ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. ACCA aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management. ACCA is the only organization to offer a Diploma in IFRS, and periodically ACCA extends member pricing to friends of PTC so check back regularly for details of the latest offers.

Visit http://www.accaglobal.com/ for more information.

Ambit Search is a Toronto based executive search firm specializing in finance and accounting professionals at a mid to senior level. They provide highly personalized service to companies accross all industry sectors and specialize in permanent placement. For more information on Ambit and their services visit http://www.ambitsearch.com/

CCH Canadian Ltd. offers integrated solutions, including more than 100 tax law information and software solutions annually for accountants, lawyers, financial planners, government agencies and others who must understand and apply federal, provincial and international law. The unit also produces Canadian Accountants Suite, one of the most popular tax compliance and productivity software suites used by accounting professionals today.  CCH offers friends of PTC a 15% discount on a selection of courses and books.

Visit http://www.cch.ca/IFRS-resource for more information.

An affiliate of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada, the national body representing more than 71,000 CGAs and students in the CGA program, the Certified General Accountants of Ontario is a self-governing body, which grants the exclusive right to the CGA designation and controls the professional standards, conduct and discipline of its members and students in the province of Ontario. CGA Ontario represents more than 18,000 CGAs and 9,000 students. 

Visit http://www.cga-ontario.org/ for more information.

The CICA together with the provincial, territorial and Bermuda Institutes/Ordre of Chartered Accountants, represents a membership of approximately 74,000 CAs and 10,000 students in Canada and Bermuda. The CICA conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature, develops continuing education programs and represents the CA profession nationally and internationally.

Visit http://www.cica.ca/ for more information.

CMA Canada grants a professional designation in management accounting and regulates its members under the authorization of provincial legislation. CMA Canada, a self-regulating body, maintains the highest standards, practices and professional conduct in management accounting to protect the public interest. CMA Canada represents 40,000 Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) and 10,000 students and candidates in Canada and around the world.

Visit http://www.cma-ontario.org/ for more information.

IASeminars is a specialized independent provider of training courses around the world on International Financial Reporting Issues (IFRS and US GAAP), hosting more IFRS courses than any other provider. IASeminars events attract several thousand delegates from around the world each year, usually drawn from senior financial positions within major international organisations. The IASeminars teaching team includes over 30 expert instructors, each with the skills and qualities required to successfully present complex technical material to multinational audiences. PTC is pleased to offer a 20% discount on courses presented by IASeminars.

Visit http://www.iaseminars.com/ for more information.

Introducing Infonex, a PTC partner and a recognized name in providing timely, useful business information to Canadian private sector and government executives. PTC is pleased to offer a 15% discount on conferences and seminars presented by Infonex.

Visit http://www.infonex.ca/ for more information.

Knowledge Plus provides business consulting and training services to organizations across North America. Their business consulting mandates have either a financial or strategic focus and help companies grow and increase their shareholder value by focusing on key metrics. The training division focuses on helping participants develop their core skills which they can immediately apply back on the job. As a valued PTC partner, Knowledge Plus offers IFRS courses customized to a Canadian audience, comparing Canadian GAAP to IFRS. PTC is pleased to offer a 10% discount on courses provided by Knowledge Plus.

Visit http://www.knowledgeplus.org/ for more information.