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1 The Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan Delta Regina Hotel 1919 Saskatchewan Dr Regina, SK June 13, :15 am Registration & Breakfast commences at 7:00 am Included in this package: AGM Agenda 2017 AGM Minutes Board Nominations Financial Statements as at March 31, 2018

2 Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Attention: Members of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan The Fourth Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan will be held on June 13, 2018 at 8:15 am at the Delta Regina Hotel, 1919 Saskatchewan Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan. 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of the Agenda 3. Silence for Deceased Members 4. Adoption of Minutes for the Third Annual Meeting 5. Business Arising from the Minutes 6. Introduction of Special Visitors 7. Report of the Chair and Chief Executive Officer 8. Report of the Registrar 9. Financial Statements as at March 31, Appointment of Auditor 2018/ Board Nominations 2018/ Other Business 13. Conclusion Shelley Thiel, FCPA, FCA Chief Executive Officer

MINUTES OF THE THIRD ANNUAL MEETING OF The Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan held at TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on June 14

3 MINUTES OF THE THIRD ANNUAL MEETING OF The Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan held at TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on June 14, CALL TO ORDER The CPA Saskatchewan Board Chair, Blair Davidson, FCPA, FCA, called the meeting to order at 8:27 a.m. 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Motion: To approve the agenda as presented. (THOMAS, ADAMS) CARRIED 3. SILENCE FOR DECEASED MEMBERS The Chair asked for a moment of silence for the following members who passed away this year: Joseph Anton, FCPA, FCA David Bonham, FCPA, FCA Kenneth Ellis, CPA,CA Frank Garrett, CPA, CMA G. Warren Holtby, CPA, CA, CMA J.Suzanne Hood, CPA, CA Ronald Kasha, CPA, CA Robert Lillie, CPA, CMA Colin Luciuk, CPA, CA Sui Ma, CPA, CGA Donald Maranda, CPA, CA David McClement, CPA, CA Vance Molder, CPA, CA J. William Parker, CPA, CA Donald Alexander Paterson, CPA, CA 4. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES OF THE 2016 ANNUAL MEETING The Chair advised that the minutes of the 2016 annual meeting were previously circulated to members in attendance. Motion: To adopt the minutes of the 2016 annual meeting. (KOROL, McCLELLAND FOLK) CARRIED 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES None 3 rd AGM Minutes June 14,

4 6. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL VISITORS The Chair recognized Merlis Belsher. FCPA, FCA was in attendance and had recently been awarded the Fellow designation. He also recognized the three other members who were also awarded the designation: Charles Baldock, FCPA, FCA Vicki McDougall, FCPA, FCMA Tom Robinson, FCPA, FCA 7. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Chair provided members with an update on the profession in the following areas: Navigating Change Our Mission/Vision Public Trust Education Member Engagement Building the CPA Brand Our Future The Chair then introduced the Board members in attendance at the AGM: Regan Exner, FCPA, FCGA, Vice Chair Clay Dowling, Public Appointee Diana Adams, CPA, CA Glen Bailey, FCPA, FCA Gayle Holman, FCPA, FCMA Annette Klassen, CPA, CGA Bob Korol, FCPA, FCMA Martin McInnis, FCPA, FCMA Mike Pestill, FCPA, FCMA James Salamon, FCPA, FCA Darcy Spilchen, CPA, CA, CMA Laurie Thomas, CPA, CMA The Chair then thanked the members who volunteered on the CPA SK Regulatory committees this past year. 8. REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR William Hill, FCPA, FCA, CMA, Registrar of CPA SK, presented his report to the membership which included an update on the regulatory function of CPA SK and the regulatory committees. Mr. Hill thanked the CPA SK Board and the regulatory committees for their assistance and support during the past year. 3 rd AGM Minutes June 14,

