January 2016: as reported by The Standard. The New Revenue Standard In September 2015, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) deferred the effective date of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers by one year to provide entities with more time for implementation. The standard is now effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. Comparatives are required
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IASB Exposure Draft – Applying IFRS 9 Financial Instruments with IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts (Proposed Amendments to IFRS 4) The IASB has issued an Exposure Draft proposing amendments to IFRS 4 Insurance Contracts. Canadian stakeholders are encouraged to submit their comments to the IASB by February 8, 2016. Comment on this document today! TheGAAP.net is holding a: Buy One-Get One Free
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Strategies for Financial Managers to Retain Retiring Baby Boomers’ Skills and Expertise Baby boomers may be nearing — and, in some cases, passing — the traditional retirement age, but chief financial officers don’t appear worried about their departures from the workplace, recent Robert Half research suggests. Perhaps surprisingly, given the size of this workplace population, nearly two-thirds of financial executives
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CPA’s Directors Source News goes on to say. This report will help you better understand how board members can bridge the cybersecurity gap as they take a more central role in defining and protecting against cyber attacks and their associated risks. It examines the awareness, attitudes and practices of board members and IT security professionals to better understand how the
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Job Opportunity – Director, Public Sector Accounting The Standard reported that: CPA Canada is seeking a Director of Public Sector Accounting. This key leadership position requires both technical acumen and facilitation skills, and will bring together people and ideas, resulting in timely and high-quality standards. Résumés should be submitted by October 30, 2015. This position is based in Toronto. CPA
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Security is the top tech priority for Canadian and U.S. accountants The North America Top Technology Initiatives Survey ranks the top 10 tech initiatives and professional accountants on both sides of the border agree on the top two. “Preventing security threats such as data breaches and mobile device vulnerabilities remains a top concern for both Canadian and U.S. accountants” and
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A short time ago someone asked me if the rumor was true. I asked “What rumor?” He replied, “The one about IFRS forcing public companies to file management reports when they file their financial statements with the Ontario Securities Commission. I thought they had to file Management Discussion and Analysis Reports (MD&A) with their statements. Is there a difference between
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The following is taken from Mike Morley’s latest book “IFRS Simplified” IFRS: So many choices…. How is the accountant supposed to decide? International Financial Reporting Standards employ four key principles as guidelines to making decisions regarding which accounting treatment to apply in a particular situation. Should the asset be classified as available-for-sale or as available-for-use? Should the value assigned
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Although investor and stakeholder relations can’t be measured or calculated on a spreadsheet, their value can significantly impact your company’s bottom line. Your brand’s reputation and success are contingent upon effective relationships with not just clients, but also with others affected by how you do business. In short, healthy stakeholder and investor relations are crucial for running a sustainable enterprise.
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New Survey Shows Accountants Prefer Tackling Problems Over Crunching Numbers: as released on: TORONTO, March 18, 2015 /CNW/ – What do most accountants enjoy about their profession? Apparently 39% of accounting and finance professionals enjoy solving problems; as discovered in a Robert Half Finance & Accounting survey. While 29% enjoy making strategic recommendations for the business to give them the
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