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Audit and assurance technology committee (AATC)

CPA Canada's AATC provides guidance and support on existing and emerging technology-related issues and opportunities affecting audit and assurance practitioners, and the auditing and assurance profession.

The committee's mission is to:

  • support CPA Canada in producing thought leadership, awareness and guidance by identifying, researching, commenting and advising on existing and emerging technology-related issues and opportunities that affect audit and assurance practitioners and the auditing profession
  • perform technical reviews of CPA Canada publications related to technology matters impacting audit and assurance practitioners
  • participate in CPA Canada's responses to, and influencing, national and international developments related to technology that could impact audit and assurance practitioners and the auditing profession
  • collaborate with other CPA Canada departments, staff and volunteer groups on technology-related projects
  • collaborate with provincial CPA bodies on technology-related projects
  • provide guidance to CPA Canada on technology skills needed for the future of the auditing profession, including pre-qualification and post-qualification guidance, training and support

Through this work, CPA Canada:

  • acts in the public interest
  • supports our members
  • contributes to Canada's economic and social development

AATC's membership is comprised of professionals with expertise, experience, and an interest in technology as it affects the CPA profession, including members from:

  • accounting firms
  • private and public sector
  • academia

Members

  • Erik Niemi, CPA, CA, CISA, CRISC Chair
  • Jeremy Beltgens, CPA, CA
  • Cathy Cobey, FCPA, FCA, CISA
  • Malik Datardina, CPA, CA, CISA
  • David Florio, CPA, CA, CRMA, CITP
  • Peter Hargitai, CPA, CA, CITP
  • Louise Hayes, PhD, MBA, CPA, CA
  • Michael Hiley, CPA, CA, CISA
  • Guylaine Houde, CPA, CA
  • Andrew Kwong, CPA, CA, CISA
  • Will Xiang, CPA, CA, CISA, CITP, CAMS
  • Kaylynn Pippo, CPA, CA (CPA Canada)
  • Grace Gilewicz, CPA (CPA Canada)
  • Johanna Field, CPA, CA (Auditing and Assurance Standards Board)
  • Birender Gill, CPA, CA (Auditing and Assurance Standards Board)

For more information, please contact:

Grace Gilewicz, CPA
Principal, Research, Guidance & Support
Audit and Assurance