Colin Ellis
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Recent Blog Posts By Colin Ellis
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Regional accounting firms gained new publicly traded audit clients in 2020
2020 SEDAR filing data of Canadian accounting firms crunched by Audit Analytics
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Big Four accounting firms fell short of net new client gains in 2020
But PwC Canada emerged a clear winner in SEDAR filing data crunched by Audit Analytics, in our annual review of audit client gains and departures
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How Canadian accountants can help small business recover post-pandemic
SMB surveys from Dext and Wagepoint reveal opportunities for accountants
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What can Canadian accountants expect from François Boileau, the new Taxpayers' Ombudsperson?
In a wide-ranging interview, Boileau discusses the OTO mandate and CRA service
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Long Read: Why the Deloitte Canada – MNP deal makes sense for both firms
Beyond the financial details, both accounting firms are building on recent success
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Tax season off to rocky start at CRA say Canadian accountants
Call centre outsourcing and cybersecurity concern tax professionals
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Obituary: Everett Colby, charismatic Ottawa-area accountant, dies at 57
Accounting career allowed former Chair of CGA Ontario and principal of Colby McGeachy Professional Corporation to indulge his passions
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Liberals do 180 on gross blunder over CERB eligibility of self-employed
Qualtrough, Lebouthillierand Trudeau also announce one-year grace period for pandemic relief tax debt
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Why Deloitte Canada won Ottawa’s lucrative vaccine platform contract
Technology provider Deloitte also delivers US vaccine management platform
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7 new accounting and finance software solutions that will make work easier in 2021
Technology providers embraced the opportunity to support digital transformation
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Top 10 Canadian accounting stories of 2020
Canadian accountants proved their essential value during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Congratulations! 6,371 future CPAs pass unique hotel room CFE
Challenging CFE cycle comes to an end under unique conditions
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RSM: Economic headwinds despite V-shaped Canadian recovery
The ongoing pandemic and US presidential candidates pose problems for Canada
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Davidson & Company beats SME accounting firms in H1 audit client gains
2020 H1 SEDAR data of Canadian SME firms crunched by Audit Analytics
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In a tough year for accounting firms, PwC Canada leads Big Four in H1 audit client gains, losses
2020 H1 SEDAR data of Canadian Big Four firms crunched by Audit Analytics
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Canadian audit fees jump as public filings plunge for 2019
Audit Analytics crunches the SEDAR numbers for Canadian audit fees in 2019
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Book Review – Victory Over the CRA: An Accountant's Guide to Representing a Client
Tax Lawyer Dale Barrett wears the white hat in a timeless showdown with the CRA
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How ScanSnap helps accountants work from home
Remote work is here to stay. A document scanner is essential hardware
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Friday News Roundup 20.08.14: KPMG, Grant Thornton, rehiring stats, and fraudster jailed
Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
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Why Canadian accountants need a CEWS client engagement letter now more than ever
Accounting practitioners are under pressure during the current pandemic to meet their clients' needs. Clearline Consulting has COVID-19 practice-related resources to mitigate risk
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Friday News Roundup 20.07.31: CPA Canada applauds Chamber, Morneau smoke, CFIB & more
Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
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Friday News Roundup 20.07.24: Pandemic debt, WFH tax breaks, Love & Money and more
Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
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Canadian accounting students ready for reopening of national exam
First exam since September 2019 to include safety precautions, integrity measures
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Do Swiss banks owe your accounting clients money?
Clock is ticking for investors who held Swiss bank accounts to claim reimbursements of retrocessions deemed illegal
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St-Jean to replace Thomas as head of Canadian accounting profession
CPA Canada has announced the appointment of Charles-Antoine St-Jean its new president and CEO, replacing Joy Thomas
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