Category Archives: Accounting

Webinar – IFRS Update with the AcSB and IASB

IFRS update

Sign up now!Tune in to this webinar on October 12, 2016 to hear from the AcSB Chair, Linda Mezon, and IASB Board member, Stephen Cooper. Stephen will provide an update on IFRSs, giving Canadians a rare opportunity to discuss IFRS-related topics directly with a member of the IASB. As reported by The Standard. Event Details Location and date: Online (English)

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Cash Flow: Handle it now; before it becomes out of control

CPA of your company

Cash flow is an important part of any company’s operations. Insufficient funds can lead to a bad credit rating, penalty and interest expenses, vendors placing our orders on hold etc. It can even lead to the downfall of the company.   Not only is not being able to pay bills; embarrassing; but as I said before it could also cripple the

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Call for Nominations – Auditing and Assurance Standards Oversight Council

AASOC is a constantly evolving independent, volunteer body with its finger on the pulse of the ever-changing complexities of Canada’s business community. As reported by The Standard. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about playing a public interest role. Apply by September 9, 2016. About AASOC We are a constantly evolving independent, volunteer body with its finger on

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AcSB Meeting Agenda – September 21-22, 2016

Virtual Roundtable Discussions

The topics the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) plans to discuss, in addition to routine updates, and anticipated actions, if any, are outlined below. Although current at the date prepared (August 29, 2016), this agenda is subject to change. International Financial Reporting Standards Accounting Standards Advisory Forum (ASAF) Gather input from the AcSB on topics to be covered at ASAF’s September

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DON’T FORGET! IFRS Discussion Group Meeting Agenda – September 13, 2016

IFRS update

An agenda covering the topics for discussion is now available. Get more information about the meeting to be held in Saskatoon, including how to attend in person. Date: September 13, 2016 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Delta Bessborough Salon Batoche 601 Spadina Crescent East Saskatoon SK  S7K 3G8 Public Observation: Complete the Observer Registration Form Read the Guidelines for

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You’ve Planned and Implemented Your Budget But the Teams are Not Hitting the Targets: What Next?

Yesterday we spoke about “Organizations that just set a budget and do not hit the budget; do so at their own peril”. But what if you painstakingly planned the total Budget for next year, you had everyone participate and agree to the targets and this year the targets are not being met. What do you do? I am sure many

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Organizations that just set a budget and do not hit the budget; do so at their own peril.

Budget implications

A budget is a quantitative expression of a goal. One of the greatest tools accountants have to help management achieve their goals is a budget. The Sales Department must achieve the targets that they have committed themselves to. If revenue falls short of expectations and expenses are not reduced accordingly, then losses may occur. Alternatively, if expenses exceed budget targets,

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The Budget: One of The Accountants Greatest Tools to Help Organizations Hit Their Goals!

Budget implications

If you believe this and you have not implemented a Budgeting system for your organization; when are you planning to do so? We accountants are a very busy bunch, however some things have to be done and a budget is one of those things. So much so; that I would say that hiring someone to backfill your position while you

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FYI Article – Subsidiaries and Interests in Joint Arrangements: Take Advantage of the Transitional Provisions in 2016

This article highlights the availability of transitional provisions on initial transition to Sections 1591 and 3056. As reported by The Standard. Are you a private enterprise thinking about preparing consolidated financial statements? The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) has made this easier for 2016. Section 1591, Subsidiaries, and Section 3056, Interests in Joint Arrangements, are effective for annual periods beginning on

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What are your biggest fears as a CPA of your company for the last quarter of 2016?

Is the economy keeping you up at night?   Are you concerned about the risks to your company?   Are you worrying about Cybercrime? As a CPA of our company we have many responsibilities however we always have to be on the lookout for any factors that can affect our financial or managerial reporting and the business we are involved in.

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