Description
The success of Practice Inspection relies upon the commitment and expertise of our inspectors!
Reporting to the Registrar & Director, Regulatory Affairs at CPA New Brunswick, the term for Practice Inspectors is typically one inspection cycle [from July 1 to June 30]. It is renewable upon mutual agreement by both parties.
Responsibilities
Practice Inspectors are mainly responsible for inspecting the files of members and/or firms to ensure compliance with the profession’s standards of practice according to the harmonized practice inspection program and for reporting any deficiencies of those practices to CPA New Brunswick’s Practice Inspection Committee.
During an inspection, an inspector may:
- Conduct inspections as authorized by CPA New Brunswick’s By-Laws and Policies;
- Interview any member, former member, student, CPA candidate, or employee of a Public Practice, in connection with the inspection;
- Inquire into all matters which are referred to the Inspector by the Practice Inspection Committee in connection with any such inspection;
- Require any member, former member, or employee of a Public Practice to provide any working papers, files, books, documents, records, notes or other information in their possession, custody, or control, or in the possession, custody, or control of any partnership with which the member, former member, or employee of a Public Practice, is associated or employed, in connection with any such inspection;
- Perform other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.
Time commitment
Practice Inspector typically performs approximately 8-10 inspections per cycle, requiring a time commitment of 8-10 hours each, on average.
Required qualifications
- Be a member in good standing with CPA New Brunswick;
- Be a member working in public practice;
- Experience with professional standards and matters relating to areas covered by practice inspections;
- A demonstrated ability to apply sound ethical and professional judgment;
- Sufficient technical expertise;
- An interest in coaching members to ensure compliance;
- Ability to explain technical details, both verbally and in writing.
Communication skills
Excellent oral, written, and diplomatic communication skills are required for this role.
Computer skills
- Computer literacy to work with tools commonly used in practicing offices (MS Office, various widely used accounting software, etc.)
Specific qualifications
- Accuracy and attention to detail;
- Confidentiality and discretion;
- A strong sense of ethical and professional integrity;
- Highly motivated and organized;
- Professionalism and tact.
Compensation and reimbursement of expenses
In compensation for the services provided to CPA New Brunswick, Practice Inspectors will be remunerated at a rate determined annually by the Board of Directors (plus applicable taxes) for the time spent conducting Practice Inspections and preparing any reports documents relating thereto.
Practice Inspectors will also be compensated for:
- travel time on the road (actual hours) at a rate determined annually by the Board of Directors (plus applicable taxes);
- other travel expenses, such as meals and kilometers, as per the Travel Policy.
To apply
Join our team today! Interested members may complete the online application form.
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will respond only to those whom we wish to interview for further consideration.