October 3, 2014 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canada Revenue Agency
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, congratulates the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) on their recent merger of all accounting professions. Under one name, CPA Canada provides services to Chartered Professional Accountants, Chartered Accountants, Certified Management Accountants, and Certified General Accountants.
CPA Canada recently held its first National Conference as a unified organization. In her speech at the national Council of Chairs of CPA Canada on September 23, Minister Findlay highlighted the importance of collaborating with the tax professional community in maintaining the integrity of the tax system.
Minister Findlay also delivered a keynote address at the 34thAnnual Commodity Tax Symposium organized by CPA Canada, underscoring the importance of working with the tax professional community to create a more efficient tax system that better serves the needs of small business entrepreneurs and all Canadians.
CPA Canada now represents more than 190,000 members who are critical to tax compliance in Canada. Tax preparers play a crucial role in Canada's self-assessment system. In fact, the majority of income tax and benefit returns are filed on behalf of taxpayers by tax preparers. A well-informed and competent tax preparer community can prevent recurring errors, saving taxpayers from costly problems later on and reducing red tape for business.
The Government of Canada is collaborating with CPA Canada and other stakeholders on a variety of initiatives to improve the tax system and enhance online services for tax professionals.
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Rebecca Rogers
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of National Revenue
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Noel Carisse
Media Relations
Canada Revenue Agency
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