CPA Cartel Scandal Exposed: CGPA Canada Investigative Team Risks Everything to Expose the Threat and Files Federal Complaint Against CPABC, CPAYT, and CPASK for Fraud, Collusion, and Abuse of Power!

Guest Writer
Jun 30
13 min read

Updated: Jul 2

What the CGPA Canada Investigative Team has uncovered will shake Ottawa, Victoria, Regina, and Whitehorse to their core — and stir the conscience of every Canadian who believes in truth, justice, and the rule of law.

CGPA Canada has filed a blistering federal complaint against CPABC, CPAYT, and CPASK — exposing a web of fraud, collusion, and abuse of power. This is not just a regulatory scandal; it is a national disgrace and a clarion wake-up call to Parliament and every provincial government. The era of unchecked CPA dominance must end.

Important Clarification Regarding CGPA Canada’s Status and Authority

It is important to clarify that:

CGPA Canada is a federally certified, independent professional accountancy organization. It does not require endorsement from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) or CPA Canada to lawfully operate or certify members under Canadian law.
CGPA Canada’s members are legally authorized to practise as professional accountants in British Columbia and across Canada, in accordance with Section 47 of the Chartered Professional Accountants Act, SBC 2015, c. 1 (“CPABC Act”). This section clearly states:
“This Act does not affect the right of a person who is not a member to practise as an accountant or auditor in British Columbia.”[CPABC Act, s. 46; subject to s. 47]

Accordingly, persons who are not CPABC members — including CGPA Canada members — may lawfully practise as public accountants or professional accountants in British Columbia, provided they do not falsely hold out as CPAs. CGPA Canada has always advised its members to comply with applicable laws while asserting their rights under federal jurisdiction and global standards.

Rebuttal to False and Misleading Allegations by CPABC, CPAYT, and CPASK

Allegations that CGPA Canada makes "false and misleading statements" are themselves false, unsubstantiated, and legally problematic. Specifically:

✅ duly constituted under federal law and recognized by international bodies. It maintains rigorous standards for certification, public practice licensing, ethics, and continuing professional development (CPD).
✅ CGPA Canada offers lawful and internationally compliant courses, examinations, and licences that authorize members to offer audit, review, compilation, taxation, and advisory services — including in British Columbia, where no provincial statute prohibits such practice for non-CPABC members under s. 46–47 of the CPABC Act.
✅ CGPA Canada has actively contributed to global and national discourse on accounting reform, professional mobility, ESG integration, ethical standards, and digital transformation — all of which play a pivotal role in the evolution of Canadian accounting practice.

CGPA Canada is, and has always been, a chartered professional accountancy body under federal and international frameworks. It upholds the principles of truth, transparency, professional freedom, and regulatory integrity, and continues to advocate for fair competition, legal compliance, and public interest protection across all provinces and territories of Canada.

Any assertion to the contrary is not only inaccurate and misleading, but may also give rise to concerns under federal competition and consumer protection law.

“CGPA Canada is, in fact, a regulatory and chartered professional accountancy body”

CGPA Canada refers to the Chartered Global Practising Accountants of Canada, a federally incorporated, non-profit professional organization that:

Regulates the professional, ethical, and educational standards of its members, including those engaged in public accounting, taxation, audit, and financial advisory services;
Charters qualified individuals as Chartered Tax Practitioners (CTP), Chartered Public Finance Accountants (CPFA), and Chartered Global Practising Accountants (CGPA);
Operates as a self-regulating body under the legal authority granted by the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (CNCA), Sections 16, 127, and 181–186;
Issues professional designations and public practice licences, and enforces compliance through a framework aligned with international accountancy standards (IFAC, IES 8, IFRS, IAASB);
Provides structured educational programs, examinations, continuing professional development (CPD), and disciplinary processes for its members.

Thus, when CGPA Canada is referred to as a “regulatory and chartered professional accountancy body,” it means that it is a recognized organization that lawfully governs, certifies, and regulates professional accountants. It serves as a leading regulatory and professional body for Chartered Practising Accountants, students, and candidates under the authority of the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (CNCA).

