Media Advisory - CPAs holding Conference for Controllers in Toronto March 12-13

TORONTO, March 11, 2015 /CNW/ - The Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario is holding its annual Conference for Controllers at the International Plaza Hotel in Toronto on March 12 and 13. The conference offers something for those aspiring to controller positions to those who are seasoned professionals.

This year's conference provides a forum to share ideas, a place to learn the latest developments and an opportunity for accounting to network with peers and colleagues. Presentations include a diverse mix of technical offerings for accountants on everything from transfer pricing and GST-HST issues to financial controls, as well as presentations on "softer" skills related to communications, leadership and negotiating.

Highlights include:

• An economic update and panel discussion moderated by Kim Parlee, Vice-President, TD Wealth Management and host of Business News Network's MoneyTalk and featuring top economists from leading Canadian banks: Sal Guatieri of BMO Financial Group, Warren Jestin of Scotiabank and Craig Alexander of TD Bank Group.
• A presentation by Shawn Casemore of Casemore and Co. on "Managing and Motivating in a Multi-generational Workplace".
• Dave Barrett of the Centre of Excellence in Project Management on "From a Good Manager to a Great Leader".
• "Powerful and Persuasive Leadership Presence", presented by Mark Bowden, a communications expert and performance trainer.

WHAT:	CPA Ontario's Conference for Controllers
WHEN:	Thursday March 12 and Friday March 13
WHERE:	International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario

Media experts - Consider a CPA the next time you're looking for a subject matter expert to answer critical financial or business questions or when you need a panel expert to offer insight in a group discussion or debate.

About the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario

CPA Ontario protects the public interest by ensuring its members meet the highest standards for integrity and expertise. CPA Ontario serves and supports its more than 80,000 members and approximately 20,000 students in their qualification and professional development in a wide range of senior positions in public accounting, business, finance, government, not-for-profits and academe. Certified General Accountants (CGAs), Certified Management Accountants (CMAs) and Chartered Accountants (CAs) are now unified under the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations of all types and sizes for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, management skills and leadership. For information on the profession, visit cpaontario.ca. To become a CPA in Ontario, visit gocpaontario.ca.

Reporters are invited to the CPA Ontario's Conference for Controllers.

SOURCE The Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario

Perry Jensen, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, 416-969-4271 or 1-800-387-0735, ext. 4271, [email protected]