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  From there to here
Since it was created, the Canadian Public Accountability Board has no doubt helped audit firms operate at a stronger level. This year marks CPAB’s fifth anniversary and the question is, is there room for improvement?

A new balance sheet
As today’s employees look beyond a salary for satisfaction, today’s employers are courting new candidates and current workers with new types of benefits to help them meet their personal and professional goals


Upfront
 
People Morris Shore considers himself a survivor. Others consider him a world champion. This month, the 72-year- old not-quite-retired CA is representing Canada at the Triathlon World Championships. He trains four days a week, plays basketball and still has the energy to work part time

News and trends Toronto students win firm's video contest News from the profession CFO of the year

Numbers game

Ask an expert Are professional networking sites useful when looking for work?

Bits and Bites National tax code lampooned Cautionary tale on business sales Jailed for jihad Dialing for dollars Global gains

Value added Rethinking retirement*

Findings CAs split on future

Going concern John Bobenic, CA
President & CEO
Maxim Power Corp.


Regulars
 
  Taxation Donating securities to charity offers tax incentives, but first understand the terms

Assurance The PPA process sheds light on a business’s value and on the price of assets

Standards Why preparers, auditors and advisers should get involved in updating concepts

Insolvency Whether or not a debtor can terminate a collective agreement is a thorny issue

IFRS Time to get moving: large or small, the same deadline looms for all publicly accountable firms when it comes to the new standards

Education Nondisclosure of geographic earnings can mean loss of information


COLUMNS
 
Letters to the editor
From the editor CPAB report card
Netwatch Advice for a flat world
Work in process Is there magic in Web services?
Outlook Too much government