Vision Statement of Canada’s Chartered Accountants

We are Canada ’s most valued, internationally recognized profession of leaders in senior management, advisory, financial, tax and assurance roles.

Mission of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Our mission is to foster public confidence in the CA profession by acting in the public interest and helping our members excel.

Guiding Principles

• Set and enforce the highest standards of qualification, education, experience and practice
• Promote professional excellence through developing, monitoring and enforcing the highest standards of competence and ethical conduct
• Encourage members to enhance their capabilities continually
• Respond to members' ongoing professional needs
• Promote the attractiveness of the profession to the best students and help them become CAs
• Serve as the primary voice of the accounting profession in Ontario