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CA Firms and CATOs
The CA Firms and CATOs (CA Training Offices) section of this website provides information: registering a new CA practice; updating existing practice information; member and practice advisory support - articles and FAQs; online listings of practices for sale or practices wanted; and information and forms for the Practice Inspection Program, and information on benefits that have been negotiated with third parties on behalf of firms (which may or may not be available to CATOs).
Highlights
Practitioners' Toolkit
The Practitioners' Toolkit is an online portal specially designed to assist members in public practice or those contemplating a career change. It provides step-by-step guidance for setting up and managing the small and medium-sized practice process, offering information on everything from how to get started, to building your practice, to managing an already established practice. For tools, advice and professional resources on how to develop your practice - no matter what stage you are in - visit the Practitioners' Toolkit.
Public Accountant Qualification Requirements of the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
The requirements set out in the Act for qualification for appointment as a public accountant are of interest to members, firms and professional corporations who conduct, or wish to be appointed to conduct, audit or review engagements for federally incorporated not-for-profit corporations.
CA Firm Sponsorship Opportunities for Free CA Tax Clinics
Your firm (whether a national firm or a sole practitioner) can take on a coordination role by providing volunteers at a clinic co-sponsored with an agency at their location. Join our team of volunteers and become a champion of the Free CA Tax Clinics in your community!
Updated Guidance Regarding Services that Require You to have a Public Accounting Licence
The guidance "Public Accounting Licence Requirements for Assurance Engagements Specified in the CICA Handbook - Assurance", which was originally prepared in March 2007, was recently updated to reflect sections added to the Handbook since that time, as well as to incorporate the concept of an "engaging party."