Colin Ellis

Editor-in-Chief

Recent Blog Posts By Colin Ellis

Filling in the GAAPs

Implications of the CSA’s proposed non-GAAP disclosure rules, from the ICD Director Journal

Canada leads world in digital transformation market growth

Deloitte knocked off top spot in global market, says Source Global Research

What is the brand value of the Big Four accounting firms?

Global commercial services brands rank in the top 100 of global brands

Baker Tilly Canada a new name in Canadian accounting

National network retires historic Collins Barrow brand

The top 10 Canadian accounting stories of 2018

A turbulent year for Canadian accountants

Editor’s Picks: My favourite Canadian Accountant stories in 2018

The five accounting stories worth reading again and again

The top 5 most popular articles on Canadian Accountant in 2018

Plus a few honorable mentions that kept you coming back to Canadian Accountant!

Accountants missing from new CRA service advisory panel

Strategic digital experience a priority for new service initiative

Accounting, finance employers will lead salary increases in 2019

Economy booming, labour market tight, says 2019 Hays Canada Salary Guide

Why Canadian accountants will love the new ScanSnap iX1500

Canada’s most popular personal scanner changed the audit process

Five awesome lessons from CPA Canada for Financial Literacy Month

Surprisingly good news in CPA Canada's survey of Canadian spending, saving habits

Canada’s audit regulator reports significant findings increase

New CPAB CEO cites management systems, cryptocurrency challenges

PCAOB fines Deloitte Canada for impaired audit independence

Canadian firm “audited its own work” for South African gold mining client

Mandatory audit firm rotation fails to deliver on goals

Global audit market study from Source Global Research provides Canadian ammunition

Deloitte reigns supreme as Big Four report record global revenues

PwC, EY bottom lines boosted by consulting fees

CPA Canada federal climate change pact counters sustainability criticism

Natural Resources Canada to split cost of $1.45 million awareness initiative

Are CRA auditors biased against wealthy Canadians?

Tax accountants, lawyers irate over CRA auditor survey on tax avoidance

Court ruling on charities could be financial windfall for tax accountants

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

CRA auditors say tax system benefits corporations, wealthy Canadians

Professional employees call for more training, technology to address inequities

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

How Canadian accounting firms are maximizing profitability

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

Voluntary disclosures drop under new VDP unreported income rules

CRA statistics confirm predictions of tax accountants, lawyers

Canadian cloud app Hubdoc acquired by Xero accounting software

UPDATED, August 2, 11:30 a.m. - Xero expands its presence in Canada with purchase of popular application

Small accounting firms struggling with technology decisions

A new public practice technology survey reveals contradictions in IT planning

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