5 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Chief Executive Officer, Shelley Thiel, FCPA, FCA, presented the March 31, 2017 audited financial statements. Motion: To accept the Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2017 as presented. (EXNER, KLASSEN) CARRIED 203 members were in attendance. 10. APPOINTMENT OF THE AUDITOR The Chair reported that the CPA SK Audit Committee and Board are recommending the appointment of Virtus Group Chartered Professional Accountants & Business Advisors LLP as auditors for the year. The Chair invited nominations for appointments of the auditor for the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan. Motion: To appoint Virtus Group Chartered Professional Accountants & Business Advisors LLP as auditors for the ensuing year. (SALAMON, McINNIS) CARRIED Members in attendance: 203 Proxies received: 2 For: 205 Against: 0 Withheld: 0 Spoiled: BOARD NOMINATIONS The Chair reported that at the conclusion of the annual meeting, there will be up to three vacancies on the CPA SK Board, each for a two-year term. The Board complement for 2017/2018 will be made up of 12 members plus two public appointees. Based on nominations received, the Chair declared Carrie Carson, CPA, CA newly elected. Martin McInnis, FCPA, FCMA and Gayle Holman, FCPA, FCMA are re-elected to the Board. Their terms will expire at the conclusion of the annual meeting in OTHER BUSINESS The Chair thanked outgoing Board member James Salamon for his term on the CPA SK Board and presented him with a small token of appreciation. Regan Exner, Vice-Chair, FCPA, FCGA, thanked Blair Davidson, FCPA, FCA, for his term as Chair of the Board, and presented him with a gift as a token of appreciation. 3 rd AGM Minutes June 14,

6 13. CONCLUSION There being no other business, the Chair declared the meeting ended at 8:53 a.m. Blair Davidson, FCPA, FCA Chair Shelley Thiel, FCPA, FCA Chief Executive Officer 3 rd AGM Minutes June 14,

7 Consistent with Bylaws to 105.4, and to 138.5, eight members are to be elected to the Board this year. Eight nominations (six incumbent nominations and two new nominations) for the Board were received. The number of nominees does not exceed the number of members to be elected to the Board and therefore an election is not required. Your new Board members for the 2018/2019 term who will be acclaimed at the annual meeting on June 13, 2018 in Regina are: Diana Adams, CPA, CA KPMG LLP Regina Glen Bailey, FCPA, FCA PWC LLP Saskatoon Paul Jacob, CPA, CMA University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Bob Korol, FCPA, FCMA TCU Place Saskatoon Mike Pestill, FCPA, FCMA Ministry of Advanced Education Regina Rodney Sieffert, CPA, CA MNP LLP Regina Darcy Spilchen, CPA,CA, CMA Collins Barrow PQ LLP Yorkton Laurie Thomas, CPA, CMA UEX Corporation Saskatoon Continuing Board Members: Carrie Carson, CPA, CA Deloitte LLP Regina Gayle Holman, FCPA, FCMA Retired Luseland Martin McInnis, FCPA, FCMA CSS Pension Plan Saskatoon Public Appointees to the Board: Clay Dowling, P. Log. Ghost Transportation Services Saskatoon Doug Kosloski, Q.C. Crown Investments Corp. of Saskatchewan Regina Shelley Thiel, FCPA, FCA Chief Executive Officer

8 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT To the Members, The Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan which comprise the statement of financial position as at March 31, 2018 and the statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management s Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Institute's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Institute's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan as at March 31, 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. May 24, 2018 Regina, Saskatchewan Chartered Professional Accountants SASKATOON Suite nd Ave North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2A9 t f e. virtus.saskatoon@virtusgroup.ca TOLL FREE REGINA Suite Scarth Street Regina, SK S4P 2J 6 t f e. virtus.regina@virtusgroup.ca

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10 THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF SASKATCHEWAN STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at March 31,2018 ASSETS Current assets Cash and short term investments (Note 3) $ 1,510,500 $ 1,403,400 Accounts receivable 229, ,500 Prepaid expenses 63,000 98,300 1,824,500 1,851,200 Long term investments (Note 3) 2,162,100 1,413,800 Tangible capital assets (Note 4) 400, ,100 $4,364,900 $ 3,779,100 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 320,900 $ 169,100 Fees received in advance 268, , , ,200 NET ASSETS Net assets invested in tangible capital assets 400, ,100 Unrestricted surplus 3,375,000 2,975,800 3,775,200 3,489,900 Commitments (Note 5) $ 4,364,900 $ 3,779,100 APPROVED BY: Board Member Board Member Page 2

