Resources, Programs, Professional Updates and Events

FORESIGHT PROJECT Rebuilding Canada’s economy

What do you think is needed to restart Canada’s economy? Join us for a live virtual session for an opportunity to suggest measures for the next federal budget to support recovery and beyond. Listen to CPA Canada and other leading experts. Share your ideas. If you are unable to attend, you can still participate! Visit our digital engagement platform to leave your feedback.

Foresight: Join the conversation

As part of the Foresight initiative to help re-imagine and shape the future of the profession, CPAs are invited to take part in online discussions. Join conversations that explore data governance and value creation and the role CPAs will play in those areas. Stay up to date with new questions, take quick polls and share your ideas as you engage with other CPAs in the Foresight community.

Looking for a research opportunity?

CPA Canada is seeking partners and sponsors for various research projects as part Foresight: Reimagining the Profession. Financial as well as in-kind support will be provided. Learn more about the current opportunities and how to get started.

Proof-of-Concept Initiative: Participants wanted

CPA Canada is looking for 15 to 20 participants for its Proofof-Concept Initiative (POCI), as part of Foresight: Reimagining the Profession. The POCI will test various value creation approaches that relate to decisions organizations face and support efforts to enhance the evolving roles and competencies of CPAs. Learn more about how you can participate.

Skills for a postpandemic world

The current pandemic, in many ways, has accelerated the pace of change and CPAs need to pivot, adapt and become more agile than ever before. Learn how value creation and data literacy skills and competencies will be key in a post-COVID-19 world and how CPAs can thrive beyond the pandemic.

TAX Federal government COVID-19 tax updates

CPA Canada is a respected and influential voice relaying matters raised by our members to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and working collaboratively to identify solutions. Be sure to check back regularly for updates.

COVID-19 tax updates: CEWS, CRA interpretations, deadlines, international issues and more

With many COVID-19 emergency tax measures now enacted, we continue our regular series of updates with the latest on the Canada Employer Wage Subsidy (CEWS), related Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) interpretations, time limits and more.

Webinar: Further Filing Extensions for COVID-19 Tax Measures

Following up on CPA Canada’s ongoing discussions with the CRA, this session focuses on interest and penalty relief for personal returns as well as extensions for corporate and trust returns and other deadlines. View a recorded version of this session.

CEWS program revised and extended: Details announced

The federal government is extending the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) until December 19, 2020, among other important changes. Find out the details announced on July 17, 2020 and included in Bill C-20.

AUDIT AND ASSURANCE The data-driven audit: AI and automation’s impact on audit and auditors’ roles

This second publication with AICPA explores the benefits of an AI-enabled audit and examines how AI will evolve the audit and the role of the auditor. It also considers the change in mindset required to meet the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities this evolution presents.

COVID-19: Key audit considerations and resources

We have compiled a summary of key audit considerations and related CPA Canada and other resources to help you understand and address the audit and assurance implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Audit and assurance alert: SOC 1 and SOC 2 issues arising from COVID-19

Learn about the issues arising from COVID-19 related to performing system and organization controls (SOC) engagements. This nonauthoritative guidance has been adapted from the AICPA guidance to reflect Canadian standards and terminology.

Special edition Practitioner’s Pulse: Understanding your client – COVID-19 implications for internal controls

In this special edition Practitioner’s Pulse, hear representatives from the AASB, CPAB, and a practitioner from BDO share their perspectives on audit challenges in understanding and evaluating internal controls as a result of COVID-19 and related changes to clients’ operations.

Audit and assurance alert: Exposure draft on CAS 600 for group audits

Learn about the change proposed to CAS 600, Special Considerations— Audits of Group Financial Statements (Including the Work of Component Auditors), and the timeline to respond to the recently issued exposure draft (ED).

How could automation and AI change the CPA’s role? Resources for CPAs

Explore our resources covering the potential impact of automation and AI on the accounting profession, how it could affect the audit and finance functions, and ways it could transform the way you work.

Technology resources for CPAs

Keep your digital skills current and help drive value in your workplace with CPA Canada’s tech resources, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, crypto-assets and data analytics.

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP COVID-19 financial literacy resources

CPA Canada has put together resources to help manage your finances and provide you with the tools you need during this crisis – and beyond. Find out more here.

CPA Canada’s Wellness in a Time of Crisis Webinar Series

Throughout this comprehensive series, CPA Canada Financial Literacy and its national development sponsor, Canada Life, will educate listeners on financial literacy topics as they relate to COVID-19. Experts will weigh in on current financial hurdles and the impact they have on our mental health. Register or listen on-demand here.

Mastering Money: The Educator’s Edition (COVID-19 Special Series)

This podcast series takes a step out of its regular programming to bring Canadians information on financial and mental wellness at a time when they need it most. Each week, expert guests will share insight and provide strategies on how individuals can navigate through this pandemic.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT National Technology Forum January 11 and 12, 2021 – Virtual

Explore new technologies that are revolutionizing accounting and finance. Find out how you can take advantage of best-fit digital solutions and emerging business trends to work smarter, ignite growth and keep innovating. Save the date.