MONTREAL, Dec. 4, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - The results of the first-ever Common Final Examination (CFE) of chartered professional accountants (CPA), a major milestone in the CPA qualification process, were released this morning. The Quebec CPA Order proudly recognizes the success of 709 Quebec candidates at this national examination, which was held on September 16, 17 and 18, 2015.
"The energy and effort these future chartered professional accountants invested in preparing for the CFE, and also throughout their studies, have brought them one step closer to the profession," said Alain Dugal, FCPA, FCA, Chair of the Order. "Quebec can boast about a new generation that will meet the highest standards of professionalism, rigour and integrity."
The National Honour Roll
This year, 16 Quebec candidates made the National Honour Roll, which features the candidates with the top 50 CFE results from across Canada. "This achievement reflects the talent of those who will use the CPA designation in the coming years," added Daniel McMahon, FCPA, FCA, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Order.
Mathieu Isabelle, an Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières graduate, earned the Gold Medal for Quebec and a $2,500 cash prize by CPA Canada for the highest standing in Quebec. He will also receive a $1,500 cash prize from the CPA Foundation, as will the 15 other Quebec candidates who made the National Honour Roll, whose names are:
| Emilie Bélanger Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Tremblay Thivierge Jonquière |
Alexandra Marois-Roy HEC Montréal EY Montreal |
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| Sophie Breau HEC Montréal EY Dieppe |
Jessyca Ouellet-Girard HEC Montréal Amyot Gélinas Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts |
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| Audrey Brisson HEC Montréal Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Brossard |
Lauren Prorok McGill University Richter Montreal |
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| Benoit Brunet École des sciences de la gestion de l'Université du Québec à Montréal PwC Montreal |
Andrée-Anne Quimper HEC Montréal Richter Montreal |
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| Christopher De Santis McGill University EY Montreal |
Jessica Sévigny HEC Montréal |
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| Véronique Drouin-Hamel HEC Montréal PwC Montreal |
Annie Thériault Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières DEMERS BEAULNE Montreal |
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| Simon Jodoin HEC Montréal Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton Saint-Hyacinthe |
Justine Whissell HEC Montréal KPMG Montreal |
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| Melissa Marginson McGill University Montreal |
The CFE: A rigorous competency-based examination
The three-day Common Final Examination is held simultaneously across Canada. The purpose of the CFE is to measure the proficiency in the technical and enabling competencies of future CPAs, who will be called upon to practice their profession in all sectors of the economy. The examination covers various subjects, including financial reporting, strategy and governance, management accounting, audit and assurance, finance and taxation.
About the Quebec CPA Order
The Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec has 38,000 members and 5,600 future CPAs. The Order ensures the protection of the public and the visibility of the profession. It represents all areas of expertise of the accounting profession, including assurance, financial accounting, management and management accounting, finance and taxation.
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SOURCE Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec
Jean-Louis Laplante, Manager, Public Affairs, Quebec CPA Order, T. 514 288.3256 [3024], 1 800 363.4688, [email protected]
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