Crowe BGK Partners with Fieldguide and CPA Canada
Advancing the Future of AI-Enabled Assurance in Canada
Partnership brings together practitioner expertise, AI-native technology and trusted Canadian professional guidance to support the evolution of assurance.
(MONTREAL, Quebec - September 29, 2026) Crowe BGK today announced a partnership with Fieldguide and CPA Canada to help advance the future of AI-enabled assurance in Canada.
Through this partnership, Crowe BGK will become the first accounting firm in Canada to adopt Fieldguide’s AI-native platform for their assurance engagement platform, while CPA Canada’s Professional Engagement Guide (PEG) content will be embedded within Fieldguide’s platform. Together, the three organizations are bringing practitioner expertise, technology and professional guidance into a connected environment designed to support high-quality assurance work in Canada.
For Crowe BGK, the opportunity goes beyond adopting new technology. It gives the firm an opportunity to contribute to how AI-enabled assurance evolves in Canada while continuing to invest in the people, judgment and relationships at the centre of high-quality professional services.
Our goal with this partnership is to give our teams access to a platform that aligns with our ambition for the firm, as a supplement, not a replacement, for the work the team already does well.
We have spent the last several years building a culture that moves quickly on new technology, and Fieldguide is the natural next step in that journey.
The assurance profession is changing, and so is the business model that has supported it for decades. The window to wait and see is closing, so we’ve made our bet on the future. By becoming the first accounting firm in Canada to adopt Fieldguide, we’re combining the expertise and professional judgment of our people with technology and AI to rethink how assurance is delivered. That means more meaningful work for our people, more time understanding our clients’ businesses and risks, and greater insight, quality and value for our clients. We don't want to simply adapt to the future of assurance; we want to help shape it.
Digital transformation should do more than accelerate existing processes – it should fundamentally transform how our professionals work. Fieldguide will give them more time to do what they do best: exercise judgment, think critically, solve complex problems, and engage meaningfully with clients. That is the true promise of AI in assurance. It does not replace professional expertise; it creates more space for that expertise to make an impact.
Crowe BGK will work closely with Fieldguide as the platform is introduced in Canada, contributing insight into the Canadian assurance landscape and the practical needs of professionals and clients throughout the implementation process. This marks the beginning of a longer-term transformation journey for the firm, one that will involve testing, learning and adapting as the technology evolves. It also reflects Crowe BGK’s broader approach to innovation: moving early when the firm sees a meaningful opportunity, while keeping quality, professional responsibility and client service at the centre of implementation.
Implementation will take place progressively, allowing Crowe BGK and Fieldguide to test, learn and refine the platform as it is introduced within the firm’s assurance practice. Throughout that process, professional judgment, oversight and accountability will remain central to how the technology is used.
The partnership is the latest step in Crowe BGK’s ongoing commitment to embedding leading tools into its workflows at a pace that keeps the firm ahead of industry change, while maintaining its focus on excellence in the insights, relationships and support it provides to clients.
About Fieldguide
Fieldguide is a leading AI-native platform transforming how audit and advisory work gets done. Purpose-built for regulated environments, Fieldguide brings professionals and agentic AI together to modernize engagement delivery from planning through close, enabling audit and advisory practitioners to deliver higher-quality work, strengthen client experiences and unlock growth for the decade ahead.
Fieldguide is trusted by leading firms and is the recipient of multiple Accounting Today Top New Products Awards, as well as a five-time winner of the CPA Practice Advisor Technology Innovation Award.
Fieldguide is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Bessemer Venture Partners, 8VC, Y Combinator, Thomson Reuters and other leading investors.
Learn more at fieldguide.com.
About Us
Crowe BGK
Founded in 1950, Crowe BGK is a full-service accounting and advisory firm with offices in Montreal and Ottawa. With a team of over 275 professionals and 42 partners, the firm serves a diverse client base across industries and is committed to providing tailored solutions that drive success. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the top 10 global accounting networks, Crowe BGK combines in-depth local expertise with access to global resources. Driven by a philosophy of excellence, integrity, and client focus, Crowe BGK goes beyond traditional compliance to help its clients create sustainable value.
Crowe Global
Ranked among the top ten global accounting networks, Crowe Global has over 220 independent accounting and advisory firms in 145 countries. For over 100 years, Crowe Global has made smart decisions for multinational clients working across borders. Crowe Global member firms are known for their local knowledge, expertise and experience balanced by an international reputation for the highest quality of service. Crowe Global offers a broad spectrum of professional services and has built an international reputation in the areas of audit, tax, and advisory services. Member firms are selected for their personal service to privately and publicly held businesses in all sectors.
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