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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)/Comptables professionnels agréés du Canada (CPA Canada) / Pamela Steer, President and Chief Executive Officer

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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) / Comptables professionnels agréés du Canada (CPA Canada) - Address, activities & membership

Address:

277 Wellington St. W
Toronto, ON  M5V 3H2
Canada

Telephone number: 416-276-1371

  • Contact information in previous versions
    • 277 Wellington St. W
      Toronto, ON  M5V 3H2
      Canada

      Telephone number: 204-944-3637

    • 277 Wellington St. W
      Toronto, ON  M5V 3H2
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-751-3724

    • 277 Wellington St. W
      Toronto, ON  M5V 3H2
      Canada

      Telephone number: 416-977-3222

      Fax number: 416-977-8585  

    • 277 Wellington St. W
      Toronto, ON  M5V 3H2
      Canada

      Telephone number: 905-949-3100

      Fax number: 905-949-0888  

    • 277 Wellington St. W
      Toronto, ON  M5V 3H2
      Canada

      Telephone number: 905-949-3100

      Fax number: 905-949-0888  

    • 277 Wellington St. W
      Toronto, ON  M5V 3H2
      Canada

      Telephone number: 416-977-3222

      Fax number: 416-977-8585  

    • 277 Wellington St. W
      Toronto, ON  M5V 3H2
      Canada

      Telephone number: 416-204-3264

      Fax number: 416-204-3424  

    • 277 Wellington St. W
      Toronto, ON  M5V 3H2
      Canada

      Telephone number: 416-204-3296

      Fax number: 416-204-3424  


Description of the organization's activities:
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) works collaboratively with the provincial, territorial and Bermudian CPA bodies, as it represents the Canadian accounting profession, both nationally and internationally. This collaboration allows the Canadian profession to champion best practices that benefit business and society, as well as prepare its members for an ever-evolving operating environment featuring unprecedented change. Representing more than 220,000 members, CPA Canada is one of the largest national accounting bodies worldwide. cpacanada.ca.

  • Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
    • Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) represents the Canadian accounting profession, both nationally and internationally. Operating in the highly complex and global accounting ecosystem, CPA Canada is a convener, facilitator, contributor and disseminator of information that advances the profession. The organization works closely with the provincial, territorial and Bermudan CPA bodies to champion best practices that benefit business and society. With more than 217,000 members, CPA Canada is one of the largest national accounting bodies in the world. The organization supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards, advocates for economic and social development in the public interest, and develops leading-edge thought leadership, research, guidance and educational programs. cpacanada.ca
    • Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is one of the largest national accounting organizations in the world, representing more than 210,000 members. Domestically, CPA Canada works cooperatively with the regional CPA bodies who are charged with regulating the profession. Globally, it works together with the International Federation of Accountants and the Global Accounting Alliance to build a stronger accounting profession worldwide. CPA Canada, created through the unification of three legacy accounting designations, is a respected voice in the business, government, education and non-profit sectors and champions sustainable economic growth and social development. The unified organization is celebrating five years of serving the profession, advocating for the public interest and supporting the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards. CPA Canada develops leading-edge thought leadership, research, guidance and educational programs to ensure its members are equipped to drive success and shape the future. cpacanada.ca
    • The new Canadian designation, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), is now used by Canada’s accounting profession across the country. The profession’s national body, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), is one of the largest in the world with more than 210,000 members, both at home and abroad. The Canadian CPA was created with the unification of three legacy accounting designations (CA, CGA and CMA). CPAs are valued for their financial and tax expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, management skills and leadership. CPA Canada conducts research into current and emerging business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. CPA Canada also issues guidance and thought leadership on a variety of technical matters, publishes professional literature and develops education and professional certification programs. www.cpacanada.ca
    • The new Canadian designation, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), is now used by Canada’s accounting profession across the country. The profession’s national body, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), is one of the largest in the world with more than 200,000 members, both at home and abroad. The Canadian CPA was created with the unification of three legacy accounting designations (CA, CGA and CMA). CPAs are valued for their financial and tax expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, management skills and leadership. CPA Canada conducts research into current and emerging business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. CPA Canada also issues guidance and thought leadership on a variety of technical matters, publishes professional literature and develops education and professional certification programs. www.cpacanada.ca
    • The new Canadian designation, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), is now used by Canada’s accounting profession across the country. The profession’s national body, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), is one of the largest in the world with more than 190,000 members, both at home and abroad. The Canadian CPA was created with the unification of three legacy accounting designations (CA, CGA and CMA). CPAs are valued for their financial and tax expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, management skills and leadership. CPA Canada conducts research into current and emerging business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. CPA Canada also issues guidance and thought leadership on a variety of technical matters, publishes professional literature and develops education and professional certification programs. www.cpacanada.ca
    • The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is the national organization representing the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) profession in Canada. The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) and The Society of Management Accountants of Canada (CMA Canada) created the organization on January 1, 2013, to support unification of the Canadian accounting profession under the CPA banner. CPA Canada conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature and develops continuing education programs.
    • The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), together with the provincial, territorial and Bermuda Institutes/Ordre of Chartered Accountants, represents a membership of approximately 82,000 CAs in Canada and Bermuda. The CICA conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature, develops continuing education programs and represents the CA profession nationally and internationally. CICA is a founding member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA).
    • The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), together with the provincial, territorial and Bermuda Institutes/Ordre of Chartered Accountants, represents a membership of approximately 78,000 CAs and 13,000 students in Canada and Bermuda. The CICA conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature, develops continuing education programs and represents the CA profession nationally and internationally. CICA is a founding member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA).
    • The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), together with the provincial, territorial and Bermuda Institutes/Ordre of Chartered Accountants, represents a membership of approximately 77,000 CAs and 12,000 students in Canada and Bermuda. The CICA conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature, develops continuing education programs and represents the CA profession nationally and internationally. CICA is a founding member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA).
    • The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), together with the provincial, territorial and Bermuda Institutes/Ordre of Chartered Accountants, represents a membership of approximately 75,000 CAs and 12,000 students in Canada and Bermuda. The CICA conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature, develops continuing education programs and represents the CA profession nationally and internationally. CICA is a founding member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA).
    • The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), together with the provincial, territorial and Bermuda Institutes/Ordre of Chartered Accountants, represents a membership of approximately 74,000 CAs and 10,000 students in Canada and Bermuda. The CICA conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature, develops continuing education programs and represents the CA profession nationally and internationally. CICA is a founding member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA).
    • The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), together with the provincial, territorial and Bermuda Institutes/Ordre of Chartered Accountants, represents a membership of approximately 72,000 CAs and 10,000 students in Canada and Bermuda. The CICA conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature, develops continuing education programs and represents the CA profession nationally and internationally. CICA is a founding member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA).
    • The CICA, together with the CA institutes/ordre, represents approximately 70,000 CAs and 8,500 students in Canada and Bermuda. The CICA conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature, develops continuing education programs and represents the CA profession nationally and internationally.

