As a result of its rich history and vast experience accumulated over a period of almost 100 years, CGA-Canada is able to make a strong contribution to the accounting profession, both nationally and internationally.
CGA-Canada contributes to the development of the profession throughout the world through its participation in several regional accounting bodies that further the growth of the international accounting profession, including:
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The International Federation of Accountants — IFAC is the global organization for the accountancy profession. It works with over 150 member organizations in more than 110 countries to protect the public interest by encouraging high quality practices by the world's accountants. IFAC members represent 2.5 million accountants employed in public practice, industry and commerce, government, and academe. A CGA-Canada representative sits on the board of directors of IFAC. CGA-Canada is a Member of IFAC.
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The Confederation of Asian Pacific Accountants — The mission of CAPA is to provide leadership in the development, enhancement and coordination of the accountancy profession in the Asia-Pacific region to enable the profession to provide services of consistently high quality in the public interest. CGA-Canada is a Member of CAPA.
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Interamerican Accounting Association — The IAA helps advance the accounting profession in the Americas with representation from 33 accounting organizations from 23 countries. CGA-Canada is a Member of the IAA.
In addition to these regional accounting bodies, CGA-Canada contributes to other organizations such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the Edinburgh Group.