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Seven reasons why you should attend Accountex Canada 2023 this week
There’s still time to attend one of the premier accounting conferences of the year, taking place this Wednesday and Thursday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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CPA Standoff: Why haven’t the other provinces joined the accounting rift?
Critics believe the rift represents a threat to a national unity in the Canadian accounting profession and the merger of three designations into the CPA brand
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CPA Standoff: Accountants question the motives behind national accounting rift
The lack of consultation with the wider membership on its split from CPA Canada has led to accusations that the dispute is a power grab by CPA Ontario
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CPA Standoff: Unique regulatory status of CPA Quebec complicates accounting rift
Unlike the rest of Canada, the accounting profession in Quebec is not self-regulated, leading to legitimate issues between l'Ordre and CPA Canada
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Profession
CPA Standoff: Financial transparency a key issue in national accounting rift
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada rejects provincial claims of poor financial transparency and says it is open to doing more
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CPA Standoff: Ontario government sticks to sidelines in governance dispute
In the dispute between provincial and national accounting bodies, politicians say CPA Ontario's regulatory legislation is unaffected by key disagreements in the rift
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Thought Leaders
The shift to working from home will be difficult to reverse
White collar workers, including managers and executives, prefer to work from home. Employers now face the challenge of accommodation and inequities
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Profession
Ontario, Quebec accounting bodies announce planned split from CPA Canada
Why the Collaboration Accord, which outlines the roles and finances of the governing bodies, defines the challenges facing the accounting profession
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To mandate or not to mandate? Why hybrid work should be favoured, not feared
Pamela Steer, president and CEO of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, on why CPA Canada has adopted a hybrid work environment
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Practice
How would a CRA strike impact Canadian accountants and tax preparers?
We clear up some of the misconceptions around a strike vote by Union of Taxation Employees at the Canada Revenue Agency during tax season
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Practice
Millions in SR&ED tax credits are being missed in overlooked industries by accountants
Real-world examples from Richard Hoy of claims that may surprise accountants looking for Scientific Research & Experimental Development tax credits
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Black people bring unique perspectives to the accounting profession. Here’s how you can be an ally and why it’s important to do
Latisha Carter of Xero on bridging the opportunity gap for the Black community within accounting and other financial professions
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Thought Leaders
Gender diversity on corporate boards can improve organizational performance
Female board members are more likely to challenge ideas and opinions in a way the men were not, say Canadian accounting professors
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Partner Posts
Year-End Survival KITS: Conquering payroll year-end without falling apart
Navigate your small business clients' payroll year-end with as little stress and hassle as possible. Download Wagepoint's free Year-End Survival KITs!
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Practice
Down to brass tax: R&D vs SR&ED
Richard Hoy of Catax Canada looks at some real-world examples of the difference between research and development and actual Scientific Research & Experimental Development claims
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Profession
Brand value at risk in planned accounting split of Ernst & Young audit and consulting lines
In the final part of a three-part series, why there may be no alternative to the splitting of audit and consulting at any of the Big Four accounting firms
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Assurance, consulting monetization driving EY audit split, say accounting experts
In part two of a three-part series, experts see the potential for EY to monetize ESG, AI, and crypto while maintaining audit independence
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Profession
Are global accounting regulators driving the audit and consulting split at EY?
In part one of a three-part series, Canadian observers explain why audit independence is a regulatory factor behind the Ernst & Young split
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Thought Leaders
Pension priorities in insolvency: Will Bill C-228 finally make them a reality?
Despite legitimate concerns from the insolvency community, a private member's bill has quietly gained traction says David Bish of Torys LLP
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Partner Posts
Why accounting and finance professionals are choosing Float corporate cards
Float cards and Float spend management software simplify business spending
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Practice
Expert witness perils in SR&ED appeals
Stevan Novoselac of Gowling WLG on practical considerations for resolving SR&ED appeals, in light of a recent decision by the Federal Court of Appeal
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Technology
How to combat the unethical and costly use of deepfakes
Forensic accountants and fraud examiners continue to see a rise in deepfake fraud
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Practice
Zvilna v. The Queen: Director's liability for unpaid taxes, a note of caution to directors
Tax lawyer and accountant David J. Rotfleisch on the successful appeal of a director’s liability assessment before the Tax Court of Canada
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Partner Posts
Remote life: How to hire and retain accounting professionals
It's hard to find and retain capable staff in a cloud-based practice, when anyone can work from anywhere, says Bianca Mueller of Wagepoint
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Technology
A unified cybersecurity strategy is the key to protecting businesses
Cybersecurity auditing first step to risk mitigation say UQAM accounting professors
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