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  Corporate climate change
Corporate executives no longer regard climate change as a cost that needs to be grudgingly acknowledged. It is clear that sustainability is now a key word in accounting practices, giving CAs opportunities to add value and play an important role

Containing financial contagion
When one country’s economy is negatively affected because of changes in another country’s financial market — known as financial contagion — that is not a new phenomenon; but Canadians have never experienced it to the extent that it is being felt today


Upfront
 
People Little did Jennifer Demille know that a “No Regrets” road marker would lead her to realize her dream of a lodge to showcase an eco-friendly approach to living and relaxing. And when Nature’s Harmony opened its doors to guests last April, it was clear that others shared the North Bay, Ont., CA’s vision

News and trends Slow start to tax-free savings News from the profession

Numbers game

Ask an expert How can I reclaim my lunch break?

Bits and Bites Forgotten at 50? Don’t be a drag Political opinions You are the weakest link CA firms make the grade

Value added Putting climate change into policy* Purchasers’ turn to shine*

Findings Cost savings fuel energy savings

Going concern Amit Seth, CA, Managing Director, Saisethsons Hospitality Group Inc.


Regulars
 
  Taxation Finance’s map for income trusts to revert to corporations

Practice Management Employees expect meaningful work opportunities unrelated to the organization’s operations

Technology When looking for a new computer first figure out what you need it for

Taxation — small business SMEs should take note of the pitfalls that can lead to double taxation, interest or penalties

Transition to IFRS In the conversion to IFRS, preparers and investors will be best served by complete dialogue in the period leading up to 2011


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From the editor Climate change
Netwatch On the track to recovery
Outlook Slaves to dead economists