CPA Ontario Centre for Accounting Research in Regulatory Reporting
About
The CPA Ontario Centre for Accounting Research in Regulatory Reporting at the DeGroote School of Business advances the accounting profession through research and innovation.
Established with McMaster University and funded by CPA Ontario, this program supports post-secondary institutions in creating thought leadership and student training opportunities. By collaborating with academia, industry, government, and public accounting, we promote timely and relevant research on regulatory reporting for public release. Learn more about our research, student engagement, thought leadership, and knowledge-sharing activities.
Message from the Director
Welcome to the CPA Ontario Centre for Accounting Research and Regulatory Reporting! With the generous support of CPA Ontario, we work to ensure that the accounting profession remains at the forefront of regulatory reporting research and thought leadership.
In this time of exponential change, our team collaborates with students, industry leaders, and government officials to address pressing questions and challenges. Through student engagement and knowledge-sharing, we equip and empower both current and emerging accounting professionals with the insights and skills needed to navigate future regulatory reporting landscapes. Join us in advancing accounting through research and innovation.
Dr. Justin Jin
Director, CPA Ontario Centre for Accounting Research in Regulatory Reporting
DeGroote School of Business
Email: jinjus@mcmaster.ca
Upcoming and Past Events
2025 McMaster Accounting Research Symposium
McMaster University – May 2, 2025
Organizer: Dr. Ala Mokhtar, McMaster University
Presenters:
- Dr. Aneesh Raghunandan, Yale University
- Dr. Susanna Gallani, Harvard Business School
- Dr. Tim Bauer, University of Waterloo
- Dr. Daehyun Kim, University of Toronto
The Second Sustainability, ESG, and Value Creation Conference
Niagara Falls – October 11-12, 2024
Key Topics:
- The necessity and sufficiency of climate-risk disclosures
- The cost-benefit analysis of mandated reporting
- The global regulatory dynamics that affect firm competence.
- The social and financial impacts of climate-risk disclosures
- Corporate biodiversity footprint
2024 McMaster Accounting Research Symposium
McMaster University – April 26, 2024
Organizer: Dr. Ala Mokhtar, McMaster University
Presenters:
- Dr. Asis Martinez-Jerez, Cornell University
- Dr. Preetika Joshi, McGill University
- Dr. Elizabeth Demers, University of Waterloo
- Dr. Regan Schmidt, University of Saskatchewan
2023 McMaster Accounting Research Symposium
McMaster University – May 5, 2023
Organizer: Dr. Ala Mokhtar, McMaster University
Presenters:
- Dr. Scott Liao, University of Toronto
- Dr. Sudipta Basu, Temple University
- Dr. Blake Steenhoven, Queen’s University
- Dr. Rajesh Vijayaraghavan, University of British Columbia
CPA Ontario Centre for Accounting Research in Regulatory Reporting Team
The DeGroote School of Business faculty members below lead research in regulatory reporting and advance thought leadership and innovation within the accounting profession.
Dr. Ronald Balvers
Professor / Area Chair, Finance & Business Economics / Michael Lee-Chin & Family Chair in Investment & Portfolio Management
Dr. Justin Jin
Professor / Director of the CPA Ontario Centre for Accounting Research in Regulatory Reporting
Dr. Susan McCracken
Professor / Area Chair, Accounting & Financial Management Services (acting)
Dr. Emad Mohammad
Associate Professor, Accounting and Financial Management Services
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