Selecting an Accountant

It’s time to hire an accountant. But how do you ensure you select the right accountant for you? Business needs may differ, but the criteria and selection process for owner-managed businesses remain universal. Before engaging the services of an accountant, download CGA Ontario’s online brochure, Selecting a Professional Accountant for information about how to choose the right accountant to meet your financial needs.

Selecting a Professional Accountant

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Consider hiring a certified general accountant (CGA) for your accounting and financial management needs. Trained to provide forward-thinking financial management and business expertise in every sector of the economy, CGAs adhere to a code of ethical principles and participate in mandatory continuing professional development to ensure ongoing high professional standards.

Members in public practice also carry professional liability insurance and participate in an inspection of their practice on a regular basis. CGA Ontario can help you find a CGA, through our free accountant referral service.

For a complete overview of activities, read the Annual Report.
Read An Act Respecting the Certified General Accountants of Ontario to find out who we are.
Review By-Law Four and the Code of Ethical Principles and Rules of Conduct or, to keep as reference, download the PDF file of these two documents.
CGA Ontario's Fee Resolution Service provides useful information.

Want to find out how certified general accountants can help you? Download and review these brochures:

What Every Small Business Needs to Know

Top Ten Ways a
CGA Can Help You