It’s time to hire an accountant…but how do you ensure you select the right accountant for you? Professional accountants are engaged for a variety of requirements and reasons. Business needs may differ, but the criteria and selection process for owner-managed businesses remain fairly universal. Before engaging in the services of an accountant, download CGA Ontario’s online brochure, Selecting a Professional Accountant for an overview on how to choose the right accountant that meets your financial needs.

Selecting a Professional Accountant Copyright © 2006 by the Certified General Accountants of Ontario. No portion of this brochure may be reproduced without permission.

Consider engaging the services of a certified general accountant (CGA) for your financial needs. Trained to offer professional accounting services in a variety of areas, they adhere to a code of ethical principles and participate in a mandatory continuing professional development to ensure high professional standards are maintained.

Members in public practice also carry professional liability insurance and are subject to an inspection of their practice on a regular basis. The Certified General Accountants of Ontario can offer you assistance in engaging a CGA, through its free accountant referral service.

For more information on the Certified General Accountants of Ontario access the following:

• 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
  

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

	What Every Small Business Needs to Know Copyright © 2006 by the Certified General Accountants of Ontario. No portion of this brochure may be reproduced without permission.
	Top Ten Ways a CGA Can Help You Copyright © 2006 by the Certified General Accountants of Ontario. No portion of this brochure may be reproduced without permission.
	Certified General Accountant: A Standard of Quality Copyright © 2006 by the Certified General Accountants of Ontario. No portion of this brochure may be reproduced without permission.