The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) congratulates Hamza Majid who has received the prestigious 2025 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario Emerging Leader Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am honoured to receive this recognition. To be recognized by my professional regulatory body for my strategic work is very satisfying and motivating. I thank my family, colleagues, and CPA Ontario for this award. Our role to protect the public interest at the BAO is one I take seriously, and I am fortunate to work with such engaged team members,\u201d says Hamza, the BAO\u2019s Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance, Inspections and Investigations, who joined the BAO in 2021 as its Manager of Financial Compliance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having revolutionized the authority\u2019s financial compliance work on a firm adherence to the law, regulations, and guidance to bereavement sector establishments and professionals in his first few years at the BAO, Hamza was promoted to his current role in December to continue that focus on consumer protection.
CPA Ontario describes the Emerging Leader Award as recognizing \u201cthe professional and philanthropic contributions of Ontario\u2019s young CPAs, under the age of 35. Nominated by their peers, Emerging Leaders are innovative, strategic thinkers who have made outstanding professional and community contributions early in their careers. They are trailblazing new professional opportunities for the CPA designation, shaping the future of our profession.\u201d For 2025, the CPA Ontario has recognized 18 of its 105,000 members with this award.
BAO CEO and Registrar Justin A. Brown says, \u201cHamza\u2019s diligent focus on consumer protection across our financial compliance and inspections functions strengthens regulatory adherence in the public interest at cemeteries, crematoriums, hydrolysis facilities, and funeral homes. At the same time, he ensures licensed professionals have clear guidance and practical information to better serve Ontarians during times of need. Hamza brings a modern, experienced approach to the BAO that continues to elevate our work in the public interest.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accomplishments <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Among his accomplishments at the BAO, Hamza has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n About CPA Ontario<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario is the professional regulatory and qualifying body for CPAs in the province. CPA Ontario protects the public interest by ensuring its 105,000 members meet standards of integrity, expertise, and professional conduct across finance, accounting, and business sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About the BAO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Bereavement Authority of Ontario (BAO) is a government delegated authority and not-for-profit corporation administering provisions of the\u202fFuneral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002\u202f(FBCSA).\u202fAccountable to the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement and the government, the BAO is responsible for the protection of the public interest. The BAO regulates, ensures compliance with the law, provides resources and services to licensed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n