Since the pullout announcement, CPA Ontario has held two sessions with members in the province to explain the board’s decision to withdraw
. Ms. Wilding and Jean Desgagné, chair of CPA Ontario Council, faced members concerned over whether a split would jeopardize their ability to work in provinces outside Ontario.
In a separate letter dated last month, past chairs of the Board of Examiners also expressed “deep concern” for the future of the accounting profession across Canada after the announcements by Ontario and Quebec. The board is an independent committee of CPAs who are responsible for the evaluation process for the common final examination for accountants.
Both CPA Ontario and Quebec CPA Order said they are continuing discussions with the other provincial affiliates of CPA Canada.individual members during the information sessions about why they didn’t consult their members or take a vote before announcing they were pulling out. “does not impact the bylaws or governing structures of CPA Ontario, or indeed of any other [provincial bodies]. So it’s not the type of decision that typically is put to members.”
While individual accountants are speaking up, other accounting organizations are laying low.
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