Western University professor Tom Malleson presents five reasons for levying high taxes on the very rich, from the environment to (reduced) social friction

A state auditor would be better than accounting firms at policing systemically important institutions such as banks

Vern Krishna of TaxChambers LLP on the history of international tax and trade law

Why over 13 million users ask ChatGPT for answers daily. Randy Lasnick of Plooto explains how ChatGPT will shape the future of accounting automation

Canadian accounting firms like Grant Thornton and PwC Canada have had trouble in Alberta with environmental liabilities when acting as receivers

Pamela Steer, president and CEO of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, on why CPA Canada has adopted a hybrid work environment

New sustainability reporting standards will help determine who will pay for environmental cleanup costs when oilsands producers go bankrupt

Accounting and ethics professors explain the agency theory behind effective whistleblower systems to avoid cases like LuxLeaks at PricewaterhouseCoopers

The broader interpretation by the Federal Court of Appeal in a tax case involving a complex hybrid sale was a breath of fresh air says Allan Lanthier

Latisha Carter of Xero on bridging the opportunity gap for the Black community within accounting and other financial professions

Doug McLeod and Daniel Szirmak of Blakes on CannTrust Holdings and the Ontario Securities Commission's difficulty obtaining quasi-criminal convictions

In recognition of Black History Month, this article from South Africa provides insight into systemic barriers to the accounting profession for black accountants

Compound markups are inflating the costs of products at every point in the Canadian supply chain due to monopolistic practices says economics professor

Participatory budgeting is a direct opportunity for public involvement in how taxpayer dollars are spent and can revive trust in governments

Female board members are more likely to challenge ideas and opinions in a way the men were not, say Canadian accounting professors

Two Canadian accounting professors on the role of gender in mitigating cyber risk

Oilsands producers are spending their windfall on buybacks and debt reduction rather than reinvestment, with implications for Alberta economy, taxation

Surcharges or cash discounts could be the solution to hidden interchange fees

Today is International Accounting Day — an opportunity for all of us to pause, reflect and celebrate the work and investment you put into your clients

Transparency in financial disclosure is a crucial part of ethical, responsible governance, say Canadian accounting professors

Four Canadian accounting professors say corporate codes of conduct can offset the failures of audit committees in helping to prevent fraud

As a profession, accountants are aiding and abetting unethical tax avoidance, yet feel that our behaviour falls within our code of ethics, says Nick Shepherd

Despite legitimate concerns from the insolvency community, a private member's bill has quietly gained traction says David Bish of Torys LLP

Nick A. Shepherd on the constraints of accounting in the knowlege economy

Most Indigenous people in Canada pay tax. Do they get the same level of service?