With its rules now changed, the Canadian Public Accountability Board will begin to name names in its annual audit inspection reports, beginning in Q1 2026

Our weekly Canadian accounting news roundup includes Mark Carney and his Brookfield track record, accounting firm dealbook, articles of interest and more

From uncertainty to compliance to staffing, Chartered Professional Accountants say their stress is not offset by client appreciation, reports Dean Blachford

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

Chartered Professional Accountants may be enveloped into privilege if they are the client’s agent, pursuant to an agency agreement, explains Dean Blachford

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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