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Features
 
  Getting back in the game
In the aftermath of the market madness, advisers must help clients reevaluate their strategies
BY GARNET ANDERSON

Hedging forward
Given that 2008 was considered the annus horribilis for the hedge fund industry, operational risk is now a prime concern for hedge fund investors. And what can we expect in the short-term future?
BY CHRISTOPHER J. ADDY


Upfront
 
People Nolan Thiessen is an aspiring Olympian, whose curling team is competing in the Olympic qualifying tournament, the Roar of the Rings.

News and trends • Numbers game • Going concern • Ask an expert • Thumbs up from volunteers • You go, curl

Bits and Bites • Tax trend turnaround? • Show me the miles • Accountant’s role keeps expanding • Training drain • Execs sad, suspicious

Value added • Public sector needs survival plan • Older workers deferring retirement


Regulars
 
  Taxation A taxpayer who appeals a GAAR assessment has a greater than 60% chance of success
BY JENNIFER SMITH

Standards The new quality control system will allow firms to show their commitment to quality control
BY CHI HO NG

Technology Document management need not be just for experts.
BY RAY DESJARDINS

Standards Getting started on adopting the new Canadian auditing standards
BY JACQUI KUYPERS

Transition to IFRS A smooth journey from Canadian GAAP to IFRS requires a risk-intelligent approach  
BY STEEN SKORSTENGAARD + KENDRA MACDONALD


From the profession
News from the profession AcSB on track for adding IFRS to Handbook • CICA launches improved knotia.ca website • The time is now — new Quality Control Standards arrive in a month • CA conferences prove popular and informative

Standards digest Recently issued pronouncements


COLUMNS
 
From the editor Investing in due diligence
Netwatch Disaster-proofing your data
Outlook Globalization slowdown