What do CAs do?

Tradition
Since all CAs begin their careers with a public practice firm, it is to be expected that most people have traditionally perceived CAs as professional accountants who provide auditing, accounting and tax services to the public. However, the reality has been that CAs are employed in a wide variety of sectors beyond public practice. Indeed, on a national basis, about 50% of Canada's CAs no longer practice public accounting. By the year 2015, it is estimated that only 30% of CAs will practice public accounting. The remaining 70% will be employed in industry, education or government.
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The foundation of the CA designation are the principles of integrity and objectivity. It is not surprising, therefore, that CAs have used this foundation to succeed in financial management, management consulting, information technology, forensic accounting, educators in universities, colleges, and public schools, public service and as entrepreneurs in their own right. The CA designation is respected throughout the world. Hence, the designation brings with it virtually limitless career opportunities.
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Forces of Change
The strength and heritage of the CA profession is its unparalleled history and its rich tradition, and its many thousand of diverse and talented members. Despite its prominence, the CA profession must address certain forces:

  • the nature and speed of technological change

  • globalization

  • diversity

  • complexity of information distribution systems

  • changing market expectations

that will have a significant impact on what CAs do and how they do it. The Inter-Institute Vision Task Force was created by the CA profession to address these forces of change.
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NBICA Mission Statement
The New Brunswick Institute of Chartered Accountants will serve members, students and the interests of the public with integrity, objectivity and a commitment to excellence.
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Vision Statement of Canada's Chartered Accountants
We are trusted, internationally recognized financial leaders in senior management, advisory, tax and assurance roles.

Please refer to the CICA Webpage for more information on the Vision Leadership Group.
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