It’s the subject no one wants to talk about: mental health. But with one-fifth of Canadians experiencing a mental health issue, chances are you’ll encounter it. And when it starts to affect your workplace, avoiding it isn’t an option. That first audit season triggered something in David Albert Newman. Back in 2000, he recalls how his firm at the time
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A majority of small businesses that use outside accountants are engaging them only for specific services and support, according to the web-based survey of 472 small businesses. The business owners who use outside accountants rely on them most for accounting services (76%), bookkeeping services (49%) and tax support (46% personal; 43% business tax compliance; and 43% corporate tax). A minority
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A survey of compensation among CPAs is about to be released. Have things changed since the last report and how does the profession compare with others? When Robin Taub entered the job market, she was convinced that, in her case, there would be no disparity in compensation compared to her fellow male graduates. As a vigorously recruited honours student from
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Volunteer Opportunity – Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee The AcSB is currently seeking volunteers for its new Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee. If you have an interest in accounting and reporting standards for private sector not-for-profit organizations, please submit a resumé by August 4, 2015. The AcSB goes on to say: Do you have an in-depth knowledge of accounting standards for private sector not-for-profit
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What are the biggest fears for Canadian CFOs? As a follow up to our article: What are your biggest fears as a CPA?, we examine the primary concerns for Canadian CFO’s in 2015. Based on the quarter’s findings in 2013, Canadian CFO’s were, in general, more optimistic than their American counterparts, which is a significant change from what was reported before. Deloitte’s Q1 CFO
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TORONTO, July 9, 2015 /TheGAAP.net/ – For individuals on the outside it can often feel like those in the financial world use a language all their own, with enough acronyms, formulas and jargon to make their head spin. So it’s no surprise that financial professionals have trouble trying to get across complex financial information to coworkers. In a Robert Half Finance
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BBC states: “Japan’s Nikkei index rebounded slightly on Tuesday, a day after stock markets had fallen in the wake of Greece’s decision to reject the terms of an international bailout. The Nikkei closed up 1.3% at 20,376.59. Stock markets around the world had fallen on Monday in reaction to the “no” vote in Greece’s referendum, but the declines were not as
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There are more than 4,000 CPAs in Nova Scotia and over 190,000 across Canada. Accounting professions in Nova Scotia to use CPA. THE CHRONICLE HERALD Published July 2, 2015: “The accounting profession in Nova Scotia now has a new single professional designation.” Read here: http://thechronicleherald.ca/business/1296659-accounting-profession-in-n.s.-to-use-cpa Visit TheGAAP.net daily to be kept up to date on accounting information, trends and changes. Visit also
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Fellow CPA Ontario members: 2015-2016 Annual Membership Dues Deadline This is a reminder that each year, CPA’s are required to pay Annual Membership Dues (AMD) and submit their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) declaration. This is also the time of the year to review and update your contact information. Bylaw 4.10 states: “all CPAs are required to provide CPA Ontario with current contact information.” The deadlines are
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CPA Canada is presenting this free Webinar as follows: “Tune in to this webinar on July 7, 2015 (English) or July 8, 2015 (French) to hear highlights of the AcSB 2016-2021 Draft Strategic Plan and how you can provide input to its finalization.” “At the Leading Edge of Financial Reporting – The AcSB’s Next Strategic Plan” The AcSB has invited everyone
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