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  Top 10 tech issues
On an annual basis the CICA’s Information Technology Advisory Committee consults with CAs to find out what their greatest technology concerns are. Here is the roundup of the priorities facing the profession in 2008

Malware, spyware, spamware, beware
They are everywhere, little digital critters that can make your computer system sick, or just make it shut down. You may think you have them under control, but you could be wrong. Here’s why and how you should watch out for them


Upfront
 
People As a young accountant, Vincent Dong was faced with the challenges of Canada’s business culture. He mastered them and went on toset up three businesses. Today, his LEAP program teaches immigrant professionals linguistic and cultural nuances Canadians take for granted

News and trends News from the profession

Numbers game

Ask an expert What business etiquette should I keep in mind when abroad?

Bits and Bites Penchant to print the personal Security software market up 20% Spam stats staggering Five years for IFRS Techno-file tally

Value added Can IT be run like a business?*

Findings Employers not maximizing talent

Going concern Spencer Grabe, CA, President, DICA Electronics Ltd.


Regulars
 
  Taxation A change in a CRA policy has some wondering how safe is safe income

Personal financial planning CAs and financial planners are the professionals most likely to help clients achieve investment goals

Technology The best means to ensure your accounting system is relevant is through Phase 2 projects

Transition to IFRS The change to IFRS may affect a lot more than financial statements

Assurance What happens when the internal auditor becomes the auditee?

Education Studies show that audit-firm or audit partner rotation do not improve audit quality


COLUMNS
 
Letters to the editor
From the editor It’s IT time again
Netwatch Do you copy?
Work in process Enterprise software survey 2008
Outlook Apocalypse not now
CAmagazine - Centennial - 1911-2011

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