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CGA Ontario helps students build careers they can count on – Proud Gold Sponsors of 2011 Ontario College Information Fair 

TORONTO, ON, October 25, 2011 – The Certified General Accountants of Ontario (CGA Ontario) is proud to return as a gold sponsor at the 2011 Ontario College Information Fair. This opportunity enables the Association to reach out and connect with students who may be considering a career in accounting and finance, to demonstrate how a career path as a certified general accountant brings opportunity that goes beyond the numbers, offering flexibility and financial reward across all industries, including public accounting and auditing – providing them with information they need to do more with their careers.
 
When:     Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where:   Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
                 100 Princess Blvd., Toronto, ON. M6K 3C3
Booth number:  21
On-site PIN and WIN Contest: CGA Ontario will be hosting a PIN and WIN contest during the fair.  Students can participate in the contest by signing into the www.seeyourway.org and entering a pin number for the chance to win an $80 gift card, applicable in 150 stores.

Who is a CGA? 
Certified general accountants are highly respected members of today’s business world. Providing invaluable advice on efficiency, productivity, financial risk management and more, CGAs identify opportunities and yield sustainable growth. CGAs are vital to the success of any organization.

What is the CGA program of professional studies?
The CGA program of professional studies is designed to give students the freedom to do more with their career. Once enrolled, students learn to analyze financial information, tackle complex management issues and implement corporate strategies. Combining accounting principles with critical thinking, all aspiring CGAs learn the skills necessary to meet the diverse needs of any business, from small start-ups to multinational corporations.

Learn more by visiting: www.seeyourway.org / www.cga-domore.org

CGA Ontario is a self-governing body that grants the exclusive rights to the CGA designation, and controls the professional standards, conduct and discipline of its members and students in the province of Ontario. Certified general accountants (CGAs) are committed to meeting the needs of their businesses and organizations with strategic insight, leadership and demonstrated abilities. In Ontario, there are more than 20, 000 CGAs and approximately 8, 000 students working towards their designation.

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For more information contact:
Amy Mulhern, Manager of Public Relations, CGA Ontario
416-544-4781 / 1-800-668-1454 ext. 8311 / 416-606-5860
amulhern@cga-ontario.org