Accounting News

Profession
Sunday News Roundup 25.06.15: DST bargaining chip, RVH auditing, and more Canadian accounting news
Our weekly Canadian accounting news roundup includes the digital services tax as a G7 meeting bargaining chip, Renfrew Victoria Hospital auditors. and more

Municipal
Report finds healthcare dollars went to former CEO and executive instead of healthcare
Provincially appointed supervisor calls Renfrew Victoria Hospital use of same auditors for more than 35 years a poor financial practice as OPP investigates

Profession
US audit watchdog reports deficiencies in 2024 audit by Baker Tilly WM LLP
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board reviewed an audit conducted in 2024 by the Vancouver-based accounting firm and flagged non-compliance issues

Profession
Canadian Public Accountability Board eases enforcement action against Smythe LLP
Vancouver-based accounting firm Smythe LLP still prohibited from accepting new high-risk reporting issuer audit clients, says Canadian audit watchdog CPAB

Practice
Case Analysis: Why a business must demonstrate actual business activities before applying for business tax deductions
David J Rotfleisch examines the case of a chartered professional accountant who claimed business expenses for a company he cofounded in Prince Edward Island

Profession
Canadian Public Accountability Board eases enforcement action against PKF Antares
Alberta accounting firm allowed to accept new medium-risk reporting issuer audit clients, but some restrictions remain, says Canadian audit watchdog CPAB
Xero Partner Post Series
Partner Posts
2025 promises to be pivotal for accounting, says Ben Richmond of Xero, a moment when AI and mobile technology converge to redefine how accountants work
Partner Posts
For both new and veteran accountants, there are plenty of resources available that make it easy to learn about new digital accounting applications and tools
Partner Posts
Three ways accountants and bookkeeping professionals can usher in the next generation of accounting talent to help curb the ongoing crisis in hiring staff
Professional Development Partner Posts
Partner Posts
How CPA Ontario’s exclusive Innovation Leadership Accelerator program is helping chartered professional accountants accelerate their career trajectories
Career
Two chartered professional accountants share their insights into the Osgoode Professional LLM
Partner Posts
The Certificate of Canadian Income Tax Practice is a game-changer, that helps attract new talent to the tax profession and prepare them for successful careers