Should you decline to attend President’s Academy, you will be provided with a cash payout based on your Achievement Level at the time of qualification – December 31, 2024.
- Achievement Level 1 – 12 will be eligible for $6,000
- Achievement Level 13+ will be eligible for $14,000
This payout will be applied to your Commission Statement in June.
If you cancel after March 27, 2025, you will not be eligible for the cash payout. Additionally, you will not be assessed a taxable benefit amount.
Qualifiers in Achievement Levels 13+ as of December 31, 2024 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 you and your guest. This benefit will be taxed 100% when the Practice are 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, we deliver a program that will delight your guest. Your guest attendance is an important feature of President’s Academy Program. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
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 13, evening events/group functions, breakfasts, transfers and optional activities. Executive series and CEO Roundtable/Breakouts are designed exclusively for qualifiers and licensed guests.
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 Sessions and CEO Roundtable & Breakout Sessions.
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 2025. 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 for qualifiers falls between $6000 – $7500 for qualifiers and between $5000 – $6000 for guests.
*subject to change based on the final agenda.
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 do not have to select an optional activity for either you or your guest.
If you choose to select one of the optional activities that give you the opportunity to explore our destination, the cost will be charged to your commission account after the conference. Alternatively, you may use Practice Credits to cover the cost of the optional activity.
You can find dress guidelines on the Schedule of Events with descriptions below.
Casual
• Women: T-shirt, polo shirt, blouse with long or short skirt, khakis or jeans, shorts or sundresses.
• Men: T-shirt, polo shirt, casual button-down shirt with khakis, shorts or jeans.
Resort Casual
• Women: Blouses, summer tops with capris, skirts or sundresses.
• Men: Polo shirt, button-down shirt, or collared shirt with chinos, linen pants or khakis.
Business Casual
• Women: Open-collar shirt, knit shirt or sweater Skirt, khakis, dresses or pants.
• Men: Dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open-collar or polo shirt with sport coat or blazer with slacks or khakis.
Business Attire
• Women: Blouse with skirt or dress pants, business suit or dresses.
• Men: Business suit and tie.
Formal Attire
• Women: Evening gown, business suit, or cocktail dress is appropriate.
• Men: Dark suit, dress shirt and tie. Tuxedo optional.
Our event partner, MCI, will automatically book your stay at the Villa Igiea upon receiving your registration form. No action is required.
Yes, you can. Should you wish to extend your stay at the Villa Igiea, you can indicate this on your registration form and MCI will be in contact to assist with booking and invoicing for the extension. The group rate, starting from €900.00 plus applicable taxes, will apply three days before and three days after 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.
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 at the Villa Igiea. 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 to submit your itinerary to MCI and receipt to the President’s Academy Program mailbox for reimbursement.
Submit your travel itinerary and receipt to the President’s Academy Program mailbox for reimbursement. You will be reimbursed through your commission account for either your allotment amount or your actual airfare costs, whichever is lower, post event.
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.
