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US audit watchdog sanctions Canadian accounting firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP

PCAOB reminds registered public accounting firms they must file Form 3, Special Report, no later than 30 days after the occurrence of the reportable event

New Brunswick: 'Change is needed' – Consultations begin on province's high property taxes

The new Liberal provincial government has frozen property taxes as it follows through with a campaign promise of tax reform currently in the discovery phase

CPA Canada accused of sending inaccurate member fee information to Ontario accountants

Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario says assertions made by national Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada in a LinkedIn message are false

Patrick Brown’s $180M transportation funding gap just the beginning of pain for Brampton taxpayers

Critics say the property tax base — Brampton homeowners — will eventually be forced to cover substantial deficits as a result of budget and tax freezes

US audit watchdog sanctions Canadian accounting firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP

PCAOB reminds registered public accounting firms they must file Form 3, Special Report, no later than 30 days after the occurrence of the reportable event

New Brunswick: 'Change is needed' – Consultations begin on province's high property taxes

The new Liberal provincial government has frozen property taxes as it follows through with a campaign promise of tax reform currently in the discovery phase

CPA Canada accused of sending inaccurate member fee information to Ontario accountants

Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario says assertions made by national Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada in a LinkedIn message are false

Patrick Brown’s $180M transportation funding gap just the beginning of pain for Brampton taxpayers

Critics say the property tax base — Brampton homeowners — will eventually be forced to cover substantial deficits as a result of budget and tax freezes

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Can CRA require a taxpayer to prepare net worth audit schedules under the new section 231.1?

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Business

Developers want Alberta government to intervene on Canmore vacancy tax
Developers are fighting a popular tourist town over the establishing of a higher tax for second homes that sit empty outside of tourist season in Alberta
Business

Alberta: Province’s new 8% tax bracket begins today
Tax cut applies to Albertans earning income up to $60,000 as Albertans continue to pay considerably less in overall taxes than those in other provinces
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
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

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



How the CRA uses 'nudge letters' with online sellers to increase uptake of Canada's VDP

Canada Revenue Agency uses nudge letters to prompt taxpayers to review their tax affairs, ensure compliance, and access the Voluntary Disclosures Program