About the: Ontario Association of Credit Counselling Services Since 1970, the Ontario Association of Credit Counselling Services (OACCS), a not-for-profit registered charity, has represented a membership of professional, not-for-profit Credit Counselling agencies, about 70% of the not-for-profit Credit Counselling Agencies in Canada. OACCS is the only Credit Counselling Association in Canada that has its own status and recognition through legislation; Bill Pr82 - An Act respecting the Ontario Association of Not-For-Profit Credit Counselling Services. True to our legislation, OACCS places a strong emphasis and focus on establishing, promoting and regulating uniform standards of knowledge, skills and ethics for persons engaged in the practice of not-for-profit Credit Counselling. This includes training opportunities and continuing education. OACCS is the only organization in Canada to offer the exclusive professional designation of Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada which recognizes the unique skills, knowledge and integrity of highly trained Credit Counsellors in the areas of personal finance, consumer credit, money management and counselling skills. About the: Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® AFCPE® is a professional association for individuals interested in financial planning and counseling education. The association seeks to promote the education, training and certification of financial counseling and planning professionals. AFCPE® also promotes and disseminates research findings and research methodologies related to financial counseling. http://www.oaccs.comhttp://www.afcpe.orgshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1