The mission of CAPA is to provide leadership in the development, enhancement and coordination of the accountancy profession in the Asia-Pacific region to enable the profession to provide services of consistently high quality in the public interest.

Objectives

To achieve this mission, CAPA will pursue the following objectives:

• Enhance the standards and development of the profession by promoting harmonization through the adoption of IFAC and IASC pronouncements.

• Assist with the formation and development of national and intra-regional organizations which serve the interests of accountants in public practice, commerce, industry, public sector and education.

• Foster a strong and cohesive profession by providing leadership on emerging issues, coordinating with IFAC, other regional, intra-regional organizations, member bodies and associates to achieve appropriate strategic objectives.

• Promote the profession's role, responsibilities and achievements in advancing the interests of member bodies and in serving the public interest.

• Liaise with international and regional organizations to influence the development of efficient capital markets and international trade in services.