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  Going global
For many the time was ripe to stop convergence with US generally accepted accounting principles. And now that Canada is moving to adopt international financial reporting standards, for some that move can’t come fast enough

By Jim Middlemiss



Let's make a deal
So you want your own practice, but don’t want the risks involved with starting a firm from scratch. A slightly used practice may be the answer to your dreams — but beware, the path to sealing the pact is full of pitfalls

By Steve McIntyre Smith




Upfront
 
Technovations Two business lasers from Lexmark

People When Bill Robinson opened his first comedy club it was like making lemonade out of lemons. Although that club closed, he was undeterred and today his comedy ventures include Yuk Yuk’s in Edmonton and Calgary

News and trends Penny receives Order of Canada 50 is the new 25 A woman’s work The new Canadian millionaire How much does mobile work really cost? News from the profession

Numbers game

Ask an expert How can I negotiate with my boss without being seen as argumentative??

Book value <em>In Their Time: The Greatest Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century</em> <em>Developing Knowledge-based Client Relationships, 2nd. ed.</em>

Findings CAs lead large

As quoted A good day’s work

Going concern Mary Coleen ­Shanahan, CA,
President & CEO,
Tilley Endurables


Regulars
 
  Law Setting the record straight: earning forecasts in a prospectus and the business judgment rule — Ontario Court of Appeal’s endorsement
By Scott W. Bell

People management Is this all there is? We all have our low days at work, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to quit and run off to another job
By Carolyn Cohen

Business Valuation Expert assistance: professional financial types help assess damages, but they are useful in determining liability too
By Scott Davidson and Stephen Cole

Taxation Tax court interpretations: the Tax Court of Canada applies principles laid down by the Supreme Court of Canada
By Trent Henry & Jennifer Smith


COLUMNS
 
Letters to the editor
Inside out Moving forward
Off the record Control without ownership?
Netwatch Digital currencies
First BI, now CPM First BI, now CPM
Outlook A national securities commission?