As expected, the CRA has formally announced the details of its collaborative efforts with CPA Canada.

The CRA recently spoke about this collaboration at the Toronto Centre CRA-Tax Professionals breakfast seminar.

The CRA news release, which is titled “Harper Government solidifies partnership with Canada’s Professional Accountants”, states,

The new Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)-Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) Framework Agreement was formally signed by Andrew Treusch, Commissioner of Revenue and Chief Executive Officer of the CRA, and Kevin Dancey, President and CEO of the CPA, during the Financial Management Institute’s Professional Development Week, being held in Ottawa from November 25 to 28. The Framework Agreement recognizes the important relationship between the CRA and CPA Canada in the successful administration of Canada’s tax system, and promotes regular dialogue between the two organizations on tax-related matters of common interest. It will also ensure that input from Canada’s accounting professionals is considered as the CRA moves forward with its change agenda.

A central part of the Framework Agreement includes the creation of seven committees, each co-chaired by a senior representative from both the CRA and CPA Canada, to focus on seven priority areas:

  • Services;
  • Compliance;
  • Tax Administration;
  • Scientific Research and Experimental Development;
  • Commodity Tax;
  • Red Tape Reduction; and
  • Training

The agreement is a key element in the CRA’s efforts to build strong relationships with the Canadian accounting community and tax service providers so that Canada continues to have a well-functioning and world-class tax system that benefits all Canadians.

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