About PBA
Learn about PBA, the designation used in Alberta, and KL Accounting & Tax Associates’ PBA Society of Alberta membership.
What Is PBA?
In Alberta, PBA means Public Business Accountant. In certain other provinces, it means Professional Business Accountant. The Society lists these regional names:
Public Business Accountant
British Columbia, Yukon, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Professional Business Accountant
Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Designation wording does not establish identical practice rights across jurisdictions.
A Brief History of PBA
The Society traces its earlier Registered Public/Professional Accountant designation to Alberta in 1980 and identifies a Canadian national milestone in 1984. The designation was rebranded as PBA on January 1, 2015. These earlier names describe its history; PBA is the current designation discussed here.
What the PBA Society of Canada Does
Accounting education. Coordinates learning activities that support the designation pathway.
Professional connections. Brings together people working in different areas of accounting to exchange perspectives.
Designation information. Explains PBA and its regional names to applicants, industry and the public.
Professional development. Provides opportunities for ongoing learning through seminars, workshops and conventions.
Education & Professional Development
The Society’s designation pathway combines education with accounting work experience. Its published application information asks applicants to document their education and employment background. It also describes student and associate routes for people still working toward the requirements.
Learning opportunities continue after the designation pathway. The Society describes seminars, workshops and conventions where participants can hear presentations from different areas of accounting. Its newsletter shares information about upcoming events and developments in the profession.
These are general descriptions of the Society’s programs, not statements that any particular KL Accounting team member completed a specific course or examination.
KL Accounting’s PBA Membership
KL Accounting & Tax Associates is a member of the PBA Society of Alberta and serves clients from its Calgary NE office.
Official PBA Resources
The national page explains the Society, its history and regional designation names. The Alberta page provides regional contact information and chapter-team details.
Learn More About KL Accounting
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