Qualification Guidelines

The following qualifications must be met for nominees to be considered for Canada's CFO of the Year Award.

1. Candidates will be Chief Financial Officers or Heads of Finance.
2. Candidates will be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants and current residents of Canada.
3. The minimum period of service for the CFO in his or her current role will be three years.
4. Detailed financial information will be provided to support the nomination as indicated in the Submission Requirements section.
5. The corporate context in which the CFO functions will be considered in assessing potential candidates, including: transparency of financial reporting; highest standards of corporate behaviour; non-aggressive accounting practices; and commitment to good corporate governance consistent with current standards and evolving guidelines.
6. All nominations must be validated and endorsed by the nominee and the nominee's Chief Executive Officer.
7. Sponsoring organizations, affiliates or their representatives cannot be considered for the Award.
8. There will be a 10-year grace period before another CFO from the same company can be considered for the Award.