CPA Ontario

Our primary purpose is to protect the public interest. We attract people who share our values and believe in our purpose — those of exceptional ethical character who do the right thing not just because it’s paramount but because it’s also in their nature.

Above all, we are trusted to ensure students and members meet our profession’s standards and embrace our code of conduct.

The following values and behaviours are key to CPA Ontario’s culture. They are reflected in the work we do, how we treat each other and how we represent ourselves:

• Think and act with a student and member-first mindset while protecting the public interest.

• Always strive for the highest levels of professionalism.

• Be open-minded and nimble as we adapt to an evolving environment.

• Strive for personal accountability in everything we do.

• Act with integrity at all times, in all situations.

• Adopt a "one company" mindset, collaborating across functional lines.

• Align activities and efforts to focus on results and outcomes.