Strategy

Practice
Down to brass tax: R&D vs SR&ED
Richard Hoy of Catax Canada looks at some real-world examples of the difference between research and development and actual Scientific Research & Experimental Development claims
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Profession
Brand value at risk in planned accounting split of Ernst & Young audit and consulting lines
In the final part of a three-part series, why there may be no alternative to the splitting of audit and consulting at any of the Big Four accounting firms
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Profession
Assurance, consulting monetization driving EY audit split, say accounting experts
In part two of a three-part series, experts see the potential for EY to monetize ESG, AI, and crypto while maintaining audit independence
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Profession
Are global accounting regulators driving the audit and consulting split at EY?
In part one of a three-part series, Canadian observers explain why audit independence is a regulatory factor behind the Ernst & Young split
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Practice
Expert witness perils in SR&ED appeals
Stevan Novoselac of Gowling WLG on practical considerations for resolving SR&ED appeals, in light of a recent decision by the Federal Court of Appeal
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Partner Posts
Remote life: How to hire and retain accounting professionals
It's hard to find and retain capable staff in a cloud-based practice, when anyone can work from anywhere, says Bianca Mueller of Wagepoint
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Practice
How contract agreements impact SR&ED claims
Canadian accountants filing SR&ED claims should be careful when their client companies use subcontractors, explains Richard Hoy of Catax Canada
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Partner Posts
Cloud payroll – An accountant’s guide for onboarding small businesses and their employees
Start your client engagement relationships with trust with these handy onboarding checklists from Community Manager Bianca Mueller of Wagepoint
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Practice
Avoiding the pitfalls of partnerships when making SR&ED claims
Partnerships participating in the SR&ED program may find the process to be significantly more complex compared with normal corporations
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Profession
Canadian accountants show backbone in new CPA ad campaign
CPAs portrayed as trusted advisors helping lead economic recovery
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Business
Economic Roundup: Federal Budget commentary, RSM Real Economy report
Links to Budget 2021 analysis from Canadian accounting firms, plus highlights from The Real Economy, Volume 9, from RSM Canada
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Partner Posts
Moving your practice to year-round recurring revenue
Three strategies for turning the dream into a reality from Josh Lance, CPA
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Profession
An Alternative Exit Strategy
Accounting law firms might become a leading alternative exit strategy for legal practitioners and small law firms, explains Stephen Mabey, CPA, CA
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Practice
Deducting life insurance costs: Why opportunity may be overlooked
In part two of a two-part series, why paragraph 20(1)(e.2) of the Income Tax Act may be missed, from Dale Barrett and Simon Townsend of Barrett Tax Law
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Practice
Deducting life insurance costs: Paragraph 20(1)(e.2) of Income Tax Act explained
In part one of a two-part series, Dale Barrett and Simon Townsend of Barrett Tax Law on the cost of life insurance as a deductible expense
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Management
Lessons from Donald Trump: Does a toxic CEO ever truly leave?
Be on guard for disciples, says Management Professor Steven H. Appelbaum
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Business
Robust growth ahead for Canadian economy, says RSM Canada
The Real Economy: Canada has opportunity to be a carbon capture leader
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Technology
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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Profession
Grant Thornton expands across Canada, adding seven accounting practices
All seven firms are well-established practices in four provinces
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Business
COVID-19: The economic wildcard of the Biden Administration
Canadian accounting, economic experts say COVID-19 will determine U.S. economic stimulus and recovery
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Business
Which Canadian economic sectors will benefit from the Biden Administration?
The economic impact on Canada will depend on who controls the U.S. Senate, say expert Canadian accountants, economists
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Business
Free trade or tariffs? How the Biden Administration will affect Canadian, global trade
China the focus of U.S. policy, say Canadian accountants, economists
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Business
Friday News Roundup 20.12.11: CERB regrets, MNP Mindbridge, carbon taxes and more
Wrapping up the odds and ends in this week’s Canadian accounting news
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Business
Building back better: How the Canadian economy can recover from COVID-19
The fifth and final part of our economic series featuring Craig Alexander, Dimitry Anastakis, Douglas Porter and Avery Shenfeld
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Business
What will the Canadian economy look like post-pandemic?
Part four in our series: How will the Canadian economy recover from COVID-19?
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