Alex Fisher

Alex Fisher is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) dedicated to helping others solve complex financial reporting problems, particularly in the area of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

In his position with the Office of the Chief Accountant at the Ontario Securities Commission, Alex is responsible for providing specialized accounting advisory services to the Commission, its senior management and staff, as well as market participants.

Prior to joining the Ontario Securities Commission, Alex was CPA Canada’s leader on IFRS initiatives and worked closely with a range of stakeholders to develop practical and timely guidance on various IFRS application issues. Previous to that, Alex was a Manager at Deloitte, where he specialized in accounting and regulatory reporting, adding a distinct multi-competency perspective to help solve his clients' most complex financial reporting issues across a range of accounting frameworks, including IFRS and U.S. GAAP.

In addition to his role at the Ontario Securities Commission, Alex is a part-time instructor at the Schulich School of Business, York University, teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He was awarded the Seymour Schulich Award for Teaching Excellence in 2013, 2015 and 2019.

Alex is a dedicated advocate of financial literacy for Canadians. He is the supporting author of the award-winning book “A Canadian’s Guide to Money-Smart Living” and a contributing author to CPA Canada's financial literacy program. As a former Director and Chair of the Audit & Finance Committee of ABC Life Literacy, a national non-profit organization, Alex shared his accounting expertise and teaching experience to support the advancement of literacy among Canadians of all ages.