Time Management Solutions for Increased Productivity Workshop = Increased Productivity = Improved Service + Increased Profitability Law Society of Upper Canada CPD Credit: 3 hours Canadian CPA Credit: 4 hours Complimentary: “19 TIPS TO MORE PRODUCTIVE MEETINGS” with registration Register Time Management Solutions for Increased Productivity Workshop This program provides strategies and tools to help you become more focused, organized and

4 Good Reasons to Use a Small Business Consultant Most small business owners are highly skilled multitaskers — and proud of it. However, because they are so accustomed to doing everything (or almost) themselves, many don’t think about enlisting the help of a small business consultant. That means they might be missing out on some important benefits for their business.

Has a new annual reporting period begun for your organization? Make sure you know the effective dates of accounting standards issued recently   The Standard reports: No matter the type of reporting entity you are and which set of accounting standards you apply, it pays to be mindful of when recently issued pronouncements become effective. Especially now that a new

Step up and use your skills and knowledge to help the Task Force; or if you know someone who would be suitable let them know about this volunteer opportunity. PSAB is currently seeking members for its Public Private Partnerships Task Force. If you are interested, please submit a resumé by February 15, 2016; as reported by the Standard. This Task Force

Come join us in congratulating Mr. Reinhard Dotzlaw.   Reinhard Dotzlaw, National Managing Partner, Audit Professional Practice, KPMG Canada, has been reappointed as a member of the IASB’s IFRS Interpretations Committee. Mr. Dotzlaw will serve a second three-year term commencing July 1, 2016. Visit TheGAAP.net daily to be kept up to date on accounting information, trends and changes.   Visit

BIGGEST FEARS FOR CFOS   Canadian CFOs have traditionally expressed higher net optimism than their U.S. counterparts, so this quarter’s findings mark a significant change from the past. Although sales growth expectations in Canada continue to outpace those in the United States and earnings growth expectations are roughly the same, Canadian CFOs are more muted when it comes to such