The International Fiscal Association Canada (IFA Canada) is a major forum for discussing international financial issues. It brings together more than 10,000 taxpayers, financial advisors, government officials, members of the judiciary, and elite university professors from more than 90 countries worldwide, who are engaged in and interested in the taxation of international transactions and the study of comparative tax systems.
Founded in 1938, the Canadian International Finance Association is a neutral, independent, and non-profit organization, free from international pressure from institutions or governments. Over the years, it has become one of the most important bodies concerned with studying international tax laws, accounting software standards, and economic initiatives that impact trade and investment.
The Canadian International Finance Association’s main branch in Canada currently has approximately 650 members and represents the cornerstone of the programs and studies conducted in conjunction with the association’s annual conference. The Canadian branch also organizes seminars on current international tax developments and provides financial support for studies at Canadian universities.
Through its annual conferences and periodic scientific publications, the Canadian International Finance Association seeks to achieve a number of goals, including:
Representatives of all professions, researchers, scholars, and those interested in the financial and tax fields can meet at seminars and meetings organized by the Canadian International Finance Association to discuss tax issues and follow international developments at the highest level. Approximately 2,000 people attend its annual conference each year.