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Coronavirus tax relief: Finally some good news for accountants

Sole practitioners, small firms will benefit most from deadline extensions
Profession

CRA further circumscribes trust 21-year planning strategies involving non-resident beneficiaries

The CRA's stated positions will result in a chill on tax practitioners' advice to their clients, says Stephen Sweeney of Miller Thomson
Profession

Changing of the guard in northern BC accounting

As Deloitte and PwC leave, MNP expands its footprint through mergers
Practice

Scott v The Queen: The importance of evidence

How two brothers came under the scrutiny of the Tax Court of Canada
Practice

3 things to consider about the new CSRS 4200 accounting standard

The new CSRS 4200 is the most impactful on firms since tax reform in 2017, says Bridget Noonan. What should your firm’s first steps be?
Business

Survey: Risky financial behaviours keeping Canadians in debt

Insolvency practice of accounting firm MNP probes Canadians' money mistakes
Practice

Donor Beware: The pitfalls of participating in a donation tax shelter

The Tax Court of Canada case Abreo v. The Queen
Profession

Canadian accountants sign global climate change statement

CPA Canada aligns with global accounting bodies to address climate change
Partner Posts

How to persuade your accounting clients to adopt new technologies

Use the right approach and your clients will be scanning their own receipts, says Jennie Moore of Moore Details Inc.
Practice

What risk does coronavirus pose to Canadian auditors?

Securities regulator issues statement following UK, US audit watchdogs
Practice

The case of Muir v The Queen

Tax Court of Canada allows appeal over a section 160 assessment by the CRA
Practice

A sad story about Mr. X. from country Y

Canadians are deemed guilty in an unfair tax system, says Tax Lawyer Dale Barrett
Practice

Hamad v. The Queen

Canadian tax lawyer and accountant David Rotfleisch on due diligence In director liability for taxes
Practice

Paletta et al v. the Queen, case study

Was a big Hollywood movie investment deal just make-believe?
Practice

20 tax audit triggers

The more risk factors a taxpayer has, the greater the odds of being audited
Practice

A Tale Of Two Taxpayers: Parts I and II

The Tax Court is not a court of equity, says Tax Lawyer Dale Barrett
Practice

Bakorp Management: A milestone case for Canadian income tax law

Part I, Bakorp Management Ltd. v. Her Majesty The Queen: Choice of venue matters
Practice

I lost my battle with the CRA, but I won the war

Taxpayers often lose at the objection stage, says Tax Lawyer Dale Barrett
Practice

Friedman: The conflict between CRA civil audits and the Canadian Charter

David Rotfleisch looks at Canada (National Revenue) v. Friedman
Profession

MNP builds business in Kingston, Ont. with local merger

National accounting firm continues to Eastern expansion
Partner Posts

The ethics of audit self-insurance in Canadian accounting

Audit Shield removes hassle and conflicts of interest
Profession

Accounting firms on holiday shopping spree for consultants

Deloitte, EY Canada, and MNP LLP buy Canadian consulting firms
Profession

MNP mergers expand Nova Scotia accounting presence

Homegrown accounting firm picks up two practices in Sydney
Technology

Where Canadian accountants are putting their hardware dollars

Sole practitioners, firms outsourcing more of their IT support
Practice

How accountants can keep up with the constant rise of FinTech

Wagepoint CEO Shrad Rao on choosing the right apps for your accounting or bookkeeping practice and for your clients