Profession

Taxation

Multiple taxpayers successfully sue the Canada Revenue Agency

Damages in negligence: Ludmer et al c. Attorney General Of Canada
Taxation

Court ruling on charities could be financial windfall for tax accountants

OSC decision ruling opens door to unlimited political lobbying by HNW clients
Profession

CRA auditors say tax system benefits corporations, wealthy Canadians

Professional employees call for more training, technology to address inequities
David J. Rotfleisch

Voluntary Disclosures Program under continued attack from Canada Revenue Agency

VDP changes are headed to the courts, predicts tax lawyer David J. Rotfleisch
Global

Special Report: Manafort trial a cautionary tale in accounting ethics

The testimony of Paul Manafort's tax accountant shows the ethical risks of working with some high net worth clients
Profession

How Canadian accounting firms are maximizing profitability

Referrals are still key revenue drivers; fixing inefficiencies is key to cutting costs
Profession

Voluntary disclosures drop under new VDP unreported income rules

CRA statistics confirm predictions of tax accountants, lawyers
Practice

Small accounting firms struggling with technology decisions

A new public practice technology survey reveals contradictions in IT planning
Profession

Auto industry titan Sergio Marchionne, FCPA, FGCA, FCA, dead at 66

Italian-Canadian CPA shook the auto world by rescuing Fiat and Chrysler from bankruptcy
Management

Fraud Blotter: Former Manitoba CPA sentenced to six years in prison

Our roundup of recent accounting fraud allegations and sentencing
Profession

How much do sole practitioners make in the accounting profession?

A new survey looks at the business of public practice in Canada
Taxation

The reasonable minimum standard when challenging CRA tax audits

A look at the leading case and subsequent case law
Profession

Deloitte Canada promotes auditor review to audit committees

A uniquely Canadian solution to the threats posed by the long tenure of some external auditors
Taxation

Multinational accounting under increased scrutiny as BEPs reporting begins

Minister of National Revenue announces first OECD information exchange
Profession

Consulting in Canada: Where the Big Four firms are making money

Canadian Accountant does a deep dive into the numbers from Source Global Research
Profession

When should accountants notify liability insurers about potential claims?

Liability lawyer James Lane on the grey areas of insurance claim notification  
Profession

New CRA tax gap stats shows underground economy dwarfs offshore avoidance

Publicity, better enforcement, have led to increased disclosure
Profession

Big Four accounting firms dominate Canadian consulting market

Market share and growth of auditors outpacing all other consulting firms
Al Rosen

Stark regulatory differences between Canada and U.S. belie claims of audit independence

There’s a difference between good audit reviews and good audits, says Al Rosen
Global

Letter from Down Under: Words of warning from an Australian CPA

Brett Stevenson urges CPAs around the world to take a greater role in governance at their member organizations
Profession

CPA Canada announces RMA with Hong Kong CPAs

International recognition agreements advance labour mobility for Canadian chartered professional accountants
Profession

PwC Canada names new leadership team

Incoming PwC Canada chief executive officer Nicolas Marcoux announces his leadership team, effective July 1, 2018
Bridget Noonan

How much is a Canadian accounting firm currently selling for?

Bridget Noonan of Clearline Consulting on the factors that determine the valuation of small accounting practices
David J. Rotfleisch

CRA discipline statistics shockingly low for number of service complaints

Tax lawyer David Rotfleisch says taxpayer abuse should be disciplined as well
Profession

Ontario elects Doug Ford Premier. What does it mean for Canadian accountants?

Accounting and accountants played a large role in the Ford family's comeback