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Pandora Papers: More smoke than fire? CRA VDP operations manual: Top 10 takeaways

Stevan Novoselac and John A. Sorensen of Gowling WLG on the nuances of the CRA's VDP Operations Manual
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 21.11.14: More Rousseau, Allen, Ontario economy, and more

Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Profession

Consulting firms are the ‘shadow public service’ managing the response to COVID-19

The Big Four accounting firms have pivoted from advising to professional services and IT infrastructures
Practice

Rectification and the vanishing prospects for common sense and compassion

John Sorenson of Gowling WLG asks whether the Glenmac decision demonstrates a tax system that is just, equitable and fair
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 21.11.07: Rousseau roils Quebec, Carney claims, missing sales taxes, and more 

Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Profession

Canadian accountants show backbone in new CPA ad campaign

CPAs portrayed as trusted advisors helping lead economic recovery
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 21.10.31: PwC vs KPMG, carbon loopholes, low-interest gravy trains and more 

Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Thought Leaders

A Canadian tax lawyer's scary taxes for Halloween

From Halloween candy to the Halloween Massacre, David Rotfleisch on the tricks and treats of recent Canadian tax history
Business

RSM Canada: Pandemic’s unintended consequences may slow economic recovery

Global supply chain disruptions, labour shortage challenge middle-market firms
Practice

Analysis: Tax litigants may amend their arguments during a trial

Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch analyzes Canada v. Pomeroy Acquireco
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 21.10.24: Alberta embarrasses, audit expectations, business benefits and more

Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 21.10.17: Freeland sells OECD deal, CRA nightmare, tech deals, and more 

Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Practice

Canadian income tax - proposed First Home Savings Account

David J Rotfleisch on the Liberals' proposed tax favoured savings account
Practice

Dale et al. v the Queen – Timing on issue of shares in Section 85 rollover

Tax lawyer and accountant David J. Rotfleisch on a successful appeal of a Tax Court decision
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 21.10.03: ISSB, Laurentian, Lightspeed, deficit elephants, and more 

Wrapping up the odds and ends in this past week’s Canadian accounting news
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 21.09.26: Election news, M&A, Mailchimp, Techathon and more 

Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Practice

Tax topics we're thinking about this fall

MaryAnne Loney of McLennan Ross LLP on opportunities and risks in the current tax landscape
Profession

2021 Election Poll: Conservative support slips among Canadian accountants

CPA loyalty leaks to Liberals, PPC over pandemic restrictions, financial supports
Profession

Friday News Roundup 21.09.10: KPMG Canuck vs. FRC, Big Four WFH, Big Law and more 

Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Practice

Electing out of spousal rollover on death

Toronto Tax Lawyer and Accountant David J Rotfleisch explains when, with proper estate planning, it is possible to achieve a substantially better tax outcome
Practice

When will the Tax Court of Canada resume in-person sittings?

Some notable decisions recently announced from videoconference hearings
Profession

Friday News Roundup 21.09.03: Big Four jabs, CRA secrets, minimum taxes, wealth taxes and more 

Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Practice

Tax Clearance Certificates: Canadian Tax Lawyer Guidance

Tax clearance certificates can be beneficial but may also trigger scrutiny from the Canada Revenue Agency. Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David J Rotfleisch explains
Profession

Friday News Roundup 21.08.27: Election promises, auditor shopping, online business registry and more 

Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
Practice

Voluntary Disclosure Applications: Canadian Tax Lawyer's Guide

Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David Rotfleisch looks at a recent Federal Court ruling on voluntary disclosure (4053893 Canada Inc.)