October 25, 2023
Economic optimism among business leaders surveyed by CPA Canada is starting to decline, reversing a trend of increases earlier this year, indicating a view that the economy may be softening.
July 4, 2023
Optimism is climbing among top business leaders surveyed by CPA Canada, even as a majority of respondents continue to expect a recession this year, suggesting economic resiliency amid lingering inflationary wage and interest rate pressures.
April 27, 2023
More than two-thirds of executive level CPAs believe there will be a recession in Canada this year, according to the recent Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) Business Monitor (Q1 2023) survey.
February 15, 2023
As scammers across the country become increasingly sophisticated, many Canadians are falling victim to financial fraud – and young Canadians are the most at risk.
November 1, 2022
The 2022 Holiday Spending Study, conducted by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), has revealed that Canadians have new worries during what should be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ as two-thirds (67 per cent) believe inflation will make it harder to buy gifts this upcoming holiday season.
August 4, 2022
A recent survey conducted by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) indicates that many Canadians are treading water financially after more than two years of pandemic and economic turmoil. The Thriving or Surviving study uncovers the kitchen table issues that confront Canadians daily, revealing how the country is coping with concerns such as debt, savings, emergency funds and financial literacy.
March 7, 2022
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) is launching a new financial literacy series to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022. The online program, sponsored by Canada Life, will offer no-cost financial education on a variety of topics designed for women of all ages and going through a multitude of life changes.
February 24, 2022
Many Canadians are victims of financial fraud, with almost half (46 per cent) of respondents reporting they have fallen victim at some point in their lives, according to the latest survey conducted by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada).
November 16, 2021
‘Tis the season to be jolly and the gift of optimism is more prevalent among Canadians this year than last. According to the Annual Holiday Spending Study from Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA), Canadians are feeling much more hopeful this year, with 45 per cent of those surveyed feeling optimistic about the upcoming holiday season, compared to only 33 per cent last year. Pessimism has dropped drastically with only 14 per cent of Canadians feeling negative about the holidays, compared with 27 per cent in 2020.
August 24, 2021
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that finances can be rocked by unexpected events and that “virtual” solutions can be found for many problems. With those lessons in mind, CPA Canada and Canada Life have launched an online series of free financial literacy workshops aimed at school children.