Organization's membership or classes of membership:
Accounting bodies representing 100 per cent of Canada’s professional accountants are committed to unification and have merged under the CPA banner.

  • Organization's memberships or classes of memberships in previous versions:
    • Currently, accounting bodies representing 85 per cent of Canada’s professional accountants are committed to unification or have already merged under the CPA banner.
    • The Organization's membership is composed of approximately 82,000 Chartered Accountants across Canada who are also members of provincial institutes of Chartered Accountants.
    • The Organization's membership is composed of approximately 78,000 Chartered Accountants across Canada who are also members of provincial institutes of Chartered Accountants.
    • The Organization's membership is composed of approximately 77,000 Chartered Accountants across Canada who are also members of provincial institutes of Chartered Accountants.
    • The Organization's membership is composed of approximately 75,000 Chartered Accountants across Canada who are also members of provincial institutes of Chartered Accountants.
    • The Organization's membership is composed of approximately 74,000 Chartered Accountants across Canada who are also members of provincial institutes of Chartered Accountants.
    • The Organization's membership is composed of approximately 72,000 Chartered Accountants across Canada who are also members of provincial institutes of Chartered Accountants.
    • THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERSHIP IS COMPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 70,000 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS ACROSS CANADA WHO ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF PROVINCIAL INSTITUTES OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS.

Public offices held: Taryn Abate


Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-03-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution Funding Received in Last Financial Year Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) No Yes
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) $56,993.05 Yes

Public offices held: Catherine Parker

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy Analyst
Transport Canada, Security and Emergency Preparedness 		January 2007 to April 2007 Not a designated office
Policy Advisor
Finance Canada, Office of the Minister 		December 2003 to January 2006 Not a designated office
Caucus Liaison
Public Works and Government Services, Office of the Minister 		October 2002 to December 2003 Not a designated office
Executive Assistant
House of Commons, Office of the MP for Chatham-Kent-Essex 		September 1997 to October 2002 Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant
House of Commons, Office of the MP for Burin-St.George's 		January 1991 to June 1997 Not a designated office
Special Assistant
Senate of Canada, Office of the Late Hon. Paul Lucier 		1988 to 1989 Not a designated office

Public offices held: Jovana Blagotic

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Disclosure Care Analyst (Consultant)
Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, Case Admissibility Unit 		May 2012 to September 2012 Not a designated office
Program Officer (Consultant)
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Lands and Economic Development 		January 2012 to May 2012 Not a designated office
Policy and Research Analyst (Internship)
Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, Honours, Decorations and Medals 		May 2009 to September 2009 Not a designated office
Analyst (Internship and Consultant)
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Government Operations Sector 		January 2008 to August 2008 Not a designated office
Junior Policy Analyst (Internship and Consultant)
Health Canada, Office of Nursing Policy 		May 2007 to December 2007 Not a designated office

Public offices held: Jovana Blagotic

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Disclosure Care Analyst (Consultant)
Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, Case Admissibility Unit 		May 2012 to September 2012 Not a designated office
Program Officer (Consultant)
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Lands and Economic Development 		January 2012 to May 2012 Not a designated office
Policy and Research Analyst (Internship)
Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, Honours, Decorations and Medals 		May 2009 to September 2009 Not a designated office
Analyst (Internship and Consultant)
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Government Operations Sector 		January 2008 to August 2008 Not a designated office
Junior Policy Analyst (Internship and Consultant)
Health Canada, Office of Nursing Policy 		May 2007 to December 2007 Not a designated office

Public offices held: Charles-Antoine St-Jean

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Comptroller General of Canada
Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat, Office of the Comptroller General 		May 2004 to November 2007 Not a designated office

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