Technology

Thought Leaders

New publication from CPA Canada, ICAS and IFAC

Professional accounting bodies on "a journey to reimagine the future of the accounting profession," says CPA Canada's president & CEO
Students

More data analysis training needed for CPA PEP accounting students

CM2.0 DAIS changes to the Competency Map are welcome but students in CPA PEP need help now, says CPA program coach and mentor Gevorg Grigoryan, CPA
Partner Posts

3 trends transforming the future of payroll in 2021 and beyond

Wagepoint cloud-based payroll solutions represent the future of payroll software
Partner Posts

What Canadian Finance Leaders need to keep top of mind when moving their applications to the cloud

How secure is the cloud? Access an on-demand webinar on the positive impact that Canadian data residency can have on your organization
Business

Xero launches Analytics Plus, inks global deal with DFK International

DFK association firms in Canada to use Xero SMB accounting software
Partner Posts

Three ways to grow and perfect your accounting practice

From streamlining the client onboarding process to developing a niche practice, there will be many ways to serve your accounting clients more efficiently as Canada moves to a post-pandemic economy
Companies

For Faye Pang, Toronto is ground Xero for North American expansion

Xero’s Canada Country Manager on scaling up in a competitive accounting software market
Companies

#Xero: 3 social media hashtags that explain the Xero value proposition

SMBs have a better chance at survival when they work with Canadian accountants
Profiles

Faye Pang: Building a cloud accounting hero at Xero

Daughter of immigrant entrepreneurs wants to help small business owners
Business

Done Deal: Xero chosen as preferred cloud accounting platform by Liberty Tax

Toronto connection between North American tech hub and NextPoint SPAC
Business

Xero celebrates 15 year anniversary with launch of Xero Day

Xero is donating to the Black Business Professional Association in Canada
Business

Taxing the Internet: An overview of Canada's approach to taxing the digital economy

Braek Urquhart and Elizabeth Egberts of BLG on the current patchwork of provincial and federal digital services tax rules
Thought Leaders

The increase in ransomware attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to a new internet

The future of the internet may be intranets, say Michael Parent and David R. Beatty
Technology

Accounting platform Dext continues growth with major European equity deal

Formerly Receipt Bank, Dext recently passed 1 million users globally
Partner Posts

How Canadian SMBs have shown resilience during the pandemic — a data-backed study and review

What it means for their future, workforce and back-office accounting technology
Business

How Canadian accountants can help small business recover post-pandemic

SMB surveys from Dext and Wagepoint reveal opportunities for accountants
Technology

Cyber risk management guidance for Canadian corporate directors

Bradley Freedman of BLG outlines cyber risk management guidance and tools for corporate directors, including resources from CPA Canada
Partner Posts

7 things I did to fix my accounting workflow problem and automate engagements

Jennie Moore of Practice Ignition on changing your mindset to scale your firm
Thought Leaders

Tax ‘pandemic profiteering’ by tech companies to help fund public education

Trevor Norris says public education should receive tech sector taxation revenue
Technology

5 ways the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed cybersecurity

COVID-19 has permanently changed organizational culture and behaviour
Technology

Receipt Bank passes 1 million users, reinforces commitment to accountants with rebrand to Dext

CEO hails growth fast track, by making accountants "productive, profitable and powerful"
Thought Leaders

Financial professions must pivot to stave off technological extinction

Turning CPAs into data scientists may not be realistic, says Erica Pimentel, CPA, CA
Technology

Why Deloitte Canada won Ottawa’s lucrative vaccine platform contract

Technology provider Deloitte also delivers US vaccine management platform
Technology

7 new accounting and finance software solutions that will make work easier in 2021

Technology providers embraced the opportunity to support digital transformation
Technology

Cyberattacks are on the rise amid work from home – how to protect your business

Professor Michael Parent on three crucial steps to protecting your data