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Harmony or discord?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Global transfer pricing is a major issue for MNEs, but at times there seems to be more discord than harmony
BY SEAN KRUGER

Where’s the info?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Data analysis may not be a silver bullet, but it can accelerate the execution of audits
BY TONY RITLOP

No easy task

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The changeover to IFRS is a major challenge, but it’s also an opportunity for audit firms to review procedures
BY RAFAL KUCZYNSKI

Toward the green deal

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A number of serious issues are at stake at the Copenhagen climate change summit
BY BRIGITTE ALEPIN + JULIE LAROCQUE + FRANÇOIS THERRIAULT

CAs are holding their own

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

SMEs set to increase international business

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Incentives are still “in”

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Incentives are still “in”

Ask an expert

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

What’s the best way to respond to an angry client?

What would a world-class innovator do?

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

What would a world-class innovator do?

Moving forward

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Moving forward

Nudge theory

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Nudge theory

The CAS audit

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

What will an audit under the new Canadian auditing standards mean for management and audit committees?
BY ERIC TURNER

Mut muts

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

These provisions under the Income Tax Act may turn out to be new tricks for an old dog
BY RENE FLEMING

What is it worth?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The mechanics of valuing a small, private firm are not difficult; the challenge is in arriving at a reasonable discount
BY LOLA SIM + KLEMENS WILHELM

Transitional questions

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Financial reporting under IFRS is relevant for investors, but is it reliable and comparable?
BY DENIS CORMIER + MICHEL MAGNAN

A portfolio that adds value

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Another level of advice can be beneficial to investors, and CAs are the ones to offer a second opinion
BY DEBORAH WETMORE

Use your assets

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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

The business of inclusion

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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

News from the profession

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

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

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Recently issued pronouncements

String break

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Diversity, more than an HR issue

Elephants on the march, again

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Elephants on the march, again

Yes, it’s top 10 tech time

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Small biz goes green

Ask an expert

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Who should I list as a reference on my CV?

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Islamic finance course comes to Canada

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

One for the books

Letters to the editor

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Going beyond tradition

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Going beyond tradition

Learn to innovate

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Learn to innovate

CA to CEO

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

There is no map for getting to the top, but a CA designation can definitely help when the opportunity arises, says Leon Goren, a CA who now serves as president of an executive coaching and mentoring organization.

Defining benefits

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Defined benefit pension plans are complex. And for anyone considering retirement or about to make a decision concerning his or her pension arrangements, he or she must first fully understand the choices available and the implications of those choices
BY PATRICK LONGHURST

Cash for life

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

With their guaranteed payments and tax advantages, annuities are becoming a major component of retirement and estate planning in the US, with billions of dollars flooding into these products. So why aren’t annuities as popular in Canada?
BY PETER J. MERRICK

Keeping count

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Kateri Jacobs doesn’t just handle The School of Dance’s finances, its $900,000 budget or its grant applications, she also teaches everything from creative movement for kids to ballet for adults at the Ottawa-based nonprofit charitable educational organization. And oh yes, she occasionally performs, too

News from the profession

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

CICA launches e-commerce site • Exploring new directions in accounting education • CICA conference to bring environmental issues into better focus

It pays to plan

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A new study points to the value of comprehensive, integrated financial planning – for all net worth groups.

Communication is key as IFRS deadline looms

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Communication is key as IFRS deadline looms

Changing rules leads list of issues

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Changing rules leads list of issues

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The future has arrived

Going concern

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Robert Biron, CA•IT
President & CEO
Northumberland Hills Hospital

CA "it" factor

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

So what makes a good CA? Do they excel in math and sports, are theyorganized and outgoing? Industry experts debunk the stereotypes and present a picture of the typical young CA by dissecting the characteristics and traits that are needed to succeed in the profession
BY LORIE MURDOCH

Insolvency then and now

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Few accounting subspecialties have changed as radically as insolvency. Today practitioners do more than monitor receiverships or liquidations. The scope of their practice is more broad based and business oriented as they aim to revive insolvent companies rather than preside over the corporate equivalent of estate sales
BY JOHN LORINC

Don’t wait to innovate

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Don’t wait to innovate

Are future generations short-changed?

