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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Whether you’ve started or you’re months away: now is the time to get started. Do you have a job description? if you don’t you could start by doing a search online for any relevant job descriptions. Try getting two or three and consolidate all the different duties. Then review to make sure that all the important duties are there. This
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Keep in mind that while we are reducing absenteeism; we are also reducing turnover, if we are creating conditions that inspire employees to come to work. I am proud to say that am batting nearly 1,000 when it comes to retaining personnel. I can count on one hand how many people have quit their position; while they were working for
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The Committee discussed various issues raised by stakeholders to consider which, if any, should be suggested to the AcSB for inclusion in the 2017 Annual Improvements. As reported by the Standard. The Committee agreed to suggest the following to the AcSB: Item to Be Considered as Part of the 2017 Annual Improvements Foreign Currency Translation – Reversal of Previously Recorded
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Yesterday we spoke about absenteeism costing the Canadian economy billions of dollars every year. When we are working hard trying to make our organizations profitable; absenteeism can be a major blow to our bottom line. Why not control absenteeism in your organization; this may even lead to a competitive advantage over your competitors. Encourage your team to exercise; there are
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Accounting Standards Oversight Council discusses the activities of the AcSB and PSAB, and related matters. As reported by The Standard. At its meeting in Ottawa on June 9-10, 2016, the Accounting Standards Oversight Council (AcSOC) received presentations on, and discussed, the following: Accounting Standards Board Activities The AcSB’s Academic Advisory Council Update on International Accounting Matters Public Sector Accounting Board
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Read the report for details about the Group’s discussions. As reported by The Standard. IFRS Discussion Group Archived Audio Webcast May 31, 2016 The IFRS Discussion Group is a discussion forum only. The Group’s purpose is to assist the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) regarding the identification of issues arising on the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) in Canada.
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If we haven’t had that CPA accounting topic before, and we choose your idea; we will award you two tickets to attend and an exclusive meet and greet with the founder of TheGAAP.net (Paul J. Calleri) shortly following the workshop. TheGAAP.net has just presented: Time Management Solutions for Increased Productivity in February and is back by popular demand on April
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Our 2015-2016 Annual Report provides you with an account of the work we did in serving the public interest by establishing and contributing to the development of standards for financial reporting by all Canadian private sector entities. As reported by The Standard. This year’s report includes: our Chair’s message: Linda Mezon highlights our dedication to expanding our stakeholder reach; and
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Read the IASB Chair Hans Hoogervorst’s speech delivered at the IFRS Foundation Conference in Zurich. He focuses on the IASB’s plans to prioritize improvements to the communications effectiveness of financial statements based on IFRSs — a main outcome of the recent Agenda Consultation and his priority in his second term as Chair. As reported by The Standard. Better Communication 30
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