The aim of OACCS is to enhance the personal financial well-being of Canadians through financial literacy, education and industry leadership. OACCS establishes and regulates uniform standards of practice, knowledge, skills and ethics for the Credit Counselling and Financial Coaching profession.

OACCS sets the standard of required expertise for the financial counselling industry as the only organization to offer the exclusive professional designation of Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada^SM (AFCC^SM). Counsellors who have achieved their AFCC^SM designation provide Canadians with access to the best independent and specialized personal financial experts in the country.

Canadians can trust OACCS Certified Credit Counsellors and Financial Fitness Coaches as uniquely qualified and confidential resources to enhance their personal financial well-being. Join the thousands of other Canadians that have found practical solutions for financial problems and the knowledge and skills to strengthen their personal financial fitness.

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CFRB 1010 Newstalk Toronto - OACCS Radio Interview, October 27, 2008

Consumer debt levels have reached epidemic levels, say financial experts, and the situation continues to get worse. Household credit grew 12.2% in the first six months of 2008, increasing at a pace not seen since 1990. Household credit per Canadian is now $37,467, and household debt at a percentage of personal disposable income is now over 131%, the highest level on record.

“A not for profit certified credit counsellor is a great resource for people in financial difficulty. Our accredited member agencies offer practical solutions to financial problems” advised Ms. Ross.

Henrietta Ross, OACCS Executive Director spoke with Ryan Bird on Toronto at Noon (October 27/08).

You can listen to the interview below:

 

 

Press Release, October 27, 2008 Consumer Debt at Epidemic Levels Warn Financial Experts Click here to view

 

 

CIUT 89.5 FM - Toronto's New Take on Current Affairs, News & Live Music Radio Interview, October 29, 2008 Join radio host, David Peterson and his co-host as they speak with Henrietta Ross, OACCS Executive Director on how you can find credible help with your Financial Fitness. You can listen to the interview below

 

Press Release, May 22 OACCS Mandates More Stringent Credit Counsellor Training Click here to view

 

Press Release, August 2 Projects Will Provide Training and Resources to Fight Debt and Improve Financial Health Click here to view

 

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