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  He's in the army now
Patrick Martin spent seven months as a soldier with the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan. Just what was his job in the war-torn country? The 37-year-old captain and CA was in charge of managing a $15-million budget to help Afghans rebuild their country

The importance of being ethical
Be it in public practice or in industry, chartered accountants are subject to demanding rules of conduct that are there to protect the public. Few CAs can imagine that their competence will be scrutinized, but it can happen


Upfront
 
People Who knew martial arts and accounting have much in common? As David Moylan will tell you, the training for both requires great discipline. And he should know: he’s not only a CA, he is also the owner of and instructor at a kung fu academy in Ontario

News and trends • CA-inspired shredathon a “grate” success • News from the profession

Numbers game

Ask an expert I’m starting a new job. How can I best adapt to a different work culture?

Bits and Bites • What Hollywood thinks of you • International rally cry: tax the rich • Cash legacy not king • Small biz down on CRA • Easing into retirement

Value added • Time for CFOs to lead* • Concerns about pension crisis fading?*

Findings More on balance

Going concern Lorne Wallace, CA
Founder and President
Lone Wolf Real Estate Technologies


Regulars
 
  Taxation Taxpayers would be wise to approach advanced tax rulings with caution

Assurance What’s in store for Canadian auditors once ISA is adopted?

Practice management Managing mergers is challenging but in the end worthwhile for all involved

Legal issues Quebec superior court decision has bearing on what burden a client must carry in investment losses

Standards As standards go international, look for answers from within when accounting for insurance contracts

Technology Any firm that stores, processes or transmits credit card data must comply with security standards


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Letters to the editor Letters to the editor
From the editor Army accountant in Afghanistan
Netwatch Things to do, gadgets to buy
Work in process Collaboration is the key
Outlook The biofuel fiasco