Meet Your Regulator
Did you know there are things you can do that make complying with your member obligations easier? Staying on top of your obligations is a necessary part of your membership, but it doesn't have to be an uphill battle. As your regulator, CPA Ontario is here to support you and provide you with the tools to maintain your membership in good standing.
Come watch the "Meet Your Regulator" live streams to learn helpful compliance tips and stay in the know about your obligations while earning free CPD.
During each event you will:
Discover how to avoid situations that lead to suspension
Learn how to navigate changes to your membership
Gain helpful tips that make compliance easier
Have your questions answered directly by your regulator
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An important part of CPA Ontario’s mandate to protect the public interest is regularly inspecting firms engaged in public practice. As a regulator, CPA Ontario is here to provide you with the tools and tips you need to understand whether your practice is subject to inspection and how to ensure a smooth inspection process.
Remember, continuous learning throughout your career improves your knowledge and skills as a professional and helps maintain public confidence in the CPA designation.
This Meet Your Regulator live stream will explore common questions about who is subject to inspection, as well as the life cycle of a practice inspection. During the session, we will also cover:
- How to ensure your firm is compliant with the new compilation standard
- Your responsibility to comply with the new quality management standard
- Common issues that result in unsuccessful inspections
Meet Your Regulator Live Stream
Practice Inspection
June 29, 2023 Noon-1:15 p.m.
We encourage you to submit any questions relating to practice inspection for the opportunity to have them answered live during the event.
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Many CPAs will encounter ethical dilemmas during their careers. Understanding how to apply the CPA Code of Professional Conduct (CPA Code) is key to navigating those situations.
CPA Ontario is here to support you and provide you with tools and tips to comply with the CPA Code and help you navigate ethical dilemmas to keep your membership in good standing. Remember, continuous learning throughout your career improves your knowledge and skills as a professional and helps maintain public confidence in the CPA designation.
Watch this Meet Your Regulator live stream recording that explores potential ethical issues, and how you can apply the CPA Code to help resolve ethical dilemmas. During the session, we cover essential topics, such as:
- How to apply the CPA Code in relevant scenarios, including illustrations of commonly breached rules and other ethical dilemmas encountered by CPAs.
- The five fundamental principles that govern ethical behaviour.
- Key rules on independence, false or misleading information, confidentiality and compliance with professional standards.
- The importance of ethics in maintaining the good reputation of the profession.
Did you know there are things you can do that make complying with your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations easier?
CPA Ontario is here to support you and provide you with the tools and tips to comply with your CPD obligations and keep your membership in good standing. Also remember, Continuous learning throughout your career also improves your knowledge and skills as a professional and helps maintain public confidence in your CPA designation.
Watch this Meet Your Regulator session on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to learn helpful compliance tips and stay in the know about your CPD obligations and requirements. During the session, you will explore common scenarios and get answers to essential questions such as:
- What are the recent changes to the CPD requirements?
- Why is CPD important for CPAs?
- What are the CPD requirements? Do I qualify for exemptions?
- What do I need to do if I am selected for a CPD audit?
- What happens if I do not meet the CPD requirements?
You worked hard for your CPA designation. Don't let easy to avoid situations put this at risk. Come to the Members – Meet Your Regulator live stream to learn helpful compliance tips and stay in the know about your obligations. You will get answers to essential questions, such as:
- What are upcoming changes to regulations that will impact my membership?
- How does retirement affect my membership?
- What are my AMD and CPD requirements? Do I qualify for exemptions?
- How does CPA Ontario support me as a regulator?
Members will receive 1.5 hours of free CPD for this event. Members can watch this session on demand through our PD portal.
Being a firm representative or someone looking to start a firm, comes with unique obligations and timelines that will help ensure your firm stays in compliance. Let us help you better understand the requirements and make sure you have the right resources at your fingertips. Join us for the Firms – Meet Your Regulator live stream and get answers to important questions, such as:
- Why do I need a registered firm?
- What are the regulations that can affect my firms registered status?
- How do I register all firm types including professional corporations and LLPs?
- What are the professional liability insurance requirements?
Members will receive 1 hour of free CPD for this event. Members can watch this session on-demand through our PD portal.
Being a Public Accounting Licence (PAL) holder requires more than being a member in good standing. Maintaining your PAL comes with additional obligations that might seem daunting. Let us help. Join us for the PAL Holders - Meet Your Regulator live stream and get answers to important questions, such as:
- How can I learn about upcoming changes that can affect my license?
- How do I get or renew a public accounting licence?
- What does it mean to be a Licensed Public Accountant (LPA)?
- Are their requirements to maintain my licence that are unique or separate from my membership?
Members will receive 1 hour of free CPD for this event. Members can watch this session on-demand through our PD Portal.
There are many pathways to becoming a CPA Ontario member, and we want to make sure you're equipped with what you need to achieve your goals. Join us for the Student Live Stream and get answers to important questions, such as:
- What are my CPA Ontario student obligations?
- How do I avoid de-registration?
- What can impact my path to membership?
- What are student dues, and how do I pay?
- What is the student code of conduct, and how does it impact me?
- When should I start reporting my practical experience in PERT?
- What are the consequences of missing my practical experience reporting deadlines in PERT?
- When am I eligible to write each Core/Elective exam?
- What constitutes an attempt at a PEP module?