Colin Ellis
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Recent Blog Posts By Colin Ellis
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By going paperless, this accounting firm saved money, created value
How Andrew Wall transformed CPA4IT through digital scanners
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French accounting firm Mazars touts global alliance with Canada’s MNP
Mazars North American Alliance part of Praxity Alliance
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Canadian accounting firms leaders in workplace transformation
Professional service firms integrating multiple digital solutions
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Big Four accounting firms lead Canadian consulting market
$4.1 billion industry sees 5.5 per cent growth in 2018
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Five key traits of the Canadian corporate fraudster
A new study from accounting firm MNP LLP paints a portrait
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Media content future belongs to video gamers, says Deloitte
Opportunities for accountants as video gaming hits critical mass
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The typical Canadian accountant sole practitioner
2019 K2E Canada survey reveals CPA practice demographics, business details
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Professional accountants stressed out by workplace pressures
Survey says stress affecting personal relationships, health and more
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Millionaires are fleeing their homelands for Canada
New World Wealth survey says Canada is the third top destination in the world for migrating high net worth individuals, an opportunity for Canadian accountants.
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Pamela Steer, FCPA, FCA, named Canada’s CFO of the Year
CFO steers Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board past controversy
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Rising revenues for sole practitioner Canadian accountants, small firms
Accounting and bookkeeping survey reveals major split in revenues
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Economy to grow at sustainable pace says new RSM Canada report
Inaugural economic report predicts moderate growth
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Which mid-sized accounting firm gained the most clients in 2018?
Our annual report of 2018 SEDAR filing data crunched by Audit Analytics
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Canadian accountants disappointed with Liberal pre-election budget
Tax reform, balanced budget off the table for foreseeable future
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Exclusive Report: Big Four audit client gains, losses in Canada
Our annual report of 2018 SEDAR filing data crunched by Audit Analytics
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Filling in the GAAPs
Implications of the CSA’s proposed non-GAAP disclosure rules, from the ICD Director Journal
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Canada leads world in digital transformation market growth
Deloitte knocked off top spot in global market, says Source Global Research
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What is the brand value of the Big Four accounting firms?
Global commercial services brands rank in the top 100 of global brands
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Baker Tilly Canada a new name in Canadian accounting
National network retires historic Collins Barrow brand
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The top 10 Canadian accounting stories of 2018
A turbulent year for Canadian accountants
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Editor’s Picks: My favourite Canadian Accountant stories in 2018
The five accounting stories worth reading again and again
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The top 5 most popular articles on Canadian Accountant in 2018
Plus a few honorable mentions that kept you coming back to Canadian Accountant!
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Accountants missing from new CRA service advisory panel
Strategic digital experience a priority for new service initiative
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Accounting, finance employers will lead salary increases in 2019
Economy booming, labour market tight, says 2019 Hays Canada Salary Guide
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Why Canadian accountants will love the new ScanSnap iX1500
Canada’s most popular personal scanner changed the audit process
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