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Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of Campbell W. Leach, C.A. Side One: Leach discusses how he became a CA, and what it was like when he was a student and then a junior at a firm. Talks about then becoming a partner at the firm, in 1936 and beyond. Discusses chartered accountancy in Quebec. Talks about committees he was on. Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Leach discusses what would-be CA's should look for. Mentions other CA's he admired. About 10 minutes - rest of tape side is blank.

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of W.G. Leonard, F.C.A. Side One: Leonard discusses why he became a C.A. and working at the firm Burns and England. He talks about the various clients they worked for. Talks about the depression years. Education discussed - Queen's courses. Talks about other C.A.'s he worked with. Discusses work on Council. Amalgamation of CPA's discussed. Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Leonard discusses work on the council - amalgamation. Talks about when he was President. Talks about present accounting courses. Committee work mentioned. Community activities listed. Talks about accountancy. Discusses proposed reforms.

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of J. Emile Maheu, c.A. Side One: Maheu discusses being a C.A. in Quebec. Interview is conducted in French. Side Two: Continuation of above interview. About 1/2 is blank.

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Canadian Institution of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of CA Thompson Merrillees. Sides 1&2. Side One: Merrilees discusses why he became a CA and why he came to Canada from New Zealand. Acted as registrar for early CICA. Returned to New Zealand in 1958, and back to Canada 5 months later. Further work at CICA discussed. Merge with CPA discussed, and why it failed to be accepted at first. Voting by-laws discussed (changes). Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Merrilees discusses (1962) merge with the CPA. Changes to the Act discussed. Talk fill 1/2 tape side, other 1/2 blank.

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of CA Thompson Merrilees. Sides 3 and 4. Side One: Side 3 - Continuation of interview started on sr650.23. Merrilees discusses requirements (educational) after merge with the CPA. University degree requirements issue discussed. Small vs large firms - ex. Jewish group. Side Two: side 4 - continuation of above interview. Merrilees discusses small vs large firms as treated in associations. Talks about association presidents. Talk take 1/3 of tape side, other 2/3 blank.

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of C.D. Mellor, C.A. Sides 1&2. Side One: Mellor, The Executive Director of the Order of C.A.'s of Quebec, discusses his beginnings and how he became a C.A. 1904. He became working for firm Petrie, Raymond and Co. Talks about working there (became a partner). Talks about people he worked with, as well as various jobs. Served on Education Committee. Served on Council. Talks about Company Merger. Community activities discussed (Kinsmen Club). Talks aobut McGill program and others. Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Mellor discusses Quebec Association of Accountants. Talks about his involvement with the Institute - discipline talk on first 1/2 of side, 2nd 1/2 blank.

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of C.D. Mellor, C.A. Sides 3&4. Side One: side 3 - Continuation of interview started on sr650.25. Mellor discusses continuing education work of the Institute. Disciplinary action discussed. Talks about ways CICA keeps members up to date. Inspectors mentioned. Trend away from small firms discussed. Talk about members not in public practice. Professional code discussed. Side Two: Cont. standarized professional conduct discussed. Operation of professional cost discussed. Relationship between Quebec order and the Canadian Institute discussed. Bilingual material. Mentions outstanding members of the Quebec order. Talk fill first 1/2 of tape side, 2nd 1/2 blank.

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of H.H. Milburn. Side One: Milburn discussed why he became a C.A. and firms he worked for. Discusses some of the people he worked with. Worked in Tax Department from 1938- . He describes doing audits. (at Clarksons) at tax office-technical section. Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Milburn continues to talk about the work he did for the tax office. Assessments, then assistant Deputy Minister for the tax office. Talks about Ottawa (Club) Group of C.A.'s. Talk takes up first 1/2 of side, 2nd 1/2 blank.

Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Oral History Project. Interview of T.A.M. Hutchison, F.C.A. Side One: Hutchison discussed why he became a C.A. Talks about working at Pete Marlick's Firm 1927- , as a articling student. Transfered to Calgary. Courses available discussed and exams. Jobs he worked on discussed. Transfer to Toronto 1933. Talks about work in Toronto. Work in the 1930's and 40's discussed. Manager in 1935, Partner in 1936 war years. Side Two: Continuation of above interview. Hutchison Discusses being a CA Treasurer. Council Work discussed - issues. Research Committee work discussed. Bulletin #10 - Income Tax Allegation discussed. Discussed professional standards. Discusses merger with CAA. Talks about his year as president. University degree requirement issue discussed. Council issues discussed.