Colin Ellis
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Canada’s audit regulator reports significant findings increase
New CPAB CEO cites management systems, cryptocurrency challenges
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PCAOB fines Deloitte Canada for impaired audit independence
Canadian firm “audited its own work” for South African gold mining client
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Mandatory audit firm rotation fails to deliver on goals
Global audit market study from Source Global Research provides Canadian ammunition
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Deloitte reigns supreme as Big Four report record global revenues
PwC, EY bottom lines boosted by consulting fees
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CPA Canada federal climate change pact counters sustainability criticism
Natural Resources Canada to split cost of $1.45 million awareness initiative
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Are CRA auditors biased against wealthy Canadians?
Tax accountants, lawyers irate over CRA auditor survey on tax avoidance
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Court ruling on charities could be financial windfall for tax accountants
OSC decision ruling opens door to unlimited political lobbying by HNW clients
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CRA auditors say tax system benefits corporations, wealthy Canadians
Professional employees call for more training, technology to address inequities
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Special Report: Manafort trial a cautionary tale in accounting ethics
The testimony of Paul Manafort's tax accountant shows the ethical risks of working with some high net worth clients
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How Canadian accounting firms are maximizing profitability
Referrals are still key revenue drivers; fixing inefficiencies is key to cutting costs
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Voluntary disclosures drop under new VDP unreported income rules
CRA statistics confirm predictions of tax accountants, lawyers
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Canadian cloud app Hubdoc acquired by Xero accounting software
UPDATED, August 2, 11:30 a.m. - Xero expands its presence in Canada with purchase of popular application
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Small accounting firms struggling with technology decisions
A new public practice technology survey reveals contradictions in IT planning
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Auto industry titan Sergio Marchionne, FCPA, FGCA, FCA, dead at 66
Italian-Canadian CPA shook the auto world by rescuing Fiat and Chrysler from bankruptcy
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Fraud Blotter: Former Manitoba CPA sentenced to six years in prison
Our roundup of recent accounting fraud allegations and sentencing
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How much do sole practitioners make in the accounting profession?
A new survey looks at the business of public practice in Canada
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Good news for students: CPA Canada to offer May 2020 CFE
A spring CFE provides more flexibility to private and public sector students
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Canadian business confidence sags amidst Trump vs. Trudeau in Q2
Taxes, trade and tariffs take their toll on business confidence
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Deloitte Canada promotes auditor review to audit committees
A uniquely Canadian solution to the threats posed by the long tenure of some external auditors
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Multinational accounting under increased scrutiny as BEPs reporting begins
Minister of National Revenue announces first OECD information exchange
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Consulting in Canada: Where the Big Four firms are making money
Canadian Accountant does a deep dive into the numbers from Source Global Research
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New CRA tax gap stats shows underground economy dwarfs offshore avoidance
Publicity, better enforcement, have led to increased disclosure
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Big Four accounting firms dominate Canadian consulting market
Market share and growth of auditors outpacing all other consulting firms
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PwC Canada names new leadership team
Incoming PwC Canada chief executive officer Nicolas Marcoux announces his leadership team, effective July 1, 2018
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U.S. judge denies former Penn West accountants’ bid to dismiss SEC charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission can proceed in its case against two Canadian accountants over alleged accounting scheme
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