CPAs in the digital age:
Are your practices current?

Cloud computing and data storage give rise to many regulatory and ethical challenges. Whether you work in public practice, in industry, alone or for a government organization, you should consider these issues and find out whether your practices meet the highest standards.

Pending the year-end publication of the guide on good practices and the subsequent training workshop that will help you adapt your methods in anticipation of the adoption of new regulatory provisions in 2018, why not perform a self-diagnosis of your practices today? This will give you a clearer sense of the corrective measures you will need to take.

Changes to the independence rule in the Code of ethics

Changes to Rule 204 on independence, relating specifically to breaches, contingent fees and auditor independence under an elections act, came into effect on June 20.

See full details [+]

A new team at the helm of the Order

Under the chairmanship of André Dugal, FCPA, FCA, the new Board of directors took the reins of the Order at the closing of the Annual General Meeting last Friday.

Note that following this spring’s elections, 4 board members were elected. They are Emilio Boulianne, FCPA, FCGA, Luc Duciaume, FCPA, FCGA, André Dugal, FCPA, FCA, and Vicky Lizotte, CPA, CA. Congratulations to all!

• See the members elected to the Executive committee at the board’s first meeting [+]
• Read the Order’s 2015-2016 annual report [+]

Compulsory continuing education: Are you ready for August 31?    

You have 2 months to complete the minimum number of continuing education hours required for the reference year coming to a close. Ensure that your training activities qualify and that you meet all the requirements by August 31.

Note that candidates for the profession are not subject to any continuing education requirements.

Annual declaration and dues for candidates: The deadline is just a few days away

Don’t forget that as a candidate, you have until June 30 to fill out your annual declaration and pay your dues to continue to be registered with the Order.

Take 10 minutes today to fill out your annual declaration [+]

Common Final Examination (CFE): Results and new registration period

Did you write the CFE in May? Your result will be posted online on July 29. Are you eligible to sit for the CFE in September? Register between July 11 and August 12.

Taxation: Faster alternatives to the RC59 Business Consent form

See the alternatives on the Canada Revenue Agency website [+]

Conditions for easing of the tax provisions applicable to the transfer of family businesses

View the list of qualification criteria on the Revenu Québec website [+]

ASPE briefing on accounting for investments

Accounting for investments under ASPE can be complex because many different types of investments exist and various policy choices are available. Review this briefing for help in applying Sections 1591, 3051 and 3056.

Download the briefing [+]

Read all the “Expert advice and resources” articles on our website [+]