Baker Tilly Canada | News

Collins Barrow partner presents on Big Data and predictive analytics

Toronto, ON – Collins Barrow partner Charan Kumar Bommireddipalli presents to the Toronto Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). At a seminar taking place on June 22, Charan will discuss the role of emerging technologies in analyzing large and complex collections of data sets commonly referred to as Big Data.

Collins Barrow firms take place in Global Corporate Challenge

Red Deer, AB; Chatham, ON – Collins Barrow Red Deer and Collins Barrow Chatham-Kent are participating in this year’s Global Corporate Challenge. For a period of 16 weeks, the partners and professionals of each firm are tracking their levels of physical activity and charting their progress on a virtual map of the world.

Collins Barrow partner presents on use of technology in controls testing

Toronto, ON – Collins Barrow partner Charan Kumar Bommireddipalli presents on using governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tools to do more with less. At the Infonex Internal Controls conference, taking place in Toronto on June 19, Charan will discuss structuring the governance process and leveraging tools provided by GCR software to facilitate greater efficiency.

Collins Barrow partner joins Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Education Committee

Halifax, NS – Collins Barrow partner John Oakey recently joined the Education Committee of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada, a leading representative and training organization. Within this role, John will work to advance and raise standards in technical knowledge for trust and estate practitioners.

Collins Barrow partner presents on operationalizing IT governance

Toronto, ON – Collins Barrow partner Charan Kumar Bommireddipalli speaks to the ISACA Toronto Chapter on June 13. In his presentation, Operationalizing IT Governance, Charan will discuss the role of IT standards and best practices in establishing good governance.

2013 Ontario Budget Commentary

Finance Minister Charles Sousa delivered Ontario’s 2013 Budget, his first as Finance Minister, on May 2, 2013.

Voluntary Disclosures

There has been much discussion in recent months of tax avoidance and evasion.

Lawyers Alert - Spring 2013

<ul> <li><strong><span>Business Development and the Comfortable Chair</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Why Are You Growing?</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Social Media and New Business Opportunities</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Is it Really a Gift? The Ontario Court of Appeal's Decision In McNamee v. McNamee</span></strong></li> <li><strong><span>Tech Central: Privacy for Text Messaging</span></strong></li> </ul>

Collins Barrow acts as financial advisor for Granite Partners investment in SIM Digital

TORONTO, ON - Collins Barrow is pleased to announce that Granite Partners recently made a major investment in SIM Digital, allowing SIM to acquire PS Production Services Ltd. Effective May 2, the deal enables SIM to offer a full suite of complementary equipment and services that will provide television and movie production companies with one stop shopping.

Collins Barrow managing partner honoured by Jewish National Fund of Windsor

Collins Barrow Windsor managing partner Denise Hrastovec and her husband, Peter Hrastovec, will be honoured at the Jewish National Fund of Windsor 2013 Negev Dinner. Taking place June 19, the event celebrates Israel’s 65<sup>th</sup> birthday.

Collins Barrow partners present on estate planning

Collins Barrow partners John Oakey and Todd King recently teamed up with McInnes Cooper partner Daren Baxter to present to the Atlantic Chapter of the Society of Trust and Estate Planners (STEP) on Estate Planning for Canadians with US Connections. Their session addressed US domestic tax considerations and cross-border estate planning for an audience of estate planning specialists from throughout Atlantic Canada.

Collins Barrow manager presents on optimizing business valuation

Collins Barrow manager Scott Sonley presents at an RBC Dominion Securities seminar on June 11. Taking place in Oshawa, the session focuses on maximizing business valuation in the early, mid and exit stages. Scott will provide advice on tax planning and operational effectiveness.

Solutions within reach

Wherever you need us.