The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) was a national organization that represented chartered accountants in Canada. Established to promote the profession, it set high standards for accounting practices and provided resources for professional development. The CICA played a crucial role in the regulation and education of accountants across the country. In 2013, the CICA merged with the Society of Management Accountants of Canada and the Canadian Institute of Certified General Accountants to form the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). This new organization aims to unify the accounting profession and enhance the quality of accounting services in Canada.