Investor Presentaiton
CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF NEW BRUNSWICK
Notes to Financial Statements
Year Ended March 31, 2023
1.
PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (the "Organization") is a not-for-profit organization
incorporated provincially under the Companies Act of New Brunswick. As a registered not-for-profit the
Organization is exempt from the payment of income tax under Section 149(1) of the Income Tax Act.
The Organization operates to self-regulate its members in order to protect the interest of the public. It is also
responsible to oversee the accreditation, education, professional development and member services for its
Members.
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation
The financial statements were prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit
organizations (ASNFPO).
Cash and cash equivalents
The Organization considers cash on hand, short-term deposits and balances with banks, net of overdrafts as
cash or cash equivalents. Bank borrowings are considered to be financing activities.
Tangible capital assets
Tangible capital assets are stated at cost or deemed cost less accumulated amortization. Tangible capital
assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis at the following rates:
Computer equipment and
software
Furniture and fixtures
Leasehold improvements
Photocopier (capital lease)
3-4 years
10 years
10 years
5 years
The Organization regularly reviews its tangible capital assets to eliminate obsolete items.
Intangible assets
The member database is being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of ten years.
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