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CGA-BC Educational Foundation Announces David B. Reid Scholarship
About Dave Reid
December 17, 2002 - Vancouver, B.C. - Richmond CGA firm Reid Hurst Nagy and the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia Educational Foundation have announced the creation of the David B. Reid Scholarship for CGA students. The award is named for Richmond Certified General Accountant David Reid who died November 4, 2002, after a brave battle with cancer.
The $1,000 award will be given to the CGA student achieving the highest examination mark in Auditing 2 of the CGA program.
"Dave was always a very positive and supportive individual and was committed to learning and teaching," says business partner John Nagy. "This scholarship really epitomizes his personal commitment to education."
Partner Bruce Hurst said the scholarship represents Mr. Reid's professional commitment to auditing. "Dave and his partners developed a strong auditing focus in their practice and he was always seeking to blend the theory of auditing with its practical application," said Mr. Hurst. "This scholarship will go a long way to achieving this goal and it will stand as tribute for years to come while enhancing the profession he was so proud of."
Mr. Reid was also well-known for his volunteer work with many organizations including the Richmond Sunrise Rotary, Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the BC Chamber of Commerce and as an instructor for the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia. He was named in 1994 as the Chamber Entrepreneur of the Year and received the 125th Anniversary of Confederation Award in 1992 for his services to the BC Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Reid also received a CGA-BC Community Service Award.
The CGA-BC Educational Foundation is a registered Canadian charitable organization established in 1988 by the CGA Association of British Columbia. It helps CGA students at a time when they may find themselves in unusually difficult financial situations due to illness or other circumstances. The Foundation promotes excellence in professional accounting education through scholarships and awards.
Individuals interested in making a donation may make a one-time gift, quarterly or monthly pledge, by credit card or post-dated cheque. If you would like to donate to the David B. Reid Scholarship please indicate it on your donation form. Donations may be made by phone by contacting Elize Combrinck at the Association's offices at (604) 730-6229.
The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia represents 11,000 CGAs and CGA students. Members work in industry, commerce, government and in public practice. The Association promotes the excellence of its members and advances the accounting profession through education, certification and a dedication to life-long learning.
Media contact: Edward Downing, MA, Director of Communications Phone: (604) 730-6208
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