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Pour éviter toute confusion, CPA Canada informera d’avance ses membres de tout sondage mené en son nom, au moyen d’un courriel envoyé depuis une adresse courriel de CPA Canada. Merci de faire preuve de vigilance dans vos échanges en ligne : assurez-vous toujours que le contenu que vous avez sous les yeux provient d’une source fiable avant de répondre quoi que ce soit.

We are aware of the false advertisements circulating on Meta offering a new accounting assistant certification. Please note these ads were not sent by or on behalf of CPA Canada. All our official offerings will be shared via our verified Meta account and through our official website. The matter is under review. Please be mindful when sharing any information online and ensure the content you engage with comes from a trusted source.
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Nous avons été informés que des annonces mensongères concernant un nouvel agrément pour les comptables adjoints circulent sur Meta. Veuillez noter que ces annonces n’ont pas été publiées par CPA Canada ni en son nom. Nos offres officielles sont communiquées exclusivement sur notre compte Meta vérifié et sur notre site Web. Une enquête est en cours. Nous vous invitons à la vigilance dans vos échanges en ligne – assurez-vous d’interagir uniquement avec des contenus de source fiable.

Congratulations to everyone who passed the September sitting of the profession’s Common Final Examination (CFE). We applaud all who wrote this complex exam. This is an important milestone on your journey to join the profession and an accomplishment you should be proud of. https://ow.ly/kUYt50QcsCj

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Félicitations aux candidates et aux candidats qui ont réussi à l’Examen final commun (EFC) de septembre. Nous saluons la persévérance de toutes les personnes qui se sont présentées à ce difficile examen. Vous avez franchi une étape importante de votre parcours professionnel, et vous pouvez en tirer une grande fierté. https://ow.ly/FNMr50QcsHZ

Before you start adding holiday purchases to your credit card, it’s a good idea to have a plan for paying off the balance. Credit card interest can add up, even on small balances. Be prepared and avoid post-holiday shopping regrets. Download CPA Canada’s Holiday Spending Infographic to understand the true cost of borrowing.
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Avant d’ajouter des achats du temps des Fêtes à votre carte de crédit, il vaut mieux avoir un plan pour acquitter la facture. Les intérêts s’accumulent vite, même lorsque le solde est minime. Préparez-vous; vous éviterez ainsi de regretter vos dépenses. Pour en savoir plus sur le coût d’emprunt véritable, téléchargez l’infographie de CPA Canada sur les dépenses des Fêtes.

CPA Canada would like to thank the thousands of participants who joined today’s Member Information Session to engage with us, offer insights and ask questions. We believe the profession begins and ends with you, the 220,000 individuals who represent the CPA profession in Canada each and every day. This is your profession, your voice matters. A recording is now available and we continue to welcome your feedback as we seek to build tomorrow, together. https://lnkd.in/g-Nrrqmj

Whether it’s a personal, financial, ethical or business issue, CPAs need to know when it’s time to terminate a client relationship and how to make the transition as smooth as possible for everyone. Here are some ways to make the process easier. https://ow.ly/2nAT50PCRI4

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Que ce soit pour des raisons d’ordre personnel, financier, éthique ou professionnel, le CPA doit savoir quand se résoudre à couper les ponts avec un client, et comment réussir la transition. Quelques pistes pour vous faciliter la tâche.

The business of ending client relationships Whether it’s for personal, financial, ethical or business reasons, there are times when you need to call it quits with a client. Here are some ways...

CPAs are well placed to specialize in the fight against money laundering and other forms of financial crime, in part thanks to a strong sense of ethics. CPA Marie-Andrée Malo-Mongeau, an expert with a decade of experience at Deloitte and CIBC, explains what it takes to become a specialist in anti-money laundering. https://ow.ly/bzUG50PC63P

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Par son sens aigu de l’éthique, le CPA est bien placé pour prendre part à la lutte contre les crimes financiers. Entretien avec la CPA Marie-Andrée Malo-Mongeau, forte d’une dizaine d’années d’expérience dans le domaine, chez Deloitte, puis à la CIBC.

'To work in the AML field, you have to want to make a difference' CPA Marie-Andrée Malo-Mongeau explains what it takes to become a specialist in anti-money laundering

Pour vous aider à demeurer au fait des récentes questions fiscales, voici un tour d’horizon des faits nouveaux à retenir à l’approche de l’automne.

Nouvelles récentes sur la fiscalité Les plus récentes nouvelles sur la fiscalité canadienne et l’évolution de la réglementation. Nous travaillons avec l’Agence du revenu du Canada...

To help you stay up to date on recent tax matters, here is a quick recap of some important tax developments to have on your radar as we enter the fall.

Canadian tax news Your source for the latest Canadian tax news and updates on changing tax laws. Working collaboratively with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) we aim...

