The Institute’s mandate is to protect the public interest by setting and enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards, to ensure that CAs are recognized as Canada’s preferred financial leaders and advisors, and to support its members in their efforts to enhance their capabilities.

The Institute is governed by a Council of 20 people: 16 are elected Chartered Accountants and four are public representatives, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Institute’s Management and Executive staff are responsible for the attainment of the Institute’s strategic objectives.

In addition, several hundred CAs volunteer their time to serve on the Institute’s various disciplinary and other standing committees and advisory groups, and are active in both Institute and District Association programs, and educational and charitable activities.