Partners in Employment assist CGAs and CGA students to achieve success in their studies and career through support in the following areas: study, relevant practical experience, supervision and ongoing opportunities for development.

CGA-BC recognizes that not all PEP Employers will be able to meet the full slate of responsibilities, which is why PEP has built-in flexibility to ensure that the needs of CGAs, CGA students and PEP Members are met. Agreements are worked out with each PEP Employer on a company-by-company basis to make certain that students and CGAs receive adequate resources and attention without creating financial or manpower burdens for the employer.

The Association recommends that PEP Employers offer the following support to CGAs and CGA students:

Study

• Financial support for CGA studies
  
  
• Paid leave to attend courses and exams, where possible
  
  
• Written policy explaining support available
  
  
• Monitoring of academic progress in the CGA program
  
  

Practical Experience Requirements

• Clearly documented job descriptions
  
  
• Relevant finance and accounting experience
  
  
• Where possible, and within the employer's business constraints, experience that enables CGA students to meet the Association's practical experience requirements in the shortest possible time
  
  
• Experience that prepares CGA employee to meet employer's long-term skill requirements
  
  

CGA Program / The Designation / Practical Experience

• Qualified managers oversee training regime
  
  
• Supervisors / managers provide support and resources to enable employees to meet work objectives, performance requirements and development needs
  
  
• Where possible and applicable, supervisors are professional accountants
  
  
• Supervisors provide regular performance feedback, including review of the CGA experience questionnaire
  
  

Continuing Professional Development

Once employees have earned their CGA designation, CGA-BC recommends that the following support be provided by the PEP Employer:

• Individual development plans linked to organizational development plans, e.g., management development, succession and change management programs
  
  
• Individual development plans monitored and reviewed
  
  
• Appropriate support and resources that allow employees to meet their continuing education needs as set out by CGA