Colin Ellis
Editor-in-Chief
Recent Blog Posts By Colin Ellis
Congratulations! 6,371 future CPAs pass unique hotel room CFE
Challenging CFE cycle comes to an end under unique conditions
RSM: Economic headwinds despite V-shaped Canadian recovery
The ongoing pandemic and US presidential candidates pose problems for Canada
Davidson & Company beats SME accounting firms in H1 audit client gains
2020 H1 SEDAR data of Canadian SME firms crunched by Audit Analytics
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
Canadian audit fees jump as public filings plunge for 2019
Audit Analytics crunches the SEDAR numbers for Canadian audit fees in 2019
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
How ScanSnap helps accountants work from home
Remote work is here to stay. A document scanner is essential hardware
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
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
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
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
Canadian accounting students ready for reopening of national exam
First exam since September 2019 to include safety precautions, integrity measures
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
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
Be careful, Canadian accountants! Your CPA Canada info was hacked
Canadian accounting profession hit by cyberattacks during COVID-19
Accounting profession publishes views on beneficial ownership transparency
CPA Canada and IFAC joint report on registries as AML tools
Tax Court of Canada to prioritize sittings for summer reopening
17-point prioritization plan detailed by Chief Justice Eugene Rossiter
Tax Court of Canada presents summer reopening pandemic scenarios
Chief Justice Eugene Rossiter lays out plans, procedures for summer hearings
Canadian post-pandemic economy to be tepid, says accounting firm RSM Canada
Monetary authorities have responded appropriately says The Real Economy
5 fun takeaways from the 2020 Accounting & Bookkeeping Survey
The annual survey is a goldmine of information on Canadian accountants, sole practitioners and SME firms
Which mid-sized accounting firm gained the most new clients last year?
Our annual report of 2019 SEDAR filing data crunched by Audit Analytics
KPMG Canada leads Big Four in audit client gains, losses
Our annual report of 2019 SEDAR filing data crunched by Audit Analytics
Coronavirus tax relief: Finally some good news for accountants
Sole practitioners, small firms will benefit most from deadline extensions
Canadian accountants sign global climate change statement
CPA Canada aligns with global accounting bodies to address climate change
How to persuade your accounting clients to adopt new technologies
Use the right approach and your clients will be scanning their own receipts, says Jennie Moore of Moore Details Inc.