Armand Capisciolto is BDO's National Accounting Standards Partner. He obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1998 and his Certified Public Accountant designation in 2004. His responsibilities as part of the National A&A team include developing BDO's courses and tools related to accounting and financial reporting, writing internal and external accounting and financial reporting publications, and supporting engagement teams in dealing with complex accounting issues. Armand is a member of BDO International’s IFRS Working Party, as well as the Accounting Standards Board’s IFRS Discussion Group. He is also a former member of the AcSB’s IFRS Advisory Committee and CICA Continuing Education – Financial Reporting and Governance Working Group.