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada as you celebrate 100 years of success.
I have always maintained that hard work, dedication and perseverance are essential ingredients to a lucrative business. Only those who fully commit to their ambition are able to build their idea on solid foundations so that it can blossom into a successful enterprise. For 100 years, CGA has provided an important service for its clients and has effectively distinguished itself as a leader in its field.
This noteworthy milestone is an excellent opportunity to honour the exceptional efforts of all those who play an essential part in your organisation's success. As you celebrate among your peers, I hope you take a moment to reflect on your positive contribution to Canada. I am confident that you will savour these achievements while looking towards a future filled with countless possibilities and prospects.
Congratulations, once again, on your 100 anniversary. I wish you all the best for continued success and prosperity.
The Honourable Stéphane Dion, P.C., M.P.
2008
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