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May 11, 2011
Standards
Commenting in a Comfort Letter on Pro Forma Financial Information
The AASB has issued an Exposure Draft seeking comments on its proposal to amend Section 7200 relating to an auditor's responsibilities when he or she is commenting in a comfort letter on pro forma financial information. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by June 30, 2011.
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March 11, 2011
Career Development
Commodity Tax Symposium - West
March 5-6, 2012 (optional pension workshop March 7), The Westin Calgary, Calgary, AB
This year's Symposium has a new level of focus on the most important indirect tax issues and changes facing businesses in Western Canada. Join the expert faculty from across Canada and the U.S. as they share relevant and contemporary insights, opinions and interpretations that will provoke discussion and debate about policy and direction.
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May 11, 2011
Standards
Standards Affected by Changes in Canadian Securities Regulations
The AASB has issued an Exposure Draft seeking comments on its proposal to amend Section 7110, Section 7115 and AuG-30 to reflect changes in Canadian securities regulations. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by June 30, 2011.
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May 11, 2011
Standards
IAASB Survey of Implementation of the Clarity ISAs by Small and Medium Practices
Your help is requested in obtaining information on the implementation of the Canadian Auditing Standards by practitioners from small and medium-sized practices who perform audits of small to medium-sized entities.
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May 11, 2011
Standards
AASB May 3, 2011 Decision Summary
An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to projects addressed in this meeting.
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March 03, 2011
Career Development
Advanced Tax Issues for the Owner-managed Business Course
November 19-23, 2011, Queen's Landing Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
This course offers an advanced format where you can acquire innovative and elegant solutions to the most intricate financial situations that confront the business owner today. You will explore essential concepts and contemporary developments and apply them to real-life situations designed to demonstrate the most tax effective approaches to the unique financial situations that face owner-managers and the businesses they run.
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May 11, 2011
Standards
IASB Agenda Consultation 2011 — Roundtable and Conference Call Discussions
Attend a roundtable or participate in conference call discussions in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary or Montreal in October 2011 and early November 2011, to share your views on the IASB’s strategic priorities and agenda areas over the next three years.
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May 05, 2011
Standards
2011 Improvements to Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises
The AcSB has issued an Exposure Draft proposing amendments to accounting standards for private enterprises. The Exposure Draft is part of an annual improvements process. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by June 30, 2011.
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May 05, 2011
Standards
PSAB Project Identification Survey
PSAB is seeking input on possible future projects. Completed Surveys are requested by May 25, 2011.
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April 26, 2011
Standards
IFRS Discussion Group — March Meeting
At its March 2011 meeting, the IFRS Discussion Group discussed various issues arising from the application of IFRSs in Canada. The meeting notes are a summary of the discussion and should be reviewed in conjunction with the archived audio webcast of the meeting.
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April 26, 2011
Standards
AcSB April 13, 2011 Decision Summary
An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to the topics addressed at this meeting.
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April 18, 2011
Standards
PSAB March 24-25, 2011 Decision Summary
An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to projects addressed in this meeting.
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April 18, 2011
Standards
Determining an Organization's Basis of GAAP
A decision tree outlining the different classifications for a government organization and its appropriate basis of GAAP has been posted to assist a government organization in applying the Introduction to Public Sector Accounting Standards.
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April 18, 2011
CAStore
The Family Trust Guide, Fourth Edition
The Family Trust Guide is designed to introduce your clients to an important vehicle that can help them achieve their financial goals in both tax and estate planning — the family trust.
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April 18, 2011
CAStore
Canadian REIT Handbook, Second Edition
REALpac’s Canadian REIT Handbook, Second Edition provides deep and extensive coverage on the key aspects of REITs in a timely, accurate, and relevant fashion.
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April 18, 2011
Standards
PSAB Seeking New Advisory Group Members
The PSAB is currently seeking members to appoint to the Completeness of GAAP for Government Organizations Advisory Group.
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April 18, 2011
Standards
GAAP Comparison for Government Not-for-Profit Organizations
A Summary Comparison of the PS 4200 Series to other standards in the CICA Public Sector Accounting (PSA) Handbook has been issued to assist government not-for-profit organizations in their transition to the PSA Handbook.
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April 12, 2011
CAStore
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) – A Briefing for Canadian Chief Executives, Audit Committees & Boards of Directors 2011
These briefing notes have been specially prepared for Chief Executives, members of Audit Committees, Boards of Directors and others who want a broad overview of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and International Accounting Standards (IASs) and the business implications of implementing them.
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April 12, 2011
Standards
Government Transfers, Section PS 3410
A Basis for Conclusion has been issued.
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April 12, 2011
Standards
Private Enterprise Advisory Committee — Meeting Notes
At its February 2011 meeting, the Private Enterprise Advisory Committee discussed various issues in respect of the accounting standards for private enterprises. The meeting notes are a summary of discussions held.
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April 12, 2011
Standards
New Appointments to AcSOC, AcSB, PSAB
New appointments to AcSOC have been announced, and AcSOC has appointed new members to the AcSB and PSAB.
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April 12, 2011
CAStore
Hot Topics in Tax Suites
CICA’s Tax Suites now include Hot Topics – your first stop for current tax issues. The first thing you'll see when accessing your Tax Suite titles on knotia.ca, Hot Topics includes articles, cases, and government releases — all hand-picked by Ernst & Young tax professionals on the key issues of the day. Click the link below to find out about our special Tax Suites bonus offer.
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April 06, 2011
Standards
AcSB March 22-23, 2011 Decision Summary
An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to the topics addressed at this meeting.
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April 06, 2011
CAStore
2011 Financial Reporting in Canada under IFRS
A comprehensive guide that looks at the application of IFRS from a Canadian perspective by examining and explaining IFRS requirements and illustrating their application using real-world extracts of financial statements from companies that have already adopted IFRS. Now with more illustrative visual aids!
