Colin Ellis
Editor-in-Chief
Recent Blog Posts By Colin Ellis

Economy to grow at sustainable pace says new RSM Canada report
Inaugural economic report predicts moderate growth
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Which mid-sized accounting firm gained the most clients in 2018?
Our annual report of 2018 SEDAR filing data crunched by Audit Analytics
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Canadian accountants disappointed with Liberal pre-election budget
Tax reform, balanced budget off the table for foreseeable future
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Exclusive Report: Big Four audit client gains, losses in Canada
Our annual report of 2018 SEDAR filing data crunched by Audit Analytics
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Filling in the GAAPs
Implications of the CSA’s proposed non-GAAP disclosure rules, from the ICD Director Journal
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Canada leads world in digital transformation market growth
Deloitte knocked off top spot in global market, says Source Global Research
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What is the brand value of the Big Four accounting firms?
Global commercial services brands rank in the top 100 of global brands
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Baker Tilly Canada a new name in Canadian accounting
National network retires historic Collins Barrow brand
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The top 10 Canadian accounting stories of 2018
A turbulent year for Canadian accountants
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Editor’s Picks: My favourite Canadian Accountant stories in 2018
The five accounting stories worth reading again and again
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The top 5 most popular articles on Canadian Accountant in 2018
Plus a few honorable mentions that kept you coming back to Canadian Accountant!
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Accountants missing from new CRA service advisory panel
Strategic digital experience a priority for new service initiative
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Accounting, finance employers will lead salary increases in 2019
Economy booming, labour market tight, says 2019 Hays Canada Salary Guide
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Why Canadian accountants will love the new ScanSnap iX1500
Canada’s most popular personal scanner changed the audit process
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Five awesome lessons from CPA Canada for Financial Literacy Month
Surprisingly good news in CPA Canada's survey of Canadian spending, saving habits
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Canada’s audit regulator reports significant findings increase
New CPAB CEO cites management systems, cryptocurrency challenges
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PCAOB fines Deloitte Canada for impaired audit independence
Canadian firm “audited its own work” for South African gold mining client
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Mandatory audit firm rotation fails to deliver on goals
Global audit market study from Source Global Research provides Canadian ammunition
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Deloitte reigns supreme as Big Four report record global revenues
PwC, EY bottom lines boosted by consulting fees
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CPA Canada federal climate change pact counters sustainability criticism
Natural Resources Canada to split cost of $1.45 million awareness initiative
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Are CRA auditors biased against wealthy Canadians?
Tax accountants, lawyers irate over CRA auditor survey on tax avoidance
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Court ruling on charities could be financial windfall for tax accountants
OSC decision ruling opens door to unlimited political lobbying by HNW clients
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CRA auditors say tax system benefits corporations, wealthy Canadians
Professional employees call for more training, technology to address inequities
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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
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How Canadian accounting firms are maximizing profitability
Referrals are still key revenue drivers; fixing inefficiencies is key to cutting costs
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