CPA Canada annual report 2023-2024
The Canadian accounting profession is undergoing a major transformation as we collectively face new challenges and opportunities, both from within and outside the profession.
About Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is one of the most influential accounting organizations in the world. Working with the provincial, territorial and Bermudian regulatory bodies, CPA Canada supports the profession and represents Canadian CPAs at the national and international levels.
A national body with global influence
Domestically, CPA Canada acts in the public interest to promote transparency in financial markets, prepare CPAs for a rapidly evolving business environment through extensive guidance and programming, and contributes to standard setting and policy making.
Globally, CPA Canada works together with international bodies to build a stronger accounting profession worldwide.
Our dedicated efforts help shape public policy, influence regulatory frameworks and establish high professional standards that reflect the evolving needs of the accounting industry.
CPA Canada’s main areas of focus include:
- Supporting an independent, efficient and effective standard-setting system and enhancing Canada’s position as a leader in global accounting, assurance and sustainability standards.
- Acting as a strong, consistent and authoritative voice for the profession to elevate the Canadian CPA profession’s leadership in national and global affairs.
- Developing learner-centric education to cultivate qualified and competent CPAs fully equipped to meet the needs of the future.
- Investing in research and thought leadership that helps CPAs build professional competency and proficiency, advancing the profession and enhancing the reputation of the CPA designation.
- Through our national and international participation and influence, CPA Canada works to enhance the reputation, and trust in, the Canadian CPA designation, cementing Canadian CPAs as global leaders who are part of a vibrant national profession where CPAs can thrive.
Governance of CPA Canada
CPA Canada is the national organization established to support a unified Canadian accounting profession, governed by a Board of Directors and led by CPA Canada's executive team.
Your voice, your profession
CPA Canada is fully committed to working collaboratively with all Canadian CPAs, partners and stakeholders to continue to improve and sustain our profession in order to enhance the stellar national and international reputation of the CPA designation.