CPA Canada Fall Launch – Reimbursement Language and Communication

To provide clarity and certainty for CPAs in Ontario and Quebec that their CPA Canada fees will continue to be covered by employers.

With the regulators in Quebec and Ontario withdrawing from CPA Canada on December 20, 2024, CPAs in these provinces will no longer be part of the national body after that date. CPA Canada has made changes to ensure that CPAs in both provinces can continue to be part of CPA Canada, maintaining access to the information, advocacy, and benefits.

As part of CPA Canada's communications on the launch of this new model for CPAs in Ontario and Quebec, we are conducting substantial outreach, beginning in early September, to inform members of new options available to them and what they need to do to stay part of CPA Canada.

We recognize that members in both withdrawing provinces have many questions, and our objective is to reduce uncertainty, provide clear direction, and avoid any confusion.

Suggested Internal Messaging for firms

Reimbursement of CPA Canada fees

As you may be aware, CPA Ontario and CPA Quebec are withdrawing from the national body, CPA Canada, effective December 20, 2024. We believe that both CPA Canada and the provincial CPA bodies serve crucial, yet distinct roles in our profession. We support CPA Canada as they transition to a national member-based organization that will represent Canadian CPAs and enhance the relevance and value of our profession.

For CPAs in Ontario and Quebec – What's next?

We strongly encourage you join CPA Canada by signing up and paying your fees before December 20 using the following sign-up page.

By doing so, you will receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12, with no renewal required until March 2026.

Following payment, please submit the CPA Canada invoice to the [Dept Name] for full reimbursement.

For CPAs in non-withdrawing regions:

Your CPA Canada annual dues will continue to be invoiced through your respective regional bodies, along with the fees associated with your provincial, territorial, or Bermudian memberships. No additional action is required on your part.

Benefits – be part of your national body

• National and global representation, leadership and influence
• Exclusive access to guidance, tools, templates, publication and industry trends and analysis
• Trusted expertise from CPA Canada and partners on topics from data, tech and AI to financial reporting and assurance to tax.
• All- access subscription to Pivot magazine, awarded Best Brand at the 2024 National Magazine Awards.
• Monthly town halls on important trends and emerging issues in accounting.
• Volunteer opportunities including participation in our committees, award-winning Financial Literacy program or Indigenous Mentorship program.
• Discounts on our products, services conferences and certificates.
• Exclusive savings through the CPA Canada affinity program