FAQ
Should you decline to attend President’s Academy, you will be provided with a cash payout based on your Base Achievement Level at the time of qualification – December 31, 2025.
Base Achievement Level 1 – 12 will be eligible for $6,000
Base Achievement Level 13+ will be eligible for $14,000
This payout will be applied to your Commission Statement in July.
If you cancel after March 26, 2026, you will not be eligible for the cash payout. Additionally, you will not be assessed a taxable benefit amount.
Qualifiers in Base Achievement Levels 13+ as of December 31, 2025 are eligible to travel Business Class.
Yes. If you are eligible for Business Class travel and choose to decline it, you will be allocated Practice Credits based on 75% of the variance between the costs from economy to business class travel for yourself and your guest. This benefit will be taxed 100% when the Practice is redeemed.
Yes. Eligible expenses paid out-of-pocket (e.g. travel and accommodation expenses) can be claimed by submitting a Practice Credits: Expense claim form with copies of receipts/invoices and commission statements to Compensation Services, Dept. 238.
You are not obligated to bring a guest; however, the Presidents Academy is designed to reward your hard work and efforts by enjoying with a guest. Your guest attendance is an important feature of President’s Program. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Please note that program accommodations are all based on double occupancy, with very limited availability for larger room categories.
No, our program policy does not provide compensation for this circumstance.
Non-Licensed Guests:
If your guest is not a licensed team member, their attendance includes the General Session on May 27, evening events/group functions, breakfasts, transfers and optional activities. Executive series and CEO Roundtable/Breakouts are designed exclusively for qualifiers and licensed guests. Note that transfers are restricted to your registered guest only.
Licensed Guests & IG Wealth Management Advisors:
If your guest is a licensed team member or an IG Wealth Management advisor, they will have access to all events, including the Business Session and Breakout Discussions.
No, your qualification is for your attendance only. No replacements are permitted.
To comply with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) legislation, a taxable benefit will be assessed for you and your guests’ participation at President’s Academy. This Taxable Benefit will be charged to each qualifier’s commission account in the fourth quarter of 2026. You will be notified by email of the amounts processed.
The Taxable Benefit is calculated for qualifiers by assessing all non-business-related program costs, including airfare, at approximately 60%. The Taxable Benefit is calculated for guests by assessing all non-business-related program costs, including airfare, at approximately 80%. Those who qualify for Business Class air travel will incur an additional taxable benefit; more information can be found here. Historically, the taxable benefit amount falls between $6000 -$7500 for qualifiers and between $5000 – $6000 for guests.
Yes. Since your guest’s program costs are covered, IG is required to assign a taxable benefit charge. The Taxable Benefit will be charged to the qualifier’s commission account following the program.
You can find dress guidelines on the Dress Guide page.
Your room will be booked for program dates at the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg and Kapama Game Reserve upon receiving your registration – no action is required.
Should you wish to extend your stay at the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg, you can indicate this in your registration form and MCI Canada will be in contact to assist with booking and invoicing for the extension. The group rate at the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg is R8500 plus applicable taxes, will apply three days before the conference dates (subject to availability). Your request will be submitted to the hotel on an individual basis, and you will be notified once the room category, rate and date availability have been confirmed. Although MCI Canada will do their absolute best to accommodate your request, please note that rooms are not held, and extensions are subject to availability. If you are extending at another property, you are responsible for making your own arrangements.
We’re excited to offer a post-program extension in Africa this year.
More details to come!
MCI is our travel partner that works closely with us to design the program and provides travel expertise for booking travel. They can assist you with any additional accommodations required. They can also book your flights for you and your guest.
No, you have the option to use MCI to assist you with your travel plans, but you are free to use any travel agent or book your own travel. You can indicate whether you are booking your own travel on the registration form. If not, MCI will reach out to you to assist with booking your flight(s).
If you choose to book your own flights, you are responsible for submitting your reimbursement request by filling out this form. Your reimbursement will appear on your commission statement as a taxable item.
To arrange transportation, flight itineraries will also need to be submitted to MCI via email at presidentsacademy@wearemci.com.
Please note that in case you book your own travel, we are unable to support in case of real interruptions.
Submit your reimbursement request by filling out this form. Your reimbursement will appear on your commission statement as a taxable item. You will be reimbursed through your commission account for either your allotment amount or your actual airfare costs, whichever is lower, post event. Your reimbursement will appear on your commission statement as a taxable item.
There is an opportunity to add your special aids, services, or room requirements into the registration form. If you have additional questions related to your travel, transfers, optional activities, or evening events, MCI can assist you. If the request is related to the program, the IG Events Team is available to assist you.