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Are future generations short-changed?

Contributing factors

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Contributing factors

Card tricks

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Drug traffickers, terrorists and other criminals have found a simple and ingenious way to launder their dirty money
BY DAVID MALAMED

Finishing touches

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The IFRS deadline is finally here, and while there has been a great deal of preparation, it’s not over yet
BY JEFF BUCKSTEIN

Bridging the gaps

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

While earnouts can bridge valuation differences and solve a problem, they can also create other problems
BY FRED D. TANNENBAUM

Benchmarking survey 2010

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Ever wondered how your organization stacks up in performance against its peers? We’re conducting a benchmarking survey to help you find out.

A modest proposal

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Everyone would like to see tax disputes resolved quickly, but in Canada there are a few impediments to settling such cases
BY FRED O'RIORDAN

Farewell old fax

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Farewell old fax

Diversifying talents

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Diversifying talents

Where are we heading?

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Where are we heading?

Standards digest

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Recently issued pronouncements

First-place finish

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A competitive runner since school, Greg Wieczorek ran his first marathon only four years ago, averaging less than seven minutes per mile. And ever since, speed has paid off for him. Last year he finished as the top Canadian at the renowned New York City Marathon, as well as running his personal best

News from the profession

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

April workshops to help SMEs in mining and software sectors implement IFRS • CICA resources help smooth transition to CAS • CICA planning another ESG conference • New edition of Dictionnaire de la comptabilité et de la gestion financière slated for early 2011 • Great open field for CAs: Sir David Tweedie • New website for employers of CA students

Manitoba tops Canadian generosity index

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Manitoba tops Canadian generosity index

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

As social media sites gain in popularity, users need to be aware of the dark side of sharing too much information
BY DAVID MALAMED

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Think and act big

Letters to the editor

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The great CA roundup

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The great CA roundup

Greed is bad

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Greed is bad

No quick fix

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When it comes to managing fraud risk in an organization, there’s no easy solution. It’s all about being on guard
BY YVES NADEAU

Royal treatment

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Certain industries are more susceptible to royalty fraud, but investigating and proving it is a challenging process
BY DAVID MALAMED

A unified approach?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

While governing bodies work to converge transfer pricing and customs valuation, importers should work to mitigate the risks
BY LISA ZAJKO + ANGELINE ZIOULAS

No cause for panic

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Forming a plan for NFPO audits under CAS and a few other steps will help improve service to clients and reduce audit risks
BY PHIL COWPERTHWAITE + CHI HO NG

Sorting out the jargon

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Good lease management could be complex for tenants, but thanks to audit professionals it can be easily sorted out
BY MARTIN SANTERRE

Gambling on fraud

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Employers should play their cards right when dealing with any employees who exhibit signs of a gambling addiction
BY DAVID MALAMED

Razing silos and slabs

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Growth sometimes leads to divisions, but for professional service firms it’s important to present a united front
BY ÈVE LAURIER

A strategy for all

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Failure to have a business plan that works across all sectors can be a serious risk, but one that good governance can offset
BY JEAN-SÉBASTIEN MERCIER

Standards digest

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Recently issued pronouncements

Profitable producer

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

As a kid growing up in a northern Ontario mining town, Thomas Walden dreamt about becoming a film producer. Today the Toronto-based CA runs a business affairs and film production company, producing films and TV shows, and winning awards at film festivals worldwide

News from the profession

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Canadian accounting profession in a globalized world • Members invited to participate in two key benchmarking studies • Notice to members — 2011-2012 CICA member fee • Accounting standards for private enterprises — new online tools

Seven traits of top audit executives

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The president of the Institute of Internal Auditors shares his thoughts on what it takes to become a CAE.

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

From bombs to beauty

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Surging optimism fuels investment

Ask an expert

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

My boss says I need to clean up my desk. Is this really a big deal?

Numbers game

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Top names for chief executives

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Top names for chief executives

Will changes bring transparency?