Félicitations aux candidates et aux candidats qui ont réussi à l’Examen final commun (EFC) de mai. Nous saluons la persévérance de toutes les personnes qui se sont présentées à ce difficile examen. https://ow.ly/XCXQ50PAwpQ

Congratulations to everyone who passed the May sitting of the profession’s Common Final Examination (CFE). We applaud all who wrote this complex exam. https://ow.ly/XYCh50PAwiJ

Join the conversation! Pamela Steer, President and CEO CPA Canada is inviting members to attend an information session on Sept 11th ahead of The ONE to discuss the future of the profession and answer questions about the recent announcements by CPA Ontario and the Ordre des CPA du Québec. Registration is free and now open. We are welcoming questions in advance: https://reg.lumiengage.com/cpa-canada-all-call-meeting/eng-reg/Site/Register
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À vous la parole! Pamela Steer, présidente et chef de la direction de CPA Canada, vous invite à une séance d’information tenue le 11 septembre, avant le Congrès L’UNIQUE, pour aborder l’avenir de la profession et répondre à vos questions sur les intentions récemment exprimées par l’Ordre des CPA du Québec et par CPA Ontario. Nous vous invitons à vous inscrire dès aujourd’hui et à nous présenter vos questions au préalable : https://reg.lumiengage.com/cpa-canada-all-call-meeting/fre-reg/Site/Register

As the first laws to regulate the use of artificial intelligence start to emerge, industry expert Olivier Blais explains how to prepare for their implementation.

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À l’heure où s’esquissent les lois qui encadreront le recours à l’IA, Olivier Blais, ferré sur le sujet, explique comment se préparer à s’y conformer.

Is AI moving too fast for regulators to keep up? As the first laws to regulate the use of artificial intelligence start to emerge, industry expert Olivier Blais explains how to prepare for their implementation

With technology evolving so quickly, global regulatory standards do not yet capture all crypto offerings. CPA Ryan Leopold, national banking and capital markets assurance leader (Canada) for PwC, shares his perspective on the challenges presented by digital assets and the progress on standards. https://ow.ly/MPce50PuQro

‘Audit considerations for digital assets can be extremely complex’ PwC’s Ryan Leopold shares his views on the audit challenges presented by digital assets and the need for solid safeguards and controls in the area

Read more about The Keynote Tareq Hadhad - entrepreneur and CEO of Peace by Chocolate. He shares how his experience as Syrian refugee has served as a guide for the values of his business. Peace by Chocolate focuses on job creation, utilizing a network of local community members and refugees from across Nova Scotia and Canada to help support the local economy.

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Apprenez en plus sur le conférencier d’honneur du Congrès : Tareq Hadhad, entrepreneur et chef de la direction de Peace by Chocolate. Découvrez comment son expérience de réfugié syrien guide les valeurs de son entreprise. Peace by Chocolate met à contribution un réseau de membres de la collectivité et de personnes réfugiées de la Nouvelle-Écosse et du Canada pour créer des emplois et soutenir l’économie locale.

“Now it’s our turn to lend a hand to those who are coming to Canada” Chocolatier Tareq Hadhad on fleeing Syria and rebuilding the family business from scratch*

Jim Balsillie, a CPA and former RIM co-CEO, believes CPAs have much more to contribute to improving Canada’s innovation performance, but more capacity building is needed at the policy level.

Canada’s capacity in innovation is unlimited, says Jim Balsillie The former RIM co-CEO believes entrepreneurs in this country are exceptionally gifted, but more capacity building is needed at the policy level

Keeping your finger on the pulse of tech and other trends can be tricky, but staying current on the latest innovations is a must for CPAs. Check out our curated list of resources that are aimed at helping you stay ahead of the curve.

Upgrade your innovation expertise with these essential resources Unlock the power of technology and innovation with these essential resources, courses, podcasts, talks and more

Designed by Indigenous CPAs, a new education program is helping Indigenous candidates make their way through the CPA curriculum with case studies inspired by Indigenous traditions of shared learning and storytelling. The creation of an Indigenous-led CPA program aims to help address some of the barriers to success that were identified in a report commissioned by CPA Canada last year.

New CPA education program reflects Indigenous reality Designed by CPA Western School of Business, AFOA Alberta, Indigenous CPAs and CPA Canada, the program addresses existing barriers to the accounting profession for Indigenous students

Check out our roundup of conferences and courses that will help keep you on top of industry trends and expand your skills while earning CPD hours in the process.

Build your CPD hours with these 3 info-filled options These conferences and courses will help you expand your professional horizons while staying on top of industry trends

Our recent fraud study found 65% of Generation Z and millennials reported being a victim of at least one type of financial fraud in their lifetime. Young Canadians are increasingly the targets of financial fraud, as the age group most comfortable with buying products online is likewise most exposed to risk. The Toronto Star shares how to protect yourself:

Advice | How to protect yourself from credit card fraud — and what to do when it’s too late Young Canadians are increasingly the targets of financial fraud, experts say, as the age group most comfortable with buying products online is likewis...

CPA Ross Dance started his own dog-photography business in 2009 before moving to family photos and weddings.

This CPA’s photo broke the Internet Wedding photographer Ross Dance has had his pictures published in the New York Times and National Geographic