Forensic and Investigative accounting
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FATF is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog. The inter-governmental body sets international standards that aim to prevent these illegal activities and the harm they cause to society.
IFAC is the global voice for the accountancy profession. They serve the public interest through advocacy and development, and support member organizations and the more than three million accountants who are crucial to the global economy.
FINTRAC is Canada's financial intelligence unit. Its mandate is to facilitate the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities, while ensuring the protection of personal information under its control.
Changes to the AML/ATF requirements will impact CPAs engaged in activities covered by the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). Learn about the obligations to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements.
Learn about important changes brought to the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/ATF) legislation and the Criminal Code to deter non-compliance by all reporting entity sectors, including accountants and accounting firms.
Take advantage of a globally accepted framework to help scandal-proof your organization. This document’s origins are in the anti-corruption context, but it also applies to organizations striving to meet the responsible business challenges of ESG.
Read CPA Canada’s response to the Government of Canada’s consultation paper, “Strengthening Corporate Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Canada.”
In October 2021, Canada received its first enhanced follow-up report from The Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This report (on the FATF site) shows progress on multiple compliance deficiencies identified in the June 2016 mutual evaluation report (MER).
Find regulations and guidance on registering individuals with significant corporate control.
Stay informed of the new AML/ATF regulations as of June 1, 2021 which impact CPAs engaged in activities covered by the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA).