Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) together with the CA institutes, represents approximately 70,000 Chartered Accountants and 8,500 students in Canada and Bermuda. The CICA conducts research into current business issues and supports the setting of accounting, auditing and assurance standards for business, not-for-profit organizations and government. It issues guidance on control and governance, publishes professional literature, develops continuing education programs and represents the CA profession nationally and internationally.

Vision and Mission

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Vision Statement

The CICA will enhance the CA profession's relevance, attractiveness and pre-eminence by providing leadership and influence to support the functional breadth and technical depth of all members.

Mission Statement

The mission of the CICA is to serve the interests of society and the CA profession by providing leadership to uphold the professional integrity, standards and pre-eminence of Canada's Chartered Accountants nationally and internationally through:

• enhancing the quality and credibility of financial and other information produced and used in the private and public sectors for measuring and enhancing organizational performance;
• helping our members add value to their customers/employers by providing, in harmony with provincial institutes, market information and professional services and products;
• offering a reliable and respected source of public policy advice and commentary.

Canada's Chartered Accountants

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Vision Statement

We are trusted, internationally recognized financial leaders in senior management, advisory, tax and assurance roles.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide relevant, reliable information and decisions in a global context. As trusted financial leaders with strong business skills, we act with integrity and objectivity. Our commitment to excellence and the public interest is enforced through rigorous self-governance and public oversight.

See also

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• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Canada)
• International Qualification Examination

External links

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• Official homepage

Accounting in Canada | Accounting organizations