Practice

Profession

Demographic crisis in Canadian accounting: Is practice still attractive?

As older CPAs look to transition their accounting firms, they're finding the profession has lost its appeal
Profession

Is there a demographic crisis looming in Canadian accounting?

The first of a three-part series on the greying of Canadian accountants in public practice
Profession

The five things accounting, law and recruitment firms get wrong about online content

Fix these five marketing failings and stop losing potential clients and revenue
Technology

Experts differ on damage to Deloitte brand by email cyberattack

No Canadian clients impacted by email hack says Deloitte Canada
Bridget Noonan

It’s time for Canadian accountants to start your CSRE 2400 transition

Canadian Accountant columnist Bridget Noonan of Clearline Consulting says now's the time to prepare for CSRE 2400.
Practice

Canadian tax pros push back against Morneau private corporation proposals

Coalition of industry groups sees fallout to family business succession planning
Practice

Audit Analytics 2016 auditor change full report now available

Deep dive into SEDAR data offers surprising findings in Canadian audit profession
Profession

MNP Leads All Canadian Audit Firms in 2016 New Clients

PwC leads in new clients by market cap and audit fees, says Audit Analytics
Bridget Noonan

Quality Assurance: How CSQC 1 can provide real value to your accounting firm

Breaking down the seven requirements in the Canadian Standard on Quality Control 1
Profession

Seismic Shift: Why SME firms across Canada are consolidating

As technology and demographics disrupt the accounting profession, insiders say SME firms are consolidating across Canada
Profession

Mississauga firm makes case for flat accounting fees

Phoenix Management in Mississauga implemented a flat fee system three years ago. Founder LaMar Van Dusen says his business model is a success
Practice

Crackdown: CRA Voluntary Disclosures Program, conclusion

The conclusion of our five-part series on the CRA's proposed changes to the Voluntary Disclosures Program focuses on proceeds from crime
Practice

Crackdown: Part IV

Fourth of a five-part series on Canada Revenue Agency proposed changes to Voluntary Disclosures Program focuses on proceeds from crime
Bridget Noonan

3 first steps for small firms to move towards a 21st century audit

Small firms can stay in the audit game, if they invest in it
Practice

Crackdown: Part III

Third of a five-part series on Canada Revenue Agency proposed changes to Voluntary Disclosures Program focuses on changes to the payment schedule
Bridget Noonan

5 ways firms can fully accept Canadian Auditing Standards

Stop fighting Canadian Auditing Standards or risk getting left behind
Practice

Crackdown: Part II

Second of a five-part series on Canada Revenue Agency proposed changes to Voluntary Disclosures Program
Bridget Noonan

Did you really transition to Canadian Auditing Standards?

The first of a three-part series by Bridget Noonan on firms and Canadian Auditing Standards
Practice

Crackdown: CRA proposes radical change to Voluntary Disclosures Program

In the first of a five-part series, tax professionals say proposed changes put successful program at risk
Practice

CRA research and tech advisors do on-site reviews of SR&ED claims

The CRA is hiring SR&ED advisors in Ontario's hot tech corridor. What does it mean to practitioners like you?
Profession

Part Three, Seismic Shift: Community concern

SME practitioners claim consolidation is happening across Canada, with implications for the communities they serve. Part three of a three-part special report focuses on the impact of consolidation
Profession

Part Two, Seismic Shift: Bulking up at the big firms

SME practitioners claim consolidation is happening across Canada, with implications for the communities they serve. Part two of a three-part special report
Profession

Part One, Seismic Shift: public practice consolidation

SME practitioners claim consolidation is happening across Canada, with implications for the communities they serve. Part one of a three-part special report
Practice

Practitioners angered by hasty CRA notice of assessments

Accounting practitioners have long complained that the wheels of the CRA move too slowly. But in the case of NOAs, they're moving too fast
Practice

The CRA responds to Canadian Accountant over NOAs

We get a response to the complaints of practitioners over notice of assessments