Tools & Resources

Canadian Public company reporting update November 2024

Need help understanding recent changes to Canadian financial reporting requirements? Join us for this one-hour webinar to stay current on today's financial reporting hot topics.

How to write a job description

A well-written job description is the foundation required to build a solid job posting. It allows you to find the right candidate—one whose expectations have been met rather than one who quickly becomes disillusioned with the job.

The purchase and sale of an accounting practice

Read about the various phases of the transaction process: pricing and valuation, structuring the deal, purchasing a practice, and selling a practice, in this CPA Canada publication.

Know the details of CRA's 2024 digital improvements

As the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) works to create a more digital tax system, practitioners will see new and enhanced services in My Account and My Business Account, a new digital application process for the Disability Tax Credit, and more.

Hire and Retain the Best Employees: A guide for entrepreneurs

Get key insights into how to develop and enhance your HR policies and processes to recruit top talent and retain skilled employees for your business.

Have your say: Independence Standing Committee (ISC) Exposure Draft

Share your views with the CPA profession’s Public Trust Committee (PTC) on the ISC’s Exposure Draft, “Proposed Revisions Relating to Definitions of Public Interest Entity and Listed Entity in Canadian Independence Standards”.

Ethical dilemmas at the workplace and what drives people to compromise

A look at how CPAs can improve culture and ethics within their organizations and get better output from employees.

Using social media to find top recruits

Platforms like LinkedIn, but also Facebook, Instagram and X, can help you find and approach great people who might not know about your business—even more significantly, it may help you find people who are not actively seeking new opportunities.

Protecting CPAs from being the target of internet and email scams

Some internet and email scams are targeting CPA learners and professionals.

Is a toxic workplace costing you?

From absenteeism to burnout, why it pays to foster a healthy work environment.

What does generative AI have to offer French-speaking CPAs in Canada?

Chatbots like ChatGPT are booming. An expert in the field explains how CPAs can leverage them in French and in English.

Burnout prevention tips for entrepreneurs

If left unaddressed, burnout can erode the passion that inspired you to start your business in the first place.

New capital gains tax rules take effect

The June 10 motion includes a CPA Canada recommendation, but additional issues need to be addressed.

A helping hand to Indigenous Peoples through financial literacy

For over 25 years, the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association has helped bridge gaps in education to empower and ensure Indigenous people hold a rightful place in the business world.

How CPAs can lead corporate Canada in Indigenous reconciliation

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92 invokes corporate Canada to prioritize genuine consultation and respectful dialogue with Indigenous peoples. Pivot spoke with experts to explore its impact and future, including...

4 ways to grow your business

From increasing market share to diversifying your offerings, here are different routes to take when expanding your company.

Capital gains motion provides guidance, but does not alleviate some concerns

With just weeks before the upcoming capital gains change, Ottawa offers a look at what’s to come. Here’s a quick rundown of important highlights for CPAs.

Indigenous knowledge and practices essential to ESG, expert says

CPA Scott Munro explains how some of the answers to our current-day problems are found in traditional practices from our past that are now slowly being reclaimed.

6 mistakes to avoid when recruiting employees

To help you avoid that kind of trouble, BDC Business Advisor Michelle Feder, an HR expert, identified the six mistakes to avoid when recruiting employees.

Being your true self in the workplace optimizes your potential

Three CPAs from the LGBTQ2SIA+ community share their professional journey and how the profession has progressed in terms of diversity and inclusion.

Financial Exploitation of Older Adults: "The invisible crime of the 21st century"

FCNB's new e-learning module, Financial Exploitation of Older Adults: The invisible crime of the 21st century, is a FREE 60-minute online, self-paced course, intended to arm you with the tools and resources needed to help protect those you work with.

Canada’s Decision to Not Adopt the International Standard for Audits of Less Complex Entities

In September 2023, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) approved a new stand-alone standard for audits of less complex entities: the International Standard on Auditing (ISA) for Audits of Financial Statements of LCE.

How cutting-edge software helps CPAs deliver exceptional client experiences

Sage for Accountants integrates payroll, tax and advisory services all in one convenient place.

Hire and Retain the Best Employees: A guide for entrepreneurs

Get key insights into how to develop and enhance your HR policies and processes to recruit top talent and retain skilled employees for your business.

Internal communications: How to do it effectively

From hallway conversations to the president’s year-end speech, internal communications help keep everyone on board and informed.

The new comprehensive series on AI's evolution

CPA Canada’s new three-part series aims to strike a balance of innovation with ethical responsibility when it comes to Artificial Intelligence in the industry.

How CPAs can lead the way in reconciliation

Redefining the role of corporate reporting, value creating and financial planning in the era of Truth and Reconciliation.

5 reasons your business needs a good website

Your site will often be the first place prospective customers learn about your company and it can help you weather the inevitable ups and downs of business.

Burnout prevention tips for entrepreneurs

If left unaddressed, burnout can erode the passion that inspired you to start your business in the first place.

How CPAs can build a powerful social media presence

Three CPAs share their tried and tested tips for accountants looking to boost their company’s marketing, build their brand or offer financial advice.