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).
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).
CPA Canada and CPA provincial and territorial bodies are collaborating in the fight against money laundering. We have resources on what CPAs need to know to comply and protect themselves, their clients, and their organizations.
Stay tuned for updates on what’s happening with AML in your province or territory.
Use this guide to help you or your firm establish an effective anti-money-laundering compliance program to minimize the risk of non-compliance penalties.
Your practical resource when seeking the right word. This online edition of the Dictionnaire provides a comprehensive, searchable collection of English and French accounting terms, with definitions in French. Version 3.2 update now available.
AICPA and CPA Canada are collaborating to offer CPAs in both countries access to specialty technical resources and credentials.
Strengthen your accounting abilities by leveraging the broad range of high-quality educational materials and opportunities available on the websites of the legacy accounting organizations.
Access high-quality professional development courses and recorded presentations to strengthen your accounting competencies at CPA Learning Centre, a legacy CPA resource that is still available to CPA members.