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
Canadian Public Accountability Board eases enforcement action against PKF Antares
Alberta accounting firm allowed to accept new medium-risk reporting issuer audit clients, but some restrictions remain, says Canadian audit watchdog CPAB
Practice
Tax Court Of Canada is not ‘slap-dash,' nor tolerates sloppy examination for discovery
David J Rotfleisch explains why the Tax Court of Canada, in Whistler Blackcomb Holdings Inc. v The King, 2025, dismissed the CRA's motion for a new nominee
Profession
US audit watchdog finds multiple deficiencies in Vancouver accounting firm Smythe LLP audits
The US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board determined Smythe LLP had a 100 per cent deficiency rate in three 2023 audits the PCAOB inspected in 2024
Municipal
New Brunswick: New municipal fiscal framework announced by N.B. government
Expanded funding from the province is welcome news to New Brunswick municipalities, but a property assessment freeze has withered its delivery
Profession
Sunday News Roundup 25.05.04: Federal election disappoints accountants and more Canadian accounting news
Our weekly Canadian accounting news roundup includes election disappointment among conservative accountants, the PCAOB fighting to survive, and more.
Profession
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 firm continues to show no public audit improvement
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
Partner Posts
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
