CPABC is the training, governing, and regulatory body for chartered professional accountants in British Columbia.
CPABC is the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia. It serves as the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA candidates. The organization is located at 800-555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6.
CPABC states that protection of the public is its primary mandate. Its primary mission is to protect the public by enforcing high professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. It aims to protect the public interest by empowering CPAs and future CPAs to lead and support sustainable economies and communities. Its strategic pillars include five areas of focus: Regulate, Deliver, Support, Lead, and Account.
Under the CPA Act, CPABC has the responsibility to regulate matters including competency, fitness, and professional conduct relating to the practice of accounting by members, students, professional accounting corporations, and registered firms. Its objectives include promoting and maintaining the knowledge, skill, and proficiency of members and students. The CPA Education Foundation enhances accounting education and supports the next generation of CPAs.
CPABC has local chapters that connect members and students. Its Indigenous Engagement work aims to increase Indigenous representation in the profession. Board of Directors and governance information, including an Annual Report, are published on its About Us section.