CGPA Canada is federally incorporated under the CNCA—the same legislation that governs CPA Canada—and holds lawful authority under Sections 16, 127, 181, and 184–186 to appoint public accountants, confer professional designations, and regulate the conduct and qualifications of its members.

CGPA Canada exercises this authority over its members and students both locally and globally, without requiring endorsement or recognition from provincial CPA monopolies such as CPABC, CPASK, CPAYT, or others.

CGPA Canada’s Lawful Authority and the Right to Practise as Professional Accountants in British Columbia

According to Section 46 of the Chartered Professional Accountants Act (CPABC Act), individuals who are not CPABC members — including members of CGPA Canada — may lawfully practise as accountants or auditors in British Columbia, provided they do not falsely present themselves as CPAs or misuse protected titles.

CGPA Canada has always advised its members to comply with all applicable provincial laws, including restrictions on the use of the "CPA" designation, while rightfully asserting their authority to practise under federal jurisdiction and globally recognized professional standards.

Chartered Professional Accountancy Body vs. Chartered Professional Accountants

Chartered Professional Accountancy Body

A chartered professional accountancy body is a regulatory and credentialing organization that:

Sets professional standards for education, certification, ethics, and conduct;
Confers chartered designations (e.g., CGPA, CPA, CTP, CPFA) to qualified individuals;
Authorizes public practice licences, monitors compliance, and enforces discipline;
Operates under a legal or statutory framework (e.g., the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act or provincial legislation);
Maintains continuing professional development (CPD) and examination requirements.

Examples:

CGPA Canada (Chartered Global Practising Accountants of Canada)
CPA Canada (Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada)
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK)
ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)

Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs)

A chartered professional accountant is an individual member of a recognized accountancy body who has:

Successfully completed the required education, examinations, and experience;
Been granted the right to use a professional designation (e.g., CPA, CGPA, CTP, etc.);
Is bound by the ethical, technical, and disciplinary rules of the issuing body;
May practise in various fields: audit, tax, consulting, finance, etc.

In essence, a Chartered Professional Accountancy Body grants the designation, and a Chartered Professional Accountant is the qualified individual who holds it.

Clarification of Offences Under the CPABC Act

While Section 68 of the CPABC Act outlines specific offences related to title protection and restricted representations (e.g., misusing "CPA"), it does not criminalize the practice of professional accounting or public accountancy itself by non-members. Offences are narrowly defined, including:

Section 45 – Improper use of protected CPA designations;
Section 47(2) – Misleading representations suggesting membership or exclusive regulatory recognition;
Section 69 – Other enforcement matters.

None of these provisions prohibit qualified professionals from practising accountancy under the auspices of other lawful, independent bodies — including CGPA Canada — so long as protected CPA branding is not misused.

CGPA Canada’s Federal and Legal Authority

CGPA Canada is empowered under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (CNCA), specifically:

Section 16 – Legal capacity of federal corporations;
Section 127 – Powers to issue memberships, rights, and qualifications;
Sections 181–186 – Appointment of public accountants and financial reporting frameworks.

Under these provisions, CGPA Canada has lawful authority to appoint public accountants, issue designations, regulate professional conduct, and confer professional credentials.

Misrepresentations by CPABC, CPAYT, and CPASK

The deliberate omission of these legal facts by CPABC and its affiliates appears neither accidental nor harmless. These statements:

Falsely suggest exclusive regulatory control over the accounting profession in British Columbia;
Mislead the public and employers by denying the legitimacy of other federally authorized bodies;
Aim to paralyze the operations of CGPA Canada, restrict fair competition, and undermine the federal rights of CGPA members.

Such conduct may raise serious concerns under federal competition law, the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

A federally certified, globally respected, and lawfully recognized professional accountancy regulator—Chartered Global Practising Accountants of Canada (CGPA Canada)—has filed a blistering federal complaint with the Competition Bureau of Canada, ripping the lid off a coordinated CPA cartel conspiracy rooted in deception, collusion, and regulatory sabotage.

The complaint targets:

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC)
Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan (CPASK)
Chartered Professional Accountants of Yukon (CPAYT)

While the CPA cartel hides behind provincial protectionism, racking up disciplinary violations, public trust failures, and abuse of authority, CGPA Canada stands tall—with a spotless global record, zero complaints, and full alignment with international standards (IFAC, IAASB, IFRS, and IES 8).

