Media Advisory - Ottawa students finding out a future as a CPA has No Limits

Featured speaker is Everett Colby, FCPA, FCGA of Colby McGeachy Professional Corporation

OTTAWA, Nov. 4, 2014 /CNW/ - A select group of Ottawa-area high school students are getting an exclusive look into the many opportunities available in the world of business at the No Limits Conference being hosted by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario on Thursday, November 6. Approximately 120 students, nominated by their schools for their leadership skills and interest in university business programs, will be attending this day-long session. Ottawa is hosting one of just three No Limits Conferences being held during the 2014-15 school year.

The No Limits Ottawa Conference brings Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) from Ottawa's top businesses together with students most likely to be tomorrow's successful business professionals. During No Limits, the students will get the chance to meet CPAs and discuss the many opportunities that open up for people who achieve the prestigious CPA designation. Participating organizations include major accounting firms, the Ottawa International Airport Authority, Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, University of Ottawa, Stats Canada and other prominent organizations.  

Among the day's highlights will be a presentation by Everett Colby, FCPA, FCGA, Principal of Colby McGeachy Professional Corporation, a licensed public accounting firm in Ottawa. Everett is a tax partner and litigation/forensic accountant. He is qualified as an expert witness in forensic accounting and also has expertise in US/International tax issues. Everett will discuss the importance of the CPA designation and its benefits to his career.

Media are invited to attend all or part of the No Limits Conference and interviews can be arranged with organizers and participants.

WHAT:	No Limits Ottawa Conference
SPEAKER:	Everett Colby, FCPA, FCGA, Principal of Colby McGeachy Professional Corporation
WHEN:	Thursday, November 6 from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Everett speaks at 9:10 a.m.
WHO:	CPAs hosting Ottawa high students at business learning session
WHERE:	Room 4101, Desmarais Building, The University of Ottawa, Ottawa

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.

SOURCE: The Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario

Perry Jensen, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, 416-969-4271 or 1-800-387-0735, ext. 271, [email protected]; Amy Mulhern, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, 416-322-6520 or 1-800-668-1454 ext. 8311, [email protected]