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Features
 
  Survival guide
Things are looking bleak for the Canadian economy and some economists fear that things will get worse, much worse. So what can CAs do to help their companies and clients navigate through such tough times?

Exit strategies
CAs might pay more attention to their investments than the average person does, but are they as prepared for their retirement as they could be?


Upfront
 
People Drew Kendel is not just a volunteer rugby coach and treasurer for the Regina Rugby Union, he’s also starting his sixth season as a wing with the Prairie Fire rugby team. The CA says helping with the books is just one way to give back to the sport

News and trends • Your pain is your employer's gain • News from the profession • Standards digest

Numbers game

Ask an expert How can I boost staff morale in spite of the economic downturn?

Bits and Bites • You’re the professional to beat • Accountants are perceived to have integrity • Asleep at the IFRS switch? • Ready to relocate • Tax cost comparison

Value added • Director compensation follows workload • Tax teams move to centre stage

Findings Credit crunch

Going concern Dave Gadhia, CA, CEO, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment


Regulars
 
  Taxation When withholding tax is paid in error, the CRA can legally keep it

Assurance MI 52-109 has improved the public reporting and disclosure process for public corporations

Education It’s crucial for investors, issuers and policy-makers to understand the effects of tax incentives on the pricing of securities

Technology Are open source business systems and software as a service the next generation of ERP?


COLUMNS
 
Letters to the editor Letters to the editor
From the editor Fighting the downturn
Netwatch Keep those ideas coming
Outlook Corporate financing