Turn Your Financial Data into Strategic Insights at ADP’s Canadian Accountant Summit

January 16, 2026

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If you’re in finance, HR, or payroll, you’ve likely noticed the shift. Your role isn’t just about processing transactions anymore – you’re being asked to provide strategic insights, forecast trends and guide business decisions.

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ADP is hosting the Canadian Accountant Summit 2026 on January 27, 2026, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. EST. While designed for accounting professionals, this free virtual event offers valuable learning for anyone in human capital management who wants to evolve from tactical execution to strategic advisory.

Participants can earn up to four CPD credits at no cost while exploring how to leverage technology, economic trends and data streams to deliver high-value insights to leadership.

” Our role isn’t just about processing transactions anymore – you’re being asked to provide strategic insights, forecast trends and guide business decisions. ”

What You’ll Learn

The summit features four sessions relevant to HCM professionals.

The State of Advisory in Canada: Where Firms are Winning (12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET)
Discover real-world examples of how Canadian organizations have successfully shifted from traditional transactional services to strategic advisory and learn where the opportunities are for your role.

The Canadian Economy in Focus: What Your Clients Need to Know (1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET)
BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter, CFA, delivers an exclusive forecast on the 2026 Canadian economy. Understanding these trends helps you provide context for workforce planning, compensation strategies and organizational decision-making.

The Canadian Finance Stack: Open Banking, Real-Time Payments & Client Expectations (2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET)
Explore how open banking and real-time payments are transforming how money moves – critical knowledge for payroll and finance professionals managing employee compensation and benefits.

Fireside Chat with Michele Romanow (3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET)
Hear from Dragons’ Den star and tech entrepreneur Michele Romanow, co-founder and executive chair of Clearco, about how disruptive technology like AI is reshaping business operations and the role of trusted advisors across all functions.

Why This Matters for HCM Professionals

“Finance, HR and payroll professionals are increasingly being asked to move beyond processing and reporting to provide strategic insights,” says Garima Dhawan, Head of Channel Partner Operations at ADP Canada Small Business Services. “This summit provides practical frameworks for translating your data into forecasts, dashboards and actionable recommendations. The value of this learning extends beyond just credits – it’s about positioning yourself as a strategic partner who understands both the numbers and the broader business context.”

For payroll professionals managing complex compliance requirements, understanding economic trends and technology shifts helps you anticipate changes and guide your organization proactively. For finance professionals, these insights strengthen your ability to connect financial data to strategic workforce decisions. For HR leaders, this context helps you make data-driven recommendations on talent management and organizational planning.

The Canadian Accountant Summit 2026 is free to attend. Register here!

Note: The authority to decide what learning program constitutes acceptable CPD to meet regulatory requirements remains solely with each provincial CPA body in respect to each of its members.

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