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An economic analysis of damages in fatal accident claims
<strong>Surviving dependent's financial perspective.</strong><br /> The basis of any damages calculation is to restore a plaintiff to the same financial position in which he or she would have been had the wrongful act not occurred. In other words, in the case of a wrongful death claim, the objective is to allow the deceased’s dependents to enjoy the same quality of life, from a financial perspective, as they would have enjoyed had the deceased lived. The award is thus meant to reflect the portion of the deceased’s earnings that would have gone towards the financial support of the dependents. 
Mar 14, 2016
Medical professionals
Buying and selling veterinary practices
Are you planning to sell or purchase a veterinary practice? If you’re not sure what is required of you financially and legally to buy or sell a practice, I suggest putting together an advisory team featuring a lawyer, accountant and banker who can ensure your purchase/sale goes smoothly.
Mar 9, 2016
Innovation done right can boost your cash flow, through the SR&ED program and many others
Many newly launched and growing companies are like hot-air balloons that want to soar upwards, but ropes hold them tethered to the ground. Those “ropes” take the form of cash constraints – just not enough money available to take advantage of all the opportunities.
Mar 7, 2016
Transaction services Audit and accounting Tax advisory
Is $150M really enough for Bautista?
The recent news of Jose Bautista’s non-negotiable offer to the Toronto Blue Jays has gained a lot of attention, as the rumoured five year deal valued at $150,000,000 USD is not something that goes unnoticed. As financial professionals we can’t help but think, what does a deal that size really mean for Jose? 
Mar 7, 2016
Restructuring and recovery services
Goodwill's wake-up call: Funding challenges in the NFP sector
The recent news of Goodwill Industries of Toronto’s (Goodwill Toronto) funding and cash flow challenges paints a cautionary tale for Not-For-Profit (NFP) organizations of all shapes and sizes. 
Mar 4, 2016
Let’s give it a chance – looking at the long term socioeconomic gains of the Union Pearson Express
Canada has lots to gain from the UPX transportation infrastructure project yielding first class results and a positive outcome over the course of time.
Mar 3, 2016
Know when to be a flexible leader
In today’s constantly changing business world, at times effective leaders actually contradict traditional notions of leadership.
Mar 2, 2016
Want to be a more effective leader? Get organized.
What’s the first step you take to become a more efficient leader? There are, of course, varied leadership styles, but a key element of mine is trying to set the example for a balanced, organized professional life.
Feb 26, 2016
Tax advisory
2016 Ontario Budget Commentary
On February 25, 2016 Finance Minister Charles Sousa tabled his fourth Budget. The deficit for the 2015-16 fiscal year is projected to be $5.7 billion, which is $2.8 billion less than forecasted in the 2015 Budget. The deficit is projected to drop to $4.3 billion for 2016-17 and to be eliminated by 2017-18. Furthermore, the government is also projecting a balanced budget in 2018-19.
Feb 25, 2016
Get your business noticed: What PE firms want
Being able to stand out from the pack is what gets a deal done with a private equity (PE) firm. 
Feb 24, 2016
Tax advisory Succession and estate planning
When family farm corporations don’t live happily ever after
Previous issues of <em>Farm Alert</em> have discussed the benefits of incorporating a farming business, factors to consider before and after incorporating, and the importance of maintaining a pure farm corporation in order to take advantage of the lifetime capital gains exemption on a potential sale or transfer of family farm corporation shares. This article discusses issues to be aware of when a family farm corporation must be discontinued or reorganized. A few practical scenarios demonstrate the downside of holding farm assets in a corporation.
Feb 23, 2016
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