RPA Canada Professional Accountant Magazine, Advertising Policy & Standards

1. Editorial Integrity & Independence

• All advertisements are subject to full review by the Magazine Editorial Team.
• Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement of the product, service, or organization.
• Magazine Editorial Team reserves the right to refuse any advertisement that does not align with its mission, values, or regulatory obligations.

2. Content Standards (Professional, Ethical, Non-Discriminatory)

All advertising must meet professional standards appropriate for a national accounting publication:

Prohibited content includes:

• Offensive, misleading, defamatory, or inappropriate material.
• Discriminatory content based on race, gender, religion, nationality, disability, orientation, or age.
• Political or religious advocacy.
• Content harmful to public trust or contrary to ethical accounting practice.
• Content that contradicts Canadian law, public protection, or regulatory standards.
•  The Editorial Team will reject any content that may negatively impact the reputation of the accounting profession.

3. Accuracy, Legality & Verification

Advertisers must ensure all submitted content:

• Is accurate, factual, and not misleading.
• Complies with Canadian advertising laws and industry standards.
• Does not infringe trademarks, copyrights, or intellectual property rights.
• Is approved internally by the advertiser prior to submission.

The advertiser assumes full responsibility for the truthfulness of claims in the ad.

4. Liability Protection 

To protect the Magazine Editorial Team:

• The advertiser assumes full legal responsibility for the content submitted.
• Publisher is not liable for claims, damages, or disputes arising from the advertisement.
• Advertisers must indemnify RPA Canada against any legal action resulting from their advertisement, including claims of copyright violations, false advertising, or harm caused by the advertised product or service.

5. Design, Format, and Technical Requirements

Ads must follow the magazine’s professional design standards:

• High-resolution print-ready files (PDF or PNG).
• Correct dimensions according to purchased format (Full Page, Half Page, etc.).
  (Dimensions are listed in the brochure — e.g., Full Page 8.5” × 11”, Half Page options, as shown on page 3)
• Professional Accountant Magazine
• No pixelated, stretched, or low-quality graphics.
• RPA branding guidelines cannot be altered.
• Colors, fonts, and layout must maintain a professional appearance suitable for a national accounting audience.

RPA may request technical adjustments for quality control.

6. Deadlines & Submission Requirements

To meet the magazine’s production schedule (based on the annual issue schedule shown in the brochure)

Professional Accountant Magazine:

Deadlines for sending ads:

• Winter Issue (January Release) – Deadline: December 15
• Summer Issue (June Release) – Deadline: May 15
• Small Business Week Issue (October Release) – Deadline: September 15

Late submissions may be postponed to the next publication.

All advertisement files must be submitted to:
info@rpacanada.org

7. Placement & Editorial Adjacency

Magazine Editorial retains the right to:

• Decide the final placement of ads.
• Avoid placing ads next to sensitive or conflicting editorial content.
• Replace unavailable placements with comparable positions.

Preferred placement is not guaranteed unless specified in the sponsorship contract.

8. Sponsorship Editorials (Advertorials)

For advertisers purchasing editorial spots:

• Articles must be strictly educational, focusing on issues relevant to accountants, SMEs, technology, taxation, practice management, etc.
  (As described on page 2 of the brochure)
• Maximum length: 300 words.
• Promotional or sales-heavy content will be rejected or edited.

Editorials are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

9. No Guarantee of Publication Without Approval

Submission of an advertisement does not guarantee publication.

Magazine Editorial may:

• Reject ads that do not meet standards.
• Request modifications.
• Cancel participation if the advertiser violates any policy terms.

10. Payment & Contract Requirements

• All advertisers must sign the Sponsorship/Advertising Agreement before publication.
• Full payment must be received before the advertisement is placed in the magazine.
• Payment instructions (e-transfer or cheque) are outlined in the agreement (pages 5–6)

Unpaid ads will not be included in any issue.

11. Confidentiality & Data Protection

Magazine Editorial does not share member or student contact information with advertisers.
Advertisers may not request or collect personal data through their advertisements unless explicitly authorized.

12. Publisher Right to Cancel or Remove Content

Magazine Editorial reserves the right to:

• Remove or modify any advertisement that risks legal exposure.
• Decline ads that may harm Magazine reputation, neutrality, or professionalism.
• Refuse future advertising from any party violating this policy.

13. Agreement to Policy

By submitting an advertisement to Professional Accountant Magazine, the advertiser acknowledges and agrees to comply fully with this Advertising Policy.

14. Non-Refundable Advertising Policy

All advertising purchases made for Professional Accountant Magazine are strictly non-refundable.
Once an advertisement is booked, paid for, and submitted:

• No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
• This applies even if the advertiser later decides to cancel, modify, or withdraw the advertisement.
• No refunds are provided for unused editorial spots, missed deadlines, advertiser delays, or changes requested by the advertiser.