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Some fear that proposed changes to pension accounting may make DB plans less attractive to companies
BY DARREN HENDERSON + CHRISTINE WIEDMAN

Too good to be true

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Investment fraud is on the rise. So make sure you know what red flags to look out for when giving a client advice
BY DAVID MALAMED

Governance and risk in a global economy

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Getting global tax risk management wrong can mean financial disaster, but getting it right can yield many competitive benefits
BY FRED O'RIORDAN

Income tax, then and now

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

A quick review of the past four decades of the tax system proves it’s a complex Canadian tax world
BY MICHAEL CADESKY + PETER WEISSMAN

The language of business

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Imagine a better world

You don’t look a day over 100!

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

You don’t look a day over 100!

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A new report form Ernst & Young looks at demographic shifts, clean tech and other long-term developments that are shaping our world.

Going concern

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Arlene Anderson, CA
Co-owner & president,
Sam Bat

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Smartphones are changing everything

Letters to the editor

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The ABCs of RCAs

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

RCAs might just be the best way to provide suitable retirement income for employees while offering flexibility for employers
BY TREVOR PARRY

Strength in letters

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

CA, CMA, CGA ... is a single CPA the better route?
BY JOSEPH PETRIE

Lender, can you spare a dime - or two?

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Smaller companies are still facing an uphill battle in getting credit post downturn, a new executive research report suggests.

Find me the money

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Locating and recovering assets has always been an integral part of fraud investigations, but today that’s the new mantra
BY DAVID MALAMED

Budget 2011 and partnerships

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Proposed rules aim to impose fairness and equity when it comes to deferring recognition of income in partnership structures
BY BYRON BESWICK + JENNIFER SMITH

Mobile insecurity

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The proliferation of mobile computing has brought on a number of challenges, specifically around security issues
BY YAN BARCELO

My journey through the cloud

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

My journey through the cloud

It’s not cloudy anymore

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

It’s not cloudy anymore

Political nearsightedness

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Political nearsightedness

Letters to the editor

Old-school methods work best for job hunt

Online insurance purchases on the rise

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Canadian companies move to the clouds

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

How Canada went from being one of the slowest adopters of cloud computing to one of the top three globally.

Going concern

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Bryan McLeod, CA
CEO,
Storage Appliance Corp.

Ask an expert

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Should I accept a promotion that doesn’t include a raise?

No change in nonaudit fees

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

No change in nonaudit fees

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Philip Maguire, CA
Managing director,
Executive Mentors

Ask an expert

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

I keep butting heads with my boss. What should I do?

Youth lack money skills

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Youth lack money skills

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

What do I (and my clients) need to know about Canada’s new anti-spam law?

Optimism only slightly dampened

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

New ideas about innovation

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

New ideas about innovation

Gearing up for tomorrow

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Gearing up for tomorrow

The 411 on the 420s

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Deciphering codes and arcane references is all in a day’s work for forensic accountants
BY DAVID MALAMED

New standards for NFPOs

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The AcSB and PSAB joined forces to update financial reporting frameworks for NFPOs, which have diverse needs
BY BRIAN BARRINGTON + JIM KEATES

Transfer-pricing implications

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Treasury-related transactions pose problems in applying arm’s-length pricing
BY ANDREI TARASSOV + JAIME NEMETH + THOMAS TSIOPOULOS

Passing comments on PACs

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The tax and legal communities may have to wait to get a clear picture of appropriate PAC provisions
BY MANU KAKKAR

The changing accounting landscape

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Uniting Canada’s accounting profession
BY DEIRDRE McMURDY

Government’s bad act

Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Government’s bad act

Insurance rebates for keeners

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Insurance rebates for keeners

More than one “surefire” road

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

More than one “surefire” road

Standards digest

Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Recently issued pronouncements

News from the profession

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Federal funding for CICA to help internationally trained accountants become CAs • Website supports women seeking leadership positions • Customs and Canada’s expanding trade network

A higher calling

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Jamie Baillie credits his old boss for his decision to make a career change. Baillie gave up a comfortable position as a CEO to run for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia and help rebuild the party. Then, all he had to do was win a seat in the provincial legislature

Ask an expert

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

How can I get team members to move past their conflicts?

Numbers game

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Is your name within your domain?

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Is your name within your domain?

What end-users want

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

What end-users want

Letters to the editor

Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500