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CPA Ontario Centre for Accounting Research in Regulatory Reporting

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.

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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