Opinion

Bridget Noonan

How much is a Canadian accounting firm currently selling for?

Bridget Noonan of Clearline Consulting on the factors that determine the valuation of small accounting practices
David J. Rotfleisch

CRA discipline statistics shockingly low for number of service complaints

Tax lawyer David Rotfleisch says taxpayer abuse should be disciplined as well
David J. Rotfleisch

A world of difference between CRA civil and criminal tax audits

The Income Tax Act is clear on Canada Revenue Agency civil and criminal audits. But what happens when the goal of a CRA civil audit is to lay criminal charges?
Al Rosen

14 questions for the future of the audit profession

Weak standards, culture and court decisions need to be discussed, says Al Rosen
David J. Rotfleisch

Canada Revenue Agency farcical in treatment of taxpayers

David Rotfleisch on CRA behaviour, from malicious prosecution to the dead parrot voluntary disclosures program
David J. Rotfleisch

How effective is the CRA at closing Canada’s tax gap?

How good is the Canada Revenue Agency at closing the tax gap? We’ll find out this year from the Parliamentary Budget Office if the CRA has indulged in PR spin.
Al Rosen

SCC abandons investors, part III: Livent’s public offering prospectus

The SCC says auditors are not liable for prospectus statements. What does that mean for investors?
Al Rosen

SCC abandons investors, part II: The purpose of financial reporting

5 reasons to question the Supreme Court's definition of investor rights, according to Al Rosen
Merge Gupta-Sunderji

Looking to rise in the ranks? Here are 7 things you need to do now

Want to climb the corporate ladder? Then get recognized as a high-potential employee, says Merge Gupta-Sunderji
Al Rosen

Supreme Court abandons investors in Livent decision, part I

SCC decision empowers auditors to rubber-stamp statements, says Al Rosen
Bridget Noonan

The 3 ways practitioners can improve disclosure quality in financial statements

Use your templates and checklists properly, says Bridget Noonan of Clearline Consulting
Al Rosen

Misguided, uncontrolled compliance has gone completely LOCO

Growing compliance profession needs government oversight, says Al Rosen