Kelly Gorman joined the CPA Ontario leadership team this year. Previously, she was Deputy Director of Enforcement and Chief of the Office of the Whistleblower at the Ontario Securities Commission.

Why CPA?
The CPA training equips you with critical thinking capabilities that are adaptable to many different industries and business areas. In my own career, I started out in public accounting, moved to a role in banking, and then into shareholder reporting for large public companies. Since then, I’ve worked in securities regulation and now in my current position with CPA Ontario.

What’s new in regulatory and standards?
The regulatory side of our work is critically important, and it’s a constantly evolving business in today’s fast-paced environment. In other words, a lot is always new. To give the briefest possible answer, though, I’d say we’re working to enhance the guidance side of what we do. Thousands of members make use of our confidential advisory services every year, and we’re aiming to use new data and predictive analytics tools so we can develop helpful materials on key emerging issues. In short, our goal is to have great, detailed answers ready before the questions come in.

Any reflections on the shift from the OSC to CPA Ontario?
Ultimately both roles are about protecting the public interest. OSC is focused on protecting investors, and here at CPA Ontario our emphasis is on protecting consumers of the services our members and their firms provide. But the overarching concerns are the same: exercising rigorous oversight to ensure that the system protects the public and is always worthy of the trust people place in it.

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