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March 25, 2011
Standards
Assurance Engagements on Greenhouse Gas Statements — Online Roundtable
Take part in a free, interactive, online roundtable on Thursday, March 31, 2011 from 11:30 to 1:30 EDT. The event will focus on the recently issued Exposure Draft on CSAE 3410, Assurance Engagements on Greenhouse Gas Statements. Participants will have the opportunity to provide direct feedback on the document for comment and ask questions of the experts.
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March 25, 2011
Standards
FAQ: Accounting Standards for Private Sector Not-for-Profit Organizations (NFPOs)
Find the answers to frequently asked questions such as why are private NFPOs being asked to follow another set of accounting standards, can I early adopt these standards, and more.
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March 25, 2011
News
CICA grades the Federal Budget "B Plus"
The CICA gives the federal budget a B Plus grade saying it strikes the right balance by keeping Canada competitive and demonstrating prudent fiscal management.
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March 17, 2011
Standards
AASB March 7-8, 2011 Decision Summary
An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to projects addressed in this meeting.
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March 17, 2011
Standards
Assurance Engagements on Greenhouse Gas Statements
The AASB has issued an Exposure Draft seeking comments on its proposal to issue a new Canadian Standard on Assurance Engagements. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by April 18, 2011.
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March 11, 2011
Standards
Auditing and Assurance Bulletin
This Bulletin clarifies the effective dates of AuG-47, Dating the Review Engagement Report on Financial Statements, and other amended Handbook material relating to dating of the practitioner’s report and timing of engagement quality control reviews for assurance engagements, issued in December 2010.
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March 11, 2011
Standards
Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations
A Background Information and Basis for Conclusions document is now available.
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March 11, 2011
Standards
Assurance Implications of the Changeover to IFRSs (8th edition)
This publication provides guidance to auditors dealing with auditing and assurance matters arising from the changeover from existing Canadian GAAP to IFRSs.
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March 11, 2011
Standards
CICA and AICPA jointly release AICPA/CICA Privacy Maturity Model
Based on Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP), the model provides entities with a useful and effective means of assessing their privacy program against a recognized maturity model.
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March 09, 2011
Career Development
Foundations in International Tax Course - NEW FOR 2011
November 16-19, 2011, Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, ON
This course will provide foundation learning for all practitioners including those who intend to specialize in international tax. It will explore a range of international tax issues including policy and practices, treaties inbound and outbound taxation and an introductions to Canada's foreign affiliate regime. The course will feature an introduction to Canadian transfer pricing principles and US tax principles. This course will include coverage of the August 19, 2011 Legislative Proposals.
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March 09, 2011
News
Special day sends important message: CA profession’s Women’s Leadership Council
International Women’s Day represents an important annual reminder of achievement, according to the Women’s Leadership Council -- a special volunteer body of Canada’s Chartered Accountancy profession.
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March 09, 2011
Standards
Financial Instruments — Impairment
The AcSB has issued an Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s ED on this topic. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by April 1, 2011.
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March 09, 2011
Standards
Financial Instruments — Asset and Liability Offsetting
The AcSB has issued an Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s ED on this topic. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by April 28, 2011.
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March 03, 2011
Standards
Reporting on Financial Statements under Canadian Auditing Standards
This explanatory memorandum is designed to help stakeholders understand the decision-making process followed by the auditor when reporting on financial statements, and the form of the auditor’s report, under Canadian Auditing Standards.
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March 03, 2011
News
Waterloo professor wins CA profession innovation leadership award
University of Waterloo School of Accounting and Finance Professor, Efrim Boritz, FCA, has officially been awarded the 2010 Bill Swirsky Innovation Leadership Award.
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March 03, 2011
Standards
Invitation to Comment on IAASB Exposure Draft
The AASB urges Canadian stakeholders to provide input to the IAASB Exposure Draft on proposed ISRE 2400 (Revised), Engagements to Review Historical Financial Statements. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by April 11, 2011.
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February 24, 2011
Standards
AcSB February 16, 2011 Decision Summary
An executive summary of discussions and decisions with respect to the topics addressed at this meeting: Financial Instruments — Hedge Accounting; IASB Exposure Drafts; IFRS Foundation Trustees' Strategy Consultation Paper.
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February 14, 2011
Standards
Notice of the IFRS Discussion Group Meeting
The next meeting of the IFRS Discussion Group will be held on January 12, 2012 in Toronto. Individuals are encouraged to submit issues relating to the application of IFRSs in Canada by November 14, 2011 for consideration at this meeting. For further information, see Submission of Issues.
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February 14, 2011
Standards
Hedge Accounting — Roundtable
Attend a roundtable on Monday, February 28, 2011, to share your views on the non-financial hedging proposals in the IASB’s Exposure Draft.
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February 14, 2011
CAStore
Ernst & Young's Complete Guide to the Goods and Services Tax, 2010 (18th) Edition
Designed to meet the needs of accounting professionals and financial executives, Ernst & Young's Complete Guide to the GST is an easy-to-use, yet comprehensive, GST reference when dealing with the application of GST to daily business activities. Volume 2 is also available as an eBook (for download to your BlackBerry®, computer, or other device).
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February 14, 2011
News
Canada’s CAs welcome recommendations of financial literacy task force
Canada’s Chartered Accountants call the recommendations of the Task Force on Financial Literacy a valuable blueprint that the federal government can draw upon in its efforts to help Canadians better manage their finances.
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February 14, 2011
Standards
Financial Instruments — Hedge Accounting
The AcSB has issued an Exposure Draft that corresponds to the IASB’s ED on this topic. Comments, on the form provided, are requested by March 9, 2011.
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