Contract Work Available
Part-time Practice Inspectors
The success of the Office Practice Inspection Program relies upon the commitment and expertise of our inspectors! If you are interested in working with other accounting professionals, developing professional relationships, exchanging best practices and contributing to your profession, consider becoming a practice inspector.
As a contract practice inspector you will report to the Director of Professional Services and Operations at CPA Newfoundland and Labrador and will assist the Association in meeting its regulatory requirement to protect the public by ensuring that CPA firms which perform assurance, compilation, and other specified engagements, comply with professional standards.
The educational aspect of the practice inspection is also important as practitioners will have the opportunity to discuss the outcomes and to ask questions.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and organized with a strong sense of ethical and professional integrity.
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.
During an inspection, an inspector may:
- Conduct inspections as authorized by CPANL’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;
- Report to the Office Practice Inspection Committee, through the Director, Professional Services and Operations, on inspections carried out;
- Meet with Director, Professional Services and Operations and/or the Office Practice Inspection Committee as required;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Specific requirements
- Licensed member in good standing with CPANL for at least five years (consideration may be given to non-licensed members provided they meet the appropriate experience requirements and are eligible for licensure);
- Experienced with professional standards and matters relating to areas covered by practice inspections;
- A demonstrated ability to apply sound ethical and professional judgement;
- Thorough knowledge of rules of professional conduct;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
- Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
Time commitment and remuneration
Part-time inspectors will be remunerated on an hourly basis upon submission of an invoice for time spent on each inspection assigned. Travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with CPANL policy. Utilization of part-time inspectors will depend on the number of inspections scheduled in each practice inspection cycle and the availability of the inspector during the required timeframe. There will be no guaranteed minimum hours.
Inquiries can be addressed to Kim Mayo, Director of Professional Services and Operations at 709-753-3090 x 205; or by email to [email protected].
Applicants are asked to forward your resumé by email to [email protected]a