11 THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF SASKATCHEWAN STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 Investment in tangible capital assets Unrestricted surplus Mar 31, 2018 Total Mar 31, 2017 Total Opening balance $ 514,100 $ 2,975,800 $ 3,489,900 $ 3,240,900 Amortization (128,400) 128, Purchase of tangible capital assets 14,500 (14,500) - - Excess of revenues over expenses - 285, , ,000 Ending balance $ 400,200 $ 3,375,000 $ 3,775,200 $ 3,489,900 Page 3

12 THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF SASKATCHEWAN STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 Revenues Member fees $ 2,358,200 $ 2,327,000 Firm fees 484, ,000 Candidate fees 232, ,700 Member services and events 895, ,100 Regulatory functions 207, ,800 Other revenue 78,200 65,500 4,257,600 4,077,100 Expenses Member services and events 753, ,600 Regulatory functions 296, ,900 Governance 92,800 76,100 Administration 2,829,000 2,805,500 3,972,300 3,828,100 Excess of revenues over expenses $ 285,300 $ 249,000 Page 4

13 THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF SASKATCHEWAN STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, Operating activities Excess of revenues over expenses $ 285,300 $ 249,000 Amortization 128, ,100 Net change in non-cash current assets and liabilities 456,200 (227,400) related to operations (Note 6) Cash provided by operating activities 869, ,700 Investing activities Increase in long term investments (748,300) (204,900) Purchase of tangible capital assets (14,500) (23,200) Cash used in investing activities (762,800) (228,100) Net increase (decrease) in cash 107,100 (30,400) Cash and short term investments beginning of year 1,403,400 1,433,800 Cash and short term investments end of year $ 1,510,500 $ 1,403,400 Page 5

14 THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF SASKATCHEWAN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, Nature of operations The Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan (the Institute ) was established as a corporation by The Accounting Profession Act proclaimed in the Saskatchewan Legislature on November 10, It is a not-for-profit organization under the Income Tax Act and therefore is not subject to either federal or provincial income taxes. The objects of the Institute are to regulate the practice of the profession, govern the registrants in accordance with the Act and Bylaws and to assure the public of the knowledge, skill, proficiency and competency of registrants in the practice of professional accounting and other services provided. 2. Summary of significant accounting policies Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates. Financial instruments - recognition and measurement Financial assets and financial liabilities are recorded on the statement of financial position when the Institute becomes party to the contractual provisions of the financial instruments. All financial instruments are required to be recognized at fair value upon initial recognition, except for certain related party transactions. Measurement in subsequent periods of equity instruments is at fair value. All other financial assets and financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost adjusted by transaction costs, which are amortized over the expected life of the instrument. Fair value is the amount at which a financial instrument could be exchanged at arm s length between willing, unrelated parties in an open market. Changes in fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value are recognized in excess of revenues over expenses. When there is an indication of impairment and such impairment is determined to have occurred, the carrying amount of financial assets measured at amortized cost is reduced to the greater of the discounted cash flows expected or the proceeds that could be realized from sale of the financial asset. Such impairments can be reversed if the value subsequently improves. When there is an indication of impairment and such impairment is determined to have occurred, the carrying amount of financial assets measured at amortized cost is reduced to the greater of the discounted cash flows expected or the proceeds that could be realized from sale of the financial asset. Such impairments can be reversed if the value subsequently improves. Cash and cash equivalents Cash is comprised of short term investments and demand deposits. The short term investments are highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value. Investments Investments are reported at fair market value. Page 6

