The Giving Tree:- On the whole, Canadians are generous, giving over $14 billion each year to registered charities. But, with over 86,000 different charitable organizations to choose from, determining who to support can be difficult. Until life throws a curve ball. On February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake and a series of aftershocks struck the southeastern part of Turkey and
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M&A Update and the Pitfalls to Avoid Sponsored by Jeffrey Gregory of Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. An interactive online zoom call on February 28th at 07:00 pm Eastern Time This presentation will cover recent trends and developments in the market for mergers & acquisitions in North America. It will also address some of the common mistakes among business owners looking to sell their
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Congratulations, your hard work and dedication has paid off, you’re now a manager. What’s first; I would say first thing is take a moment to congratulate yourself. You worked hard to get here; University or College then articling and or training or you’re still studying and already have been promoted, or you have not yet started any formal training; but worked
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ESG – Preparing your clients for ESG/Sustainable Reporting Sponsored by Jeffrey Gregory of Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. An interactive online zoom call on February 20th at 07:00 pm Eastern Time Environmental, Social, and Governance/Sustainable reporting is growing in importance. This session will talk about ESG / Sustainability Reporting including different mandates as well as how to work with data as it
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Canada appointed:- Canada was appointed as one of 13 jurisdictions and regions from around the world to form the new Sustainability Standards Advisory Forum (SSAF). The SSAF will work with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) towards a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability-related disclosure for capital markets. As reported by The Standard. Learn more Visit TheGAAP.net daily to be
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Becoming a great Finance-Accounting Communicator/Storyteller Sponsored by Jeffrey Gregory of Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. An interactive online zoom call on January 30th at 07:00 pm Eastern Time Why is having great communication skills a ‘game changer’ for any Finance or Accounting professional? 85% of our success is driven by our communication skills as per The Dale Carnegie Institute. Warren Buffett
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Goal Setting: How to set goals and achieve them in 2023 Sponsored by Jeffrey Gregory of Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc. An interactive online zoom call on January 17th at 07:00 pm Eastern Time Success starts with goal setting. But how do you know if you are setting the right goals? And if you have the right goals, how does a goal go from
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FRAS Canada is hiring! The work of a standard-setting staff member is far reaching – influencing organizations, investors, and citizens from coast to coast – and beyond. Join a team of professionals dedicated to serving the public interest. Check out our current job opportunities. As reported by The Standard. Learn more Visit TheGAAP.net daily to be kept up to
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As reported by the WHO Be patient and be safe:- Advice for the public: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) This content is last updated on 10 May 2022. Vaccines explained series This page includes advice from WHO on ways to protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The downloadable infographics below provide guidance on general and specific topics related to the
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Here are five reasons that a responsible investment approach can make a real difference, for you and for the planet. As shared by Jeffrey Gregory. READ MORE >
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