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  Conversion checkup
New developments are coming fast and furious as January 1, 2011 – aka Day 1 of IFRS – approaches. Where do publicly accountable companies stand in their preparations for this historic switchover?
BY JEFF BUCKSTEIN

Seven key differences
In the transition to international standards, publicly accountable enterprises will have to deal with a few common issues. Here is a comparison of the old and new ways.
BY NADI CHALA AND ANDRÉE LAVIGNE


Regulars
 
  Taxation New tax savings opportunity: the $5,000 limit to tax-free savings accounts may be higher for contributions of employee stock option plans

Assurance Realistic strategies: when auditing information and communication technology

Standards Going global: The implications of the new financial reporting standard on income tax

Taxation – small business A few green measures: A tax stimulus could help SMEs go green.

People management Management myths: Do open-door policies work for you?


From the profession
News from the profession Fair values • CAs in the news • MAPP survey provides firms with benchmark compensation data • IIN delivers value • Helping you plan a seamless transition to IFRS

Standards digest Recently issued pronouncements


COLUMNS
 
From the editor Time to get serious – really
Netwatch Accountancy in the Twitter era
Outlook Corporate compensation
Work in process Does it make sense to invest in technology in tough times?
Letters to the editor