IES 8 – Professional Competence for Licensed Practitioners

The following discussion is most relevant to public practitioners who perform audit and assurance services. As members of the International Federation of Accountants (“IFAC”) the provincial CPA regulatory bodies must demonstrate compliance with IFAC requirements.  One of the more recent requirements is International Education Standard 8 (“IES 8”) Professional Competence for Engagement Partners Responsible for Audits of Financial … Continue reading “IES 8 – Professional Competence for Licensed Practitioners”


Take Advantage of the Canada Job Grant for your Firm’s CPD

In a previous post we wrote about the importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and how the Canada-BC Job Grant can make PD much more affordable for your firm. To encourage employers to invest in training and development for their current or future employees, the federal government has partnered with the provinces across the country to … Continue reading “Take Advantage of the Canada Job Grant for your Firm’s CPD”