This isn’t just a complaint—it’s a national reckoning. CGPA Canada has called out CPABC, CPASK, and CPAYT for what they are: regulatory bullies weaponizing public platforms to eliminate a lawful federal competitor. Their actions violate federal law, undermine the Constitution, and insult every Canadian who believes in truth, transparency, and fair competition.

Within just 48 hours, these provincially protected monopolies published near-identical, defamatory public notices targeting CGPA Canada—an orchestrated strike designed to:

Mislead consumers, employers, and taxpayers
Annihilate fair competition in Canada’s accounting profession
Manipulate public policy by falsely portraying CGPA Canada as illegitimate

This is not a difference of interpretation.This is not an innocent misunderstanding. This is a coordinated economic attack, a deliberate abuse of regulatory power, and a clear violation of Canadian federal law, constitutional jurisdiction, and the public’s trust.

CPA Canada Cartel Scandal Exposed by CGPA Canada’s Investigative Team!

CGPA Canada is second to none — upholding truth, safeguarding the public interest, defending professional freedom, and leading with regulatory integrity across Canada and beyond. We are the diamond standard in global professional accountancy — unwavering in our commitment to justice, transparency, and public protection worldwide.

Federal Law Breached: Criminal Collusion and Market Manipulation — CGPA Canada Explodes the CPA Cartel Scandal!

CGPA Canada's complaint identifies clear violations of the Competition Act, including:

Section 45 – Criminal conspiracy and horizontal collusion between three provincial CPA bodies acting in concert across jurisdictions, without legal authority
Section 52 – Deliberately false and misleading representations to employers, students, and the public at large
Section 74.01 – Misleading conduct that materially influenced consumer decisions, from dropped student enrollments to rescinded job offers
Section 79 – Abuse of dominant market position to eliminate a federal competitor through coercion, not merit

Evidence includes timestamped public notices, identical language, and suppression of critical legal facts—including CGPA Canada's recognition by federal agencies.

Constitutional Overreach: Provinces Violating Federal Jurisdiction

This is not just about competition. It’s about whether provinces have the right to override Parliament.

The CPA bodies falsely claimed that CGPA Canada:

Is not a legitimate accounting body
Has no authority to educate or certify members
Misleads the public
It lacks regulatory authority.

These lies were published despite CGPA Canada being lawfully incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (CNCA)—the same statute that governs CPA Canada. Furthermore, CGPA Canada:

Is certified by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Is authorized by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to issue T2202 tuition certificates
Exemption under British Columbia’s Private Training Act
Operates under international standards (IFAC, IAASB, IFRS, IES 8)
Has never faced a single disciplinary or ethical violation worldwide

This isn’t about public protection. It’s about power, control, and preserving a provincial monopoly at all costs—even if it means breaking federal law.

This is a Political Crisis, Not Just a Regulatory One

This scandal exposes how provincial CPA bodies have:

Weaponized taxpayer-funded platforms to spread fear and misinformation
Used their monopoly to destroy competition, rather than raise standards
Knowingly interfered with federal jurisdiction and the Canadian Constitution

Canadians deserve to know: Why is the BC, Saskatchewan, and Yukon government allowing regulatory bodies to operate like cartels?

And more importantly: Where are Ottawa and the Competition Bureau when a federal institution like CGPA Canada is under attack?

Relief Requested from the Competition Bureau:

CGPA Canada demands:

Immediate cease-and-desist orders against CPABC, CPASK, and CPAYT
Criminal and administrative penalties under federal law
A public apology and retraction
A national policy clarifying that federally chartered professional bodies cannot be banned, defamed, or obstructed by provincial monopolies

Enclosed: Full Complaint Filed June 25, 2025

Filed by Dr. Sharda P. Dubey, CEO of CGPA Canada, the complaint outlines eight legal grounds with supporting statutes, jurisprudence, with hard evidence.

Dear Commissioner Boswell,

This is a formal complaint under Sections 45, 52, 74.01, and 79 of the Competition Act, supported by applicable constitutional case law, statutory authority, and international regulatory findings. It concerns a coordinated campaign of collusion, monopolization, deception, and jurisdictional overreach by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC), Saskatchewan (CPASK), and Yukon (CPAYT), all targeting CGPA Canada, a federally incorporated, ESDC-certified professional accounting body.

