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January-February 2012

		The business of inclusion In today’s world, diversity is more than just good HR, it’s good business too. How far have big and medium accounting firms gone to embrace this practice and do they need to implement more programs to attract people from diverse communities? BY JOHN LORINC Use your assets A significant issue confronting CAs is assisting their respective organizations and/or clients in the search for capital. While a lagging economic recovery and a tight credit market still plague M&A and expansion opportunities for companies, there is a cure for these woes BY NEIL BLAIR + JOE RODRIGUES

People A few years ago, CA Ken Day was trying out violins at a local music store when you might say he was discovered. The co-owner of a burgeoning Manitoba accounting firm was heard by a customer, who invited Day to audition with The Winnipeg Pops. Day is now a member of the orchestra, where he plays first violin News and trends • Numbers game • Fool me twice, shame on me • Going concern • New female CAs outpace males • Ask an expert Bits and Bites • Bonus or bust • Divided stance on romance • Call for caps • Canadian tax system in top 15% • Tax refund reality Value added • CSR is worth the investment • The health and productivity advantage

		Taxation A recent court decision means victory for the taxpayer and gives guidance on transfer-pricing disputes   BY RENE FLEMING + JENNIFER SMITH Assurance Decisions about switching to cloud computing should be based on sound practices BY YVES GIARD + ANDRÉ LESSARD Standards To be effective, a single set of standards needs only one designated interpreter   BY KAREN McCARDLE Legal issues An Alberta court decision could open the door for CAs to be pulled into unwanted litigation BY DON DEAR

News from the profession Creating value for our members CICA sets its agenda for 2010 • Notice to Members — 2010-2011 CICA Member Fee • Canadian standards in transition — overview • Call for entries for corporate reporting awards

Standards digest Recently issued pronouncements

From the editor Diversity, more than an HR issue Netwatch Dude, where’s my laptop? Outlook The information revolution Letters to the editor