What Is The Difference Between CPBs And CPAs?

CPBs provide specialized accounting advice to their clients, often in partnership with a CPA, to present options and solutions to help Canadian businesses grow and succeed. The business world is constantly evolving, and so are the roles of financial and accounting professionals. National bodies like CPB Canada are integral in supporting accounting professionals to ensure they have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to keep up with industry trends and government requirements.

Yes, CPBs are “certified” accounting professionals. Like CPAs, continuing professional development for CPBs is required - not optional. Unlike CPAs, the bookkeeping profession is unregulated which makes the leadership of CPB Canada vital in establishing and maintaining a national standard. Clients requiring the services of a bookkeeper are entrusting their most important possession to an individual – an intimate knowledge of their business or personal finances. Having the knowledge, skills, and insights of a CPB is vital to helping Canadian businesses grow and succeed.