The Importance of Cybersecurity for Canadian CPAs
In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT department concern; it's a fundamental aspect of business risk management and professional competence, especially for Canadian accountants.
Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) across Canada are trusted with vast amounts of sensitive financial and personal information belonging to clients and ...
How to Balance CPD Requirements with Career Growth and Personal DevelopmentĀ
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an essential part of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in Canada. It ensures that CPAs maintain the skills and knowledge needed in a fast-changing business environment. However, many professionals face a dilemma: how to meet the CPD requirements across different provinces, while also ensuring that these ...
10 CPD Topics Canadian CPAs Must Explore in 2025
As 2025 unfolds, Canadian CPAs are adapting their professional development strategies to keep pace with rapidly changing technologies, regulatory expectations, and global trends. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) remains the foundation for CPAs aiming to maintain compliance, sharpen their competitive edge, and drive organisational value.
This article highlights ...
How CPD Contributes to the Credibility of CPAs
The Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation represents Canada's highest accounting expertise standard, representing a commitment to lifelong learning, professional competence, and ethical conduct. In a business environment characterized by continuous changes in regulations, technological advancements, and operational practices, the ability of CPAs to remain ...
How CPD Shapes the Future of Accounting: Trends & Insights
The accounting profession in Canada is evolving rapidly due to technological innovations, regulatory changes, and shifting stakeholder expectations. As a result, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has become more than a compliance requirement—it’s now a critical tool for career success. This article explores Canada’s CPD landscape, the trends ...
The Evolution of CPD for CPAs: From In-Person Seminars to AI-Driven Learning
The Changing Landscape of CPA Professional Development
The Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation reflects a commitment to lifelong learning, competence, and ethics. Across all provinces and territories—except Quebec, which maintains its own system—CPAs are required to fulfill Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations. Given ...