Disclosure of wrongdoings: What you need to know

Since May 1, CPAs have been authorized to lift professional secrecy to disclose wrongdoings relating to public bodies to the Public Protector or the Anti-Corruption Commissioner.

Elections to the board of the Order: The die is cast

• Josée Néron (Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean/Eastern Quebec) – Elected by acclamation
• Benoit Lavigne (Mauricie – Central Quebec/Estrie/Lanaudière)
• Michel Bergeron (Montreal)
• Mario Gariépy (Montérégie)

2017 AGM: Join us on June 16!

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Order will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 in the “Salon Printemps” of the Omni Mont-Royal Hotel, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) Exposure Draft – Auditing Accounting Estimates and Related Disclosures

Auditing and Assurance Standards Board: New Auditor Reporting and Other Standards Issued

The latest message from the AASB Chair addresses several topics, including new auditor reporting, new standards to be issued and the standards approval process.

Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization: Bridging the Gap Between Canadian and Revised U.S. Standards

A bulletin has been published to provide you with guidance until the Canadian and U.S. standards relating to reporting on controls at a service organization are aligned.

Using the work of a management’s expert: Implementation tool for auditors

The tool provides a list of steps that will help you comply with the requirements of Canadian Auditing Standards when management has used the work of a management’s expert.

Self-employed individuals: June 15 is the deadline for filing the 2016 income tax and benefit returns

Flooding in Quebec: New tax credit for the restoration of secondary residences damaged by flooding

The tax credit applies to secondary residences affected by the flooding that occurred from April 5 to May 16, 2017.