Creating Value: Opportunities for CPAs

Rosemary oversees the development of CPA Canada’s research, guidance, thought leadership and other resources related to external reporting matters. This includes support for International Financial Reporting Standards; Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises; beyond GAAP reporting and corporate performance indicators; regulatory reporting requirements (including Management’s Discussion and Analysis); and emerging issues such as climate disclosure, sustainability reporting and integrated reporting. In particular, she is focused on shaping the future of reporting in Canada and globally.

Rob is an international expert on value creation by knowledge-based enterprises. His background includes experience in business, public sector, and research organizations as a strategy consulting partner with Ernst & Young, Executive Director of the Ontario Premier’s Council, Executive Director of the International Federation of Institutes for Advanced Study, and VP Innovation for futureInnovate. Building on an extensive legacy of value-creation-related research, publications, presentations, and intellectual property, since 2019 he has acted as lead consultant for CPA Canada’s value creation workstream. Rob is helping to guide CPA Canada’s value creation activities aimed at transforming the CPA profession in the directions recommended by the Foresight Initiative.

Chris is a partner in the Toronto office of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, practicing in the areas of disputes and valuation advisory. For over 20 years Chris has provided advice to corporations, governments, and individuals in connection with contract disputes, the valuation of business interests, and various regulatory challenges.