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Professional Development - Training Centers
Banff Executive Leadership Inc. offers programs in Board Governance and Executive Leadership practices. They use ongoing competency-based research and active learning approaches in their design to ensure that their development programs are practical, and up-to-date. Visit their website for more information.
Becker Professional Review - CGA Alberta has signed an agreement with Becker Professional Review which includes a preferred rate for CGAs who wish to sit for the US CPA exam. The agreement applies to any of the following three programs:
In-Class (Live) CPA Review Course Online CPA Review Course CD-ROM Self-Study CPA Review Course
Becker CPA Review has been preparing students to take the CPA Exam for nearly 50 years. In that time they have helped over 300,000 students achieve their designation and advance their careers. Becker Students report being more satisfied with their CPA review course than non-Becker students. The comprehensive Becker course is the most trusted and recommended. Plus, they meet the needs of today?s busy CPA candidates by making their quality instruction accessible via live or online classes, and self study CDs.
Becker students pass at twice the rate of all CPA candidates who did not take the Becker review course, based on averages of AICPA-published pass rates. For more information on the Becker Professional Review please go to their website. For more information about the benefits of the CGA and Becker agreement please contact Larry Presiloski at CGA Alberta at
or Nigel Evans at Becker Professional Review at:
Business Link Business Service Centre is a business service centre supported by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta. The centre provides entrepreneurs with information and advice as they start or expand their business in Alberta. The Business Link has information on everything from start-up, regulatory requirements, financing and loan programs to e-business, aboriginal business, exporting, and government programs and services. A variety of services are offered. Visit their website for more information.
Canadian Association for Family Enterprise (CAFE) is a not-for-profit national organization established in 1983, dedicated to promoting the well-being and understanding of families in business. CAFE offers a varied perspective and understanding of family business. Its objectives are to educate, inform and encourage its members in areas of unique interest to family business. Visit their website for more information.
Canadian Association of Farm Advisors is a non-profit professional organization that meets locally on a monthly basis. Its mission is assisting farm businesses by increasing the skills and knowledge of farm advisors. Visit their website for more information.
Canadian Business Database is now available. This database contains more than 900,000 Canadian based businesses. It is deemed to be the perfect tool for entrepreneurs and marketing professionals to quickly gain access to a wealth of information to start a direct marketing campaign. It is fully exportable to suit all your direct marketing needs. You can use it with your favorite software such as Avery LabelPro, Winfax, Excel, Filemaker, Act, Goldmine, MS Office application or any other software or spreadsheet. Each business includes: company name, full mailing address and telephone and fax number. For more information, please call 450.224.9275.
Canadian Subsidy Directory is now available. This publication contains more than 2600 listings of grants and loans offered by government departments, foundations and association. The American Grants and Loans Directory is also available in the United States. The Canadian Subsidy Directory is sold for $69.95. To obtain a copy please call 450.224.9275.
CCH is pleased to announce a new website has been created for Alberta CGA members highlighting special offers under the CGA/CCH Affinity Program, free newsletters, software trials and a wealth of interesting information for CGAs about CCH products.
Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. is recognized to be the largest adult continuing education organization in the world. There are over 7 million Dale Carnegie graduates, with over 180,000 completing programs yearly. Dale Carnegie's original body of knowledge has been constantly updated, expanded and refined through nearly a century's worth of real-life business experiences. The result of this collective, global experience is an expanding reservoir of business acumen that our clients rely on to drive business results. Many courses are diploma programs and most classes will receive transfer credits at various institutions across Canada.
Through landmark work, teachings and other insightful writings - such as How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie created generations of successful business people by teaching them how to:
| Build greater self-confidence |
Develop leadership skills |
| Strengthen People skills |
Improve your Attitude |
| Enhance communication skills |
Website: http://www.carnegietraining.ca/
Deane Eldredge: Knowledge Track Programs - Deane's workshop facilitation approach, and emphasis on individual interaction, has been widely successful in developing assertive communication skills that build commitment and cooperation within the total work environment, particularly within highly technical organizations. Go to their website for more information.
Courses: Speed-Reading for Business, The Write Rules; and EQ vs. IQ: Emotional Intelligence at Work
Polar Bear Education is one of the nation's largest providers of corporate technology education and consulting. Polar Bear maintains offices from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts, and services over 90,000 clients annually through a single point of contact to manage our customers' training needs.
CGA members, students, friends, and colleagues can take advantage of Polar Bear's full spectrum of project management, business skills, technical and application courses designed to suit every skill level. All Polar Bear courses are taught in a classroom environment, either virtual or physical (Calgary or Edmonton). For CGA members, this is an excellent opportunity for professional development. To register for a course or to see the course listings, click here.
SourceCAN is a secure, web-based e-marketplace that electronically matches the products and services of Canadian companies, with business opportunities posted by domestic and foreign corporations and governments. Register with SourceCAN.
Toastmasters Club successfully helps people to overcome their fear of public speaking, and develop their speaking, communication and presentation skills. Visit the Toastmaster's website for information.
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development SR&ED Program sponsored by CCRA provides tax incentives to Canadian businesses that conduct SR&ED in Canada. This program is intended to encourage businesses - particularly small and start-up firms - to conduct SR&ED that will lead to new, improved, or technologically advanced products or processes.
These free introductory public information sessions explain what scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) is what the benefits of the program are, how to determine what is and what is not SR&ED, and clarify many financial issues. The CCRA's client-centered approach and the services provided are also presented. Information sessions are scheduled for Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. More information and register here.
Treasury Management Association of Canada (TMAC) "Money in Motion" Seminar Series - With a combination of lectures, exercises, case studies and discussions led by top professionals in the industry, each seminar provides a general overview of the topic in question, practical advice and insightful analysis of specific case histories. These seminars help you to understand some of the financial theories and issues that companies are facing, especially the dynamic modern science of treasury management.
TMAC's seminars cover many of the important topics and issues affecting treasury and financial management professionals today. Taught by knowledgeable instructors, our seminars have been updated to stay abreast of changing markets. Seminars are 100% Canadian in content and superior in quality. Visit their website for more information.
