Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) has appointed eight new directors to its board as it transitions to a new governance model from this month.

The incoming directors are Allan Donald, Danielle Laramée, Darrell Jensen, Edward Waitzer, Karen Gosse, Karen Higgins, Kevin Ladner and Kristen Carscallen.

The new model, endorsed by members at a special meeting last November, aims to create a more direct connection between individual CPAs and their national organisation.

Under the updated structure, governance will be informed by member input and aligned with both their priorities and the long-term direction of the profession.

The board was reconfigured as part of this approach, with directors serving as independent representatives accountable to CPAs across the country.

As part of the changes, directors will be chosen by individual members from now on, following a nominations process that weighs candidates’ skills, experience, regional representation, bilingual ability and range of practice areas.

CPA Canada president and CEO Pamela Steer said: “The depth and diversity of experience these accomplished individuals bring will be critical as CPA Canada strengthens its role as the national voice of the profession.

“Together, they will help ensure we are focused on what matters most – advancing the profession, advocating for our members and positioning Canadian CPAs for success at home and globally.”

CPA Canada is a non-regulatory national organisation representing Canadian CPAs at both the national and international level.

Last December, CPA Canada and the Pan African Federation of Accountants signed a memorandum of understanding to advance global accountancy collaboration. The framework is aimed at strengthening global links, regional expertise and talent development.

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