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  The grading game
Every year the same daunting task awaits markers of the Uniform Evaluations — more than 2,500 papers to mark and less than three weeks to do so. While their hours are flexible, the 120 CAs from across Canada typically put in 10- to 12-hour working days
By René Lewandowski


Silencing Mr. Snafu
Mr. Snafu has returned, bringing with him letters from some familiar characters, featuring a foray into the bohemian art scene and a most excellent adventure in Nigeria. But this time, our usually garrulous guru has been uncharacteristically left at a loss for words


Upfront
 
Technovations Iomega Desktop Hard Drive • Apricorn Ultra-Portable
Drive

People Where can an obsessive compulsive perfectionist find happiness? Ask Brian Cummings, the CA who dreamed of being a doctor and did. When not examining tumors, he’s speaking about finances at medical schools

News and trends CA receives awards for heroism Glad i didn’t do that... The new “it” profession Top 10 workplace trends The handyman approach to retirement News from the profession

Numbers game

Ask an expert How can I improve my business and client relationships?

Book value <em>Estate Planning in Six Simple Steps</em> <em>The New Strategic Thinking: Pure & Simple</em>

Findings Organizations face talent shortage

As quoted Universally admired?

Going concern Carol Leaman CA,
President & CEO
RSS Solutions Inc.


Regulars
 
  Taxation Limit the uncertainty: how taxpayers can protect themselves and avoid reassessments.
By Jules Lewy, Janice Vohrah, Angelo Gentile, Chia-yi Chua

Assurance The new direction: there are reasons why the AASB feels it is time to move on auditing standards
By Eric Turner

Law Is it or isn’t it?
By Mindy Paskell-Mede

Business adviser Process problems? Transforming the process through reengineering or simplification offers opportunities to any business
By Graham Sattin

Insolvency Crossborder insolvency: proceedings under the new Chapter 15 of the US bankruptcy code and what it means for receivers and monitors
By Marc Wasserman, Nancy Peterman, Sherri Morissette


COLUMNS
 
Letters to the editor
Inside out The other side of the UFE
Off the record How much is too much?
Netwatch Better safe than sorry
Test drive Customer survey roundup no. 2
Outlook Beyond compliance