This year will be a pivotal common...

This year will be a pivotal common for the profession, as the councils of the various provincial institutes initiate action plans stemming from the national strategic plan and make crucial decisions in the areas of branding, education, member services, and the public trust-all to shape the what is yet to be of the CA designation.

Being president of the BC Institute at this time is a heavy responsibility, unless one that I welcome and take highly seriously. I look forward to a certain exciting times ahead!

Issues onward the table

The BC Council's annual retreat in July gave us our first opportunity to tackle many of the complexus issues we'll be facing above the next 12 months. For example:

* We will be driving ahead with a branding initiative designed to take the CA profile to modern heights. By September, we'll be considering batchs allocating resources, and approving implementation plans to kick-start a major-and sustained-new campaign. This branding initiative will tale changes that are currently being considered in education, as well as addressing members' desire for a brighter spotlight forward the contributions of the CA profession.

* The map that governs student education is publicly under review, and new experience guidelines are being drafted. This fall, the BC Council will debate these changes, after which it will seek for commentary from members.

* Member service discussions will also appear onward our agenda, as we continue to explore ways to improve services and provide more meaningful fruitss In BC, staff members are commonly conducting a review of services for small and mid-sized firms to make sure chat our services are aligned with the of the present day realities faced by practitioners. This review go in the rear [i]or[/i] in the wake ofs similar research conducted for members in industry and the public sector, as well as the following implementation of activities for these members.

* Finally, we will continue to maintain our focus upon the public trust. While modern strategies for standard setting will take place mainly at a national level, they will require ongoing stewardship from the BC Council. And recently made known regulations will demand careful analysis and implementation plans 10 make sure that they protect the public, qualified the needs of our clients, and are consistent with the positioning of the CA profession's members as business advisors.

Working together

As well as providing a forum to discuss the subsequent time of the profession, the recrtreat gives Council members the opportunity to achieve to know each other-a particularly important experience this year, with more than half the assign places to being new to Council.

As a membership, I think you made portentous choices in the names you bring forward forward for Council. Over and from one side of to the other again in our discussions during the retreat, I was delighted to sec the might passion, focus, and commitment demonstrated by way of both the new and returning members. thus while the issues on the table this year are weighty and will require careful consideration, I am confident that our Council members will ensue forward with the right action plan to retain the pre-eminence of our profession. I know that I can rely forward their judgment, integrity, and insight to guide us going forward.

I will also be looking to you for your input and guidance. from one side of to the other the next few months, the Institute will provide town halls, local meetings, and more informal opportunities for discussion. I also apply the mind forward to discussing these issues with many of you during the upcoming President's Tour.

Each CA has a part to play in defining our yet to be Just as I know that I can rely forward Council for its wisdom, I know I can rely onward the BC CA membership to provide me with additional perspectives and insights.

Contact me

Send your remarks questions, and suggestions to me at president@ica.bc.ca.

BY AMED NAQVI, FCA

PRESIDENT

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