Annual Membership

Membership is granted on an individual basis and is not transferable. We are pleased to announce that we now have levels of membership which are:  senior, intermediate, junior, student, associate and affiliate.  Click on the level of membership below to view all the requirements and benefits of each of the levels of membership.

The levels are based on number of years of Canadian experience working in the bookkeeping/accounting industry. 

Any member who decides to upgrade the level of their membership during the year of their membership will be charged an administrative fee of $25.00 plus $25.00 for each level they are moving up to.  The prices do not include GST.  Reference letters and a new membership application form will have to be provided.

Applications will be delayed if reference letters are not included.  Students must include their transcripts or proof of admission to an accredited school for the application to be processed.  This can be faxed to 1-866-804-4617 or emailed to member.services@canadianbookkeepersassociation.com

The rates do not include GST/HST:

Senior Membership – Fee $150.00 - more than 10 years

Intermediate Membership – Fee $125.00 - 3 - 10 years

Junior Membership – Fee $100.00 - up to 3 years as an employee

Student Membership – Fee $75.00 - enrolled in an accredited

      educational facility

Associate Membership – Fee $200.00 - Designated Accountant

      working in public practice

Affiliate Membership – Fee $300.00 - Works with or markets the

      bookkeeping industry including trainers

Membership entitles you to all of the benefits listed on our website such as discounts on vendors, CBA Discussion Forum, Special Offer from Intuit Canada for members only, Annual Conference and many more

When you submit your application from the appropriate membership page, you will be forwarded to the payment processing page. Payment methods include Credit Card, Money Order, or Cheque. Your application can only be processed once payment is received. If you prefer to mail your payment, please DOWNLOAD an application and mail it to our Head Office. 

The application form is in a fillable word document so the form can also be emailed to member.services@canadianbookkeepersassociaton.com

Applications paid by cheque will be take 4-6 weeks to be processed due to approximately a 2 week hold on cheques.  Applications paid by credit card will take a minimum of 2-4 weeks to process.  Please ensure that all information, including letters of reference are included with your application.  Applications will not be processed until all information is received.  Students must include proof of enrolment in an accredited educational facility.

Questions about Memberships should be directed to our Member Services Office before you apply for membership.

Your membership is renewed on your membership date on a yearly basis.

We look forward to you joining us as a member.

REFUND POLICY

 

All Membership Applications must be submitted with full payment of the membership fees. Any applicant denied Membership in the CBA will be refunded monies paid less a $35.00 administrative fee. Any cancellation of membership by a member will be refunded less a $35.00 administrative fee and the remainder of the membership dues on a pro-rated amount once a letter is received in writing cancelling membership. Memberships that are suspended or expulsed WILL NOT be entitled to any refund. To request a refund of all, or part of your Membership Fee,  please write to: CBA Administration 283 Danforth Avenue, Suite 482, Toronto, On  M4K 1N2