Each act in this campaign has caused measurable commercial and reputational harm, violated principles of constitutional balance, and distorted consumer access and market entry.

1. Coordinated Collusion & Market Allocation (Section 45)

Between February 24–26, 2025, CPABC, CPASK, and CPAYT published nearly identical public notices, each falsely asserting that:

CGPA Canada is not a legitimate professional body;
Its members are unauthorized to practise;
It misleads the public;
It lacks regulatory authority.

These publications—released within a 48-hour window—constitute clear horizontal collusion and a criminal conspiracy under Section 45 of the Competition Act. The involved bodies attempted to divide the national market, share customers, exclude CGPA Canada, and coordinate messaging across provincial lines—all without any statutory authority or procedural safeguards. This conduct may also amount to administrative fraud or abuse of regulatory power, particularly given the absence of lawful jurisdiction and procedural fairness.

2. Deceptive Representations & Regulatory Fraud (Section 52)

The notices omitted material facts and included false assertions, constituting deceptive representations under Section 52:

CGPA Canada is federally incorporated under the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (CNCA)—the same law governing CPA Canada;
It holds lawful authority under CNCA Sections 16, 127, 181, and 184–186 to appoint public accountants and confer professional credentials;
CGPA Canada is recognized by ESDC and authorized by the CRA to issue T2202 tuition certificates;
Exemption under British Columbia’s Private Training Act
CGPA adheres to IFAC, IAASB, and IES 8 standards, including ethical and disciplinary protocols.

These omissions were not accidental—they were intended to mislead stakeholders, paralyze CGPA’s operations, and falsely undermine its legitimacy.

3. Commercial Harm & Market Distortion (Section 74.01)

These misleading notices caused concrete damage:

Student applications were withdrawn citing “legal uncertainty”;
Business relationships and partnerships were terminated;
Employment offers to CGPA members were rescinded;
CGPA’s public reputation and goodwill suffered irreparable harm.

This satisfies Section 74.01: false or misleading conduct that materially influences consumer decisions.

4. Abuse of Dominant Market Position (Section 79)

CPABC, CPASK, and CPAYT each enjoy statutory monopolies within their jurisdictions. They have used that dominance to:

Assert authority beyond their legal limits;
Impose unlawful barriers on federal competitors;
Fabricate “exclusive” claims over accounting, audit, and tax services;
Deny mobility, recognition, and choice to Canadian professionals.

This constitutes a textbook abuse of dominant position, maintained through coercion and misrepresentation rather than competition or merit.

5. Jurisdictional Overreach & Absence of Legal Authority

CPABC has cited the vague “public interest” clause in Section 3(f) of the CPA Act (BC) as justification for its February 25 notice. This interpretation is unfounded, especially when:

Section 3(a–e) limits CPABC’s authority to its own registrants;
Section 46 permits non-members to practise in BC;
Section 47(3)(f) excludes federally incorporated bodies like CGPA Canada from its jurisdiction;
Sections 50–58 relate exclusively to internal disciplinary processes.

CGPA Canada formally requested the bylaws or authority underpinning the notice. CPABC failed to produce any such legal basis—confirming the action was ultra vires, procedurally invalid, and in breach of administrative law and natural justice.

6. Constitutional Law: Federal Supremacy Prevails

Canadian courts have repeatedly affirmed federal paramountcy in professional and regulatory matters:

BC (AG) v. Lafarge Canada Inc., 2007 SCC 23
Law Society of BC v. Mangat, 2001 SCC 67
Multiple Access Ltd. v. McCutcheon, 1982
Canada (AG) v. BCIMC, 2019 BCSC 1601

These precedents confirm that federally incorporated bodies operating lawfully cannot be obstructed by provincial legislation or monopolistic conduct.

7. Systemic Suppression & Regulatory Weaponization

This conduct cannot be dismissed as routine oversight. It reflects a coordinated pattern of systemic suppression:

Taxpayer-funded platforms used to spread false warnings;
Orchestrated fear-based exclusion of a federal competitor;
Market dominance enforced through deception rather than performance.

