Media Advisory - CGA-Canada to hold first-ever summit on tax simplification

OTTAWA, Dec. 3, 2012 /CNW/ - Tax complexity adversely affects taxpayers, businesses, governments and Canada's economy, which is why simplifying Canada's tax system is the number one policy priority for the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada).  The association has led the charge urging the federal government to reform Canada's tax system and is now convening the first-ever summit on tax simplification in Canada.

On Tuesday, December 4, public policy experts will convene to discuss the matter of tax simplification and design a roadmap on how to move forward. An outcomes report, which will highlight key recommendations made at the summit, will be published and broadly disseminated early next year.

Date:	Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Time:	4:00pm EST
Location:	Ottawa Convention Centre, Ottawa ON
Interviews:	Anthony Ariganello, President and CEO at CGA-Canada and Carole Presseault, Vice-President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at CGA-Canada

Spokespeople are available for interviews once the summit concludes.

ABOUT CGA-CANADA
Founded in 1908, the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada serves 75,000 Certified General Accountants and students in Canada and nearly 100 countries. Respected accounting and financial management professionals, CGAs work in industry, finance, government and public practice. CGA-Canada establishes the designation's certification requirements and professional standards, offers professional development, conducts research and advocacy, and represents CGAs nationally and internationally.

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SOURCE: CGA-Canada

Media Contact: 
Diana Sorace
Communications Advisor
CGA-Canada
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