15 THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF SASKATCHEWAN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) Tangible capital assets Tangible capital assets are stated at cost. Office equipment and leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line basis over ten years. Computer hardware and software are amortized on the straight-line basis over three years. Revenue recognition Member fees, firm fees, and candidate/student fees are recorded as revenue in the accounting period to which they apply. Revenues from member services and events are recognized in the period when the events are held. 3. Cash and investments Long term investments $ 2,162,100 $ 1,413,800 Short term investments 1,078,300 1,145,300 Marketable securities and cash 432, ,100 Total cash and investments $ 3,672,600 $ 2,817,200 Long term investments consist of long term guaranteed investment certificates and federal, provincial, and A rated bonds with maturity dates ranging from July 2019 to December 2045 and an average interest rate of 2.17% ( %). Short-term investments consist of guaranteed investments certificates with an average interest rate of 1.76% ( %) 4. Tangible capital assets Cost Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value 2018 Net Book Value 2017 Office equipment $ 218,100 $ 136,300 $ 81,800 $ 92,700 Computer hardware 57,600 34,500 23,100 22,800 Computer software 300, ,900 1,000 55,400 Leasehold improvements 487, , , ,200 $ 1,064,400 $ 664,200 $ 400,200 $ 514,100 During the period, tangible capital assets were amortized in the amount of $128,400 ( $176,100). 5. Commitments The Institute is committed to annual lease payments for office space and equipment as follows: 2019 $423, $431, $338, $338, $334,600 Page 7

16 THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF SASKATCHEWAN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, Net change in non-cash current assets and liabilities related to operations The net change in non-cash current assets and liabilities related to operations consists of: Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable $ 120,400 $ (147,500) Decrease (Increase) in prepaid expenses 35,300 (50,400) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable & accrued liabilities 151,800 (27,900) Increase (decrease) in dues and fees received in advance 148,700 (1,600) $ 456,200 $ (227,400) 7. Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) CPA Saskatchewan has an agreement with Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) to work together to achieve a common mission and vision, to administer affairs in accordance with agreed principles, and to act in the spirit of trust to best serve the interests of the CPA profession and the public. The provincial associations such as the Institute share in the cost of the operations of the national committees. The Institute also collects member fees on behalf of CPA Canada and remits those to CPA Canada. 8. Chartered Professional Accountants Western School of Business (CPAWSB) The bylaws of the Institute allow the Board to approve an educational institution to administer the registration of candidates and the delivery of the CPA Canada professional education program. In Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, and the territories, the CPA Canada professional education program is being delivered and administered by the Chartered Professional Accountants Western School of Business (CPAWSB). The CPAWSB is a registered charity incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, and is not subject to income taxes. It is governed by a separate board appointed by the western provincial bodies. During the year ended March 31, 2018, CPA Saskatchewan charged $163,400 ( $153,400) for costs incurred on behalf of CPAWSB. The transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties. Amounts due from CPAWSB at March 31, 2018 totaled $300 ( $150,300) and are included in accounts receivable. There are no amounts due to CPAWSB at March 31, 2018 ( $0). Page 8

17 THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF SASKATCHEWAN NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, CPA Insurance Plans West (CPAIPW) CPA Insurance Plans West (CPAIPW) administers benefits plans for members of the CPA bodies in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Territories. CPAIPW is a not for profit organization under the Income Tax Act and therefore is not subject to income taxes. The Board members are appointed by the western provincial bodies. During the year ended March 31, 2018, the Institute paid benefit plan premiums for its employees to CPAIPW totaling $62,000 ( $58,800). CPAIPW provided sponsorships to the Institute of $3,500 ( $7,000). The transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties. 10. Financial risk management The Institute has a risk management framework to monitor, evaluate and manage the principal risks assumed with financial instruments. The significant financial risks to which the Institute is exposed are: Credit risk Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation. The Institute is exposed to credit risk on the accounts receivable from its members, however, does not have a significant exposure to any individual customer or counterpart. In order to reduce its credit risk, the Institute regularly reviews outstanding accounts receivable and follows internal collection policies. Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities. The Institute s exposure to liquidity risk is dependent on the receipt of funds from its operations, external borrowings and other related sources. Funds from these sources are primarily used to finance working capital and capital expenditure requirements, and are considered adequate to meet the Institute s financial obligations. Page 9

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