This conduct is anti-competitive, anti-constitutional, and corrosive to democratic governance.

8. Relief Requested

CGPA Canada respectfully requests that the Competition Bureau:

✅ Initiate formal proceedings under Sections 45, 52, 74.01, and 79 of the Competition Act;

✅ Issue cease-and-desist orders to CPABC, CPASK, and CPAYT;

✅ Impose administrative and criminal penalties where warranted;

✅ Compel public retractions and formal apologies;

✅ Publicly affirm CGPA Canada’s right to operate under federal authority;

✅ Issue national guidance clarifying that federally regulated professional bodies cannot be impeded by provincial regulators.

Summary: Evidence of Coordination Across CPABC, CPAYT, and CPASK

You now have three near-identical public notices issued by:

CPAYT (Yukon) on Feb 24, 2025
CPABC (British Columbia) on Feb 25, 2025
CPASK (Saskatchewan) on Feb 26, 2025 (date inferred from sequence)

All share the same structure, phrasing, accusations, and legal framing:

Element	CPAYT	CPABC	CPASK
States CGPA is not authorized	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Accuses CGPA of misleading the public	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Claims CGPA has no statutory authority	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Repeats same 3 service prohibitions	✅ Audit / Assurance / Certs	✅ Audit / Assurance / Certs	✅ Audit / Assurance / Certs
Same framing: “CPA Canada standards”	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Warns against using CPA title/designation	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
States that CGPA “has never been” a chartered/professional accountancy body	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Date of publication	Feb 24, 2025	Feb 25, 2025	~Feb 26, 2025

Closing: Upholding Fairness, Federalism, and Freedom of Profession

This is not simply a dispute between organizations. It is a referendum on:

Whether federal law still reigns supreme in Canada;
Whether competition is respected over monopoly;
Whether provincial regulators can act without checks or legal basis.

CGPA Canada is not asking for special status—only for the law to be enforced, fair competition to be restored, and professional rights to be protected.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sharda P Dubey BBA, MBA, DBA, FIPA, FFA, FCTP, CPFA, CGPA

Chief Executive Officer | CGPA Canada

Unit 208A - 1522 Finlay Street

White Rock BC V4B 4L9

Tel: 236-591-6712

www.cgpaglobal.ca

A Message to Every Canadian:

This is your wake-up call. The CPA cartel is not about public interest. It's about market protectionism, fear tactics, and regulatory abuse—and it is undermining:

Freedom of profession
Consumer choice
Federal supremacy
Basic competition in Canada

CGPA Canada is not seeking handouts. We’re demanding fairness. We’re demanding law. We’re demanding that regulators who behave like monopolistic corporations be held accountable—publicly, politically, and legally.

It’s time for Canada to stand up against regulatory bullying, and finally ask:

Who protects us from the regulators who claim to protect us?

🔥 CPABC, CPAYT, CPASK Cartel Scandal Exposed Nationwide! 🔥

A national scandal is erupting after CGPA Canada (Chartered Global Practising Accountants of Canada) filed a formal federal complaint with the Competition Bureau of Canada, exposing what appears to be a coordinated cartel led by:

CPABC (Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia)
CPAYT (CPA Yukon)
CPASK (CPA Saskatchewan)

These provincial CPA bodies are accused of working together to suppress lawful competition, mislead the public, and preserve a monopoly over the Canadian accounting profession—in direct violation of federal law.

The complaint alleges serious violations of the Competition Act, including:

Section 45 – Conspiracies and collusion among competitors, including market allocation, bid-rigging, and coordinated exclusion of CGPA Canada
Section 52 – False or misleading public representations, specifically the February 25, 2025 “Public Notices”, which falsely discredit CGPA Canada’s lawful authority and status

These actions, CGPA Canada asserts, are not grounded in statute, but are instead part of a nationwide protectionist scheme aimed at blocking alternative pathways to the profession and maintaining control over public licensing and practice.

The cartel is being exposed. The monopoly is cracking. And Canada is watching.

#CartelExposed #CPABullies #CompetitionAct #CGPACanada #ProfessionalFreedom #EndMonopolies #FederalJustice #AccountingReform