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
Accounting News
Profession
In detailed report, PCAOB finds deficiencies in half of KPMG Canada audits inspected
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board found deficiencies in five out of 10 KPMG Canada audits it inspected in 2023 as well as issues of independence
Business
Leveraging oil and gas could be Canada’s 'trump card' in a tariff war
An export tax on Canadian oil and gas to the United States could inflict pain on the American economy but could also backfire in the States and domestically
Municipal
Alberta: Residents pick up province's property tax tab, municipalities say
Alberta is not paying its municipalities the full cost of property taxes for its provincial properties and local ratepayers are shouldering the extra costs
Business
Global tax deal no longer has force in the U.S. Here’s what it could mean for Canada
Canadian companies and pension funds were already lobbying for appropriate tax treatment ahead of President Trump pulling out of the OECD minimum tax deal
Practice
Tax changes a worry for retiring farmers
Farming advocates continue to oppose tax changes that would affect profits from the intergenerational sale of agricultural land despite mitigating measures
Business
Tired slogans in face of Trump tariffs spell real risk for Poilievre
Donald Trump has put Pierre Poilievre in a political bind, with two feuding conservative premiers, stale messaging around taxes and no coherent trade policy
Profession
PCAOB finds deficiencies two of three BDO Canada audits, including one non-principal engagement
The US audit watchdog inspection report details audits with unsupported opinions by BDO Canada and firm-identified instances of independence non-compliance
Xero Partner Post Series
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
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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