Access is available on and off campus to current McMaster University students, faculty and staff.
September 2026: Access to the CPA Canada Handbook will migrate to the new CPA Canada publishing platform. The Knotia and CPA Canada publishing platforms will both remain available until November 17, 2026, at which point Knotia will be replaced by the CPA Canada publishing platform. For more information, please visit this FAQ
Coverage: Current
Provides full-text access to the following accounting resources:
Accounting & Assurance
- CPA Canada Standards and Guidance Collection (CPACHB) which includes the CPA Canada Handbook
- Provides up-to-date information on the changes to the accounting and assurance standards, and the transition to IFRS, Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises, as well as the new Canadian Auditing Standards.
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Complete set of International Financial Reporting Standards incorporating International Accounting Standards and Interpretations.
