Affected CPAs will have the option to become members of the national group
The Ontario and Quebec organizations cited concerns about financial transparency regarding education programs
A broad range of appointments were made
Half of respondents to a CPA Canada survey were confident about their own businesses
But almost half of respondents said they were optimistic about their own businesses
Trade group also calls for action on tax reform and money laundering
Almost half are taking a "wait and see" approach
In such situations, automated payments or savings "might be actively harmful to a consumer’s interest"
The federal government hasn't fundamentally reviewed Canada's tax system since the 1960s
Greater awareness needed on cell phone, lottery and mortgage fraud