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Which Big Four accounting firm failed its annual inspection (again)? Maybe we’ll find out in 2026
The Canadian Public Accountability Board has released its annual inspection results. One Canadian auditor continues has shown no public audit improvement
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Historic change to audit inspection reports announced by Canadian accounting watchdog
With its rules now changed, the Canadian Public Accountability Board will begin to name names in its annual audit inspection reports, beginning in Q1 2026
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Sunday News Roundup 25.03.30: Considering Carney and more Canadian accounting news
Our weekly Canadian accounting news roundup includes Mark Carney and his Brookfield track record, accounting firm dealbook, articles of interest and more
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CPAs in 2025: Frustrated, overworked, and underappreciated
From uncertainty to compliance to staffing, Chartered Professional Accountants say their stress is not offset by client appreciation, reports Dean Blachford
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Sunday News Roundup 25.03.02: Tax and trade tides turn and more Canadian accounting news
Wrapping up the odds and ends from the past week in Canadian accounting news
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Protecting CPAs using solicitor-client privilege
Chartered Professional Accountants may be enveloped into privilege if they are the client’s agent, pursuant to an agency agreement, explains Dean Blachford
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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
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The Undesignated Accounting Practitioner: Providing a pathway that serves businesses and the public interest
Many small businesses across Canada rely on accountants without designations for bookkeeping and corporate taxes — but non-designated firms lack oversight
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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
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Public accounting regulator expands oversight powers
Bradley E. Berg and Sahil Kesar of Blakes review the first amendments to the regulatory rules of the Canadian Public Accountability Board in almost 20 years
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Canadian Accountant’s most popular accounting stories of 2024
From the benefits of a Trump presidency to CRA tax changes, here are the five articles and some honourable mentions that were read the most by accountants
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MNP LLP closes year strong with major acquisition of 21 BDO Canada accounting firms
Homegrown national accounting firm MNP expands its presence in four provinces as a continuation of its ‘national in scope, local in focus’ growth strategy
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