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 CanadaSM (AFCCSM). Counsellors who have achieved their AFCCSM 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
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