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In detailed report, PCAOB finds deficiencies in half of KPMG Canada audits inspected

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board found deficiencies in five out of 10 KPMG Canada audits it inspected in 2023 as well as issues of independence
Profession

The Undesignated Accounting Practitioner: Providing a pathway that serves businesses and the public interest

Many small businesses across Canada rely on accountants without designations for bookkeeping and corporate taxes — but non-designated firms lack oversight
Profession

PCAOB finds deficiencies two of three BDO Canada audits, including one non-principal engagement

The US audit watchdog inspection report details audits with unsupported opinions by BDO Canada and firm-identified instances of independence non-compliance
Profession

Public accounting regulator expands oversight powers

Bradley E. Berg and Sahil Kesar of Blakes review the first amendments to the regulatory rules of the Canadian Public Accountability Board in almost 20 years
Profession

Canadian Accountant’s most popular accounting stories of 2024

From the benefits of a Trump presidency to CRA tax changes, here are the five articles and some honourable mentions that were read the most by accountants
Profession

MNP LLP closes year strong with major acquisition of 21 BDO Canada accounting firms

Homegrown national accounting firm MNP expands its presence in four provinces as a continuation of its ‘national in scope, local in focus’ growth strategy
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 24.12.22: CPA split, first sustainability standards, political chaos and more Canadian accounting news

Wrapping up the odds and ends from the past week in Canadian accounting news
Profession

CPAB censures Davidson & Company LLP for ‘numerous’ violations of independence rules

Vancouver-based accounting firm censured by Canadian Public Accountability Board based on information disclosed during inspection by US audit watchdog
Business

Sunday News Roundup 24.12.08: Ford rebates policing costs, defanging the audit watchdogs, and more Canadian accounting news

Wrapping up the odds and ends from the past week in Canadian accounting news
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 24.11.10: Trump taxes and trade, audit watchdog heeled, and more Canadian accounting news

Wrapping up the odds and ends from the past week in Canadian accounting news
Profession

Five ways Donald Trump’s election victory is good for Canadian accountants

From taxes and tariffs to deregulation, Donald Trump may scare Canadian economists, but accountants are sure to benefit from a second Trump term
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 24.10.27: St-Jean moved on, policing and property taxes, and more Canadian accounting news

Wrapping up the odds and ends from the past week in Canadian accounting news
Career

What's wrong (and right) about professional development for accountants

Imagine four accountants on divergent career paths. Do current continuing professional development models serve both professionals and the public interest?
Profiles

Markham high school student turning accounting into a fun lesson with cartoon videos

Markham high school student Holly Zhang has created a new cartoon video series on the subject of accounting and financial literacy for her fellow students
Profession

DMCL continues PCAOB audit inspection results with lower deficiency rates

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board in the United States releases audit inspection results for Vancouver-based Dale Matheson Carr Hilton LaBonte LLP
Profession

Canadian accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP rebrands nationally, shifts business focus

Doane Grant Thornton brand celebrates Canadian roots as national accounting firm shifts from public company audits to assurance, tax and advisory services
Profession

US audit watchdog censures, fines Canadian accounting firms Crowe MacKay, Grant Thornton

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board in the United States fines two Canadian auditors for violation of audit committee communications rules in audits
Business

In preventing new offices, councillor Upton sees more vibrant future for downtown Stouffville

Accounting firms would be affected by a municipal trend to restrict downtown main street building space solely to businesses that can generate foot traffic
Profession

The RPA Women Entrepreneur Awards: Celebrating women entrepreneurs for Small Business Week

Personal narratives are more than just tales of success; they are blueprints for entrepreneurs to follow, says Registered Professional Accountant Jim Green
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 24.08.18: Audit watchdog raises the bar, duelling tax tales, and more Canadian accounting news

Wrapping up the odds and ends from the past week in Canadian accounting news
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 24.07.28: Glacier Media melts CPABC regulation reputation and more Canadian accounting news

Wrapping up the odds and ends from the past week in Canadian accounting news
Profession

Two more accounting firms censured by Canadian audit watchdog thus far in 2024

Canadian Public Accountability Board prohibits Kingston Ross Pasnak and Macias Gini & O’Connell from accepting new medium and high-risk reporting issuers
Profession

Sunday News Roundup 24.07.21: Biden drops out, how accountants vote, and more Canadian accounting news

Wrapping up the odds and ends from the past week in Canadian accounting news
Profession

US audit watchdog releases audit inspection reports for national accounting firms Deloitte Canada, MNP LLP

Is audit quality on the upswing in Canada? The US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board finds little fault in newly released Canadian audit inspections
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Combating the shrinking accountant talent pool

Three ways accountants and bookkeeping professionals can usher in the next generation of accounting talent to help curb the ongoing crisis in hiring staff