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Dear reader,

Welcome to this month's issue of CAmagazine Online News, where we highlight articles and items of interest from the print and online editions. 

What better time than December to look at the year and the decade ahead? CAmagazine asked a range of experts what they think Canada's tax system will look like 10 years from now. To find out what they had to say, see 2020 vision. 
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Nearly half a million Canadians have investable assets of $1 million or more. If you want them as clients, you're not alone. Read more in Advisers of the affluent.
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More on affluent Canadians: A growing number of affluent workers say they never want to retire, according to Barclays Wealth.
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Other highlights from CAmagazine's December print and online editions:

SURVEY
Benchmarking survey 2010: As mentioned in our November Online News, here's your chance to participate in our first-ever benchmarking survey - and find out how your organization stacks up against its peers in your sector.
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TECHNOLOGY
Plug in to on-site extras: Columnist Jim Carroll built his latest website using WordPress, which allows for a lot of plug-in applications.
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FRAUD
Most frauds discovered through tips: In one survey, 40% of frauds were discovered by tips than through any other means, including management review or internal audit.
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OUTLOOK
Hooray for China and India: The stellar economic performance of these countries has many Canadians worried. But the gains actually bode well for the Canadian economy, says columnist Marcel Côté.
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WORKPLACE
Social networking stats: Nearly two-thirds of Canadian CAs have used a personal or business networking site in the past year.
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Twittering the day away: Nearly half (47%) of chief financial officers polled are concerned their employees are wasting time on the job using sites such as Facebook. But 24% said these sites can help staff expand their networks of valuable business contacts.
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Ask an expert: What can you do when your company blocks some websites you need for your work?
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REPORTING
Annual distort: A firm's idea of disclosure in an annual report may include too little information, too much information or just plain misinformation.
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STANDARDS
Now's the time: Auditors should start planning for the review of the first IAS 34 interim financial statements now.
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ASSURANCE
Planning for the aftermath: Recent disasters such as the BP oil spill and Iceland's volcanic eruption have renewed interest in continuity plans.
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Margaret Craig-Bourdin
Editor, Online edition
camagazine.onlinenews@cica.ca