For over 50 years, CPA Ontario members and students have contributed to their communities by helping low income individuals file their taxes. Working in tandem with the CRA, local CPA Associations, and hundreds of social agencies, our volunteers help Ontarians in the Tax Preparation Assistance (TPA) program get the tax credits and refunds they deserve.

Over 164 Ontario tax clinics are run by CPAs – providing free tax advice to those who need it most. An estimated 3.5 billion returns have been filed (nationally) via the TPA program since its inception.

Want to volunteer? Registration for the TPA Program is still open!

Did you know that CPA Ontario has 24 local Associations across Ontario? These associations are run by a diverse group of volunteer CPAs who dedicate their time to making a difference and enriching lives in their local communities. Our Association volunteers are ambassadors of the profession who extend their hand in offering professional development and networking opportunities.

 “The social impact that volunteering has within the community is not the only thing that inspires me to get involved. Volunteering gives me a sense of purpose and provides opportunities to get involved with issues and projects I feel strongly about. Volunteering with your local association, in any capacity, provides you with an opportunity to play a role in determining the priorities of your local membership. It also opens the door to creating and leveraging those important social connections within your current career industry, or another area you might be interested in transitioning to.”

- Alynn Boyle CPA, CGA | President, Kingston CPA Ontario Association

Nearly 10,000 Students across Ontario are completing their CPA Ontario Practical Experience Requirements with the support of our incredible group of dedicated volunteers. Our approximately 6,000 dedicated mentors volunteer their time and knowledge to ensure the successful development of future CPAs in Ontario. Practical experience in tandem with academic achievement is what sets CPAs up for success – and the guidance and wisdom that our mentors impart on our students is enormously beneficial.

The CPA Ontario Student Recruitment Team appreciates the support of our many member volunteers. Our volunteers play an active role as speakers, judges, role models, and panelists at CPA Ontario events across the province. This amazing team generously shares their time, experience, and knowledge with prospective students. To all our volunteers, thank you for your continued dedication and participation. 

Protecting the public interest is at the heart of CPA Ontario’s mandate. As the regulator of our profession, we set high standards and support accounting professionals as they work to serve with impeccable integrity. We rely on the expertise of the respected volunteers who sit on a variety of committees and tribunals to ensure the designation remains synonymous with strong credible financial and business leadership.

These volunteers work hard maintaining and evolving our rules, standards, and guidelines to ensure they continue to reflect our long-standing commitment to ethical practice. They also guide admissions standards, educational curriculum and accreditation, and students’ preparedness on their journey to becoming a CPA.

“Thank you to all of our volunteers who are essential to maintaining the integrity of the profession and providing a valuable contribution to upholding the public’s trust in chartered professional accountancy. Because of your unwavering dedication and hard work, Canadian CPAs are recognized around the world for their professional standards, skills and expertise.”

– Kelly Gorman, CPA, CA, Executive Vice-President, Regulatory and Standards, CPA Ontario

The accounting world is continually evolving. In order to bring relevant and valuable information to our members, we garner the expertise and insights of our volunteer conference speakers and event supporters throughout the year. This sharing of knowledge and experience helps the new generation of CPAs and seasoned professionals develop the skills they need to succeed.

Committee and panel members volunteer to help ensure quality control and compliance with standards for both Post-Secondary Institutes and the students they serve. Members of our Capstone 1 Panel play a crucial role in helping students achieve their CPA designation and members of our Accreditation Committee ensure our students receive the highest standards of education.

“We cannot thank our volunteers enough for the hours of dedication they provide towards ensuring our students are trained well and impeccably prepared as CPAs. Our volunteers play an integral role in the education of our CPA students.”

- Jacqui Mulligan, Director, Education, CPA Ontario