The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, today tabled her third budget – “A Made in Canada Plan” – which plans to build a stronger, more sustainable, and a more secure Canadian economy – for everyone.
June 7, 2017 by Julie Chrétien, Dan Gauthier
In today’s ever-changing business environment, digital globalization is aggressively increasing. With the world more connected than ever, it is the dawn of a new era of surging flows of data and information. The growth of the internet and use of digital technology have both transformed and disrupted the world of business. A hyper-connected universe has opened up radical new possibilities, but has also cultivated an increase in cybercrime.
May 25, 2017 by Matthew Wilson
Canadians with business or personal interests in the United States and American citizens living in Canada may want to take a renewed look at the fast-changing tax environment south of the border. Tax reform was one of the key planks in Donald Trump’s election platform, although it’s unclear how many of these ideas he’ll be able to implement. It would be prudent to consider some possible implications for your business, your family and yourself.
Of course, any steps you take depend on your personal circumstances and they should be taken only after consultation with a qualified business professional. But in broad strokes, here are some ideas to consider.
December 8, 2016 by Craig Cross
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (IFRS 9) introduces major accounting changes for financial assets that are likely to significantly impact the financial statements of credit unions and other lending organizations, such as leasing companies. This article focuses on classification and measurement – including impairment loss provisions – of credit union financial assets. Other significant changes that may impact credit unions (such as the simplification of hedge accounting) are not covered in this article.
November 23, 2016 by Nicole Liesemer
CPA Canada has issued Canadian Standard on Review Engagements (CSRE) 2400 Engagements to Review Historical Financial Statements. This new standard replaces existing standards for review engagements, including Section 8100 (General Review Standards), Section 8200 (Public Accountant’s Review of Financial Statements), Section 8500 (Reviews of Financial Information Other Than Financial Statements), as well as Assurance and Related Services Guidelines 20 and 47. This will be effective for reviews of financial statements for periods ending on or after December 14, 2017. Early application of CSRE 2400 is not permitted. This publication will address the key changes to review engagements that will impact users of the financial statements, including shareholders, investors, those charged with governance, management and other stakeholders.
July 18, 2016 by Sylvain Campeau, Ilham Fuad
Life insurance rules have remained relatively intact since 1982, but that’s about to change. Starting January 1, 2017, new income tax legislation will come into effect that will change some taxation aspects of life insurance policies. These modifications will impact taxpayers’ estate planning, and more specifically, cases where life insurance policies are purchased through a corporation.
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today tabled Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013, a budget focused on balancing the budget during this Parliament. This budget introduces skills training initiatives, a federal infrastructure plan and new investments to support manufacturing and innovation in Canada.