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Appointment • Patrick Ouimet, CPA, CA
Patrick Ouimet, CPA, CA, a été nommé associé, évaluation d'entreprise et juricomptabilité, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton. Source : La Presse
Member news
Fall 2014 economic and financial update – Québec
The Minister of Finance, Carlos Leitão, states that the government in on track to achieve the goal of a balanced budget next year. To learn of the measures affecting the tax system, see the 2014 provincial budget update summary prepared by the Order.
News
Mention • Bernard Morin, CPA, CA
Bernard Morin, CPA, CA, Morin Desrochers Beaulieu, a été cité dans un article intitulé « Un bureau de comptables antigrisaille ». Source : La Presse
Member news
Appointment • Hélène Racine, FCPA, CA
Hélène Racine, FCPA, CA, a été nommée vice-présidente, Accès à la profession, Ordre des CPA du Québec. Source : membre
Member news
Mention • Guylaine Leclerc, FCPA, FCA, CA•EJC
Guylaine Leclerc, FCPA, FCA, CA•EJC, a été nommée dans un article intitulé « Une alliée libérale pressentie par Couillard ». Source : Le Soleil
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CPA Newsletter • Code of ethics of CPAs: effective date of amendments to the independence rule less than 2 weeks away
On December 15, 2014, the November 2013 amendments to the independence rule referred to in the Code of ethics of CPAs will come into full effect.
Newsletters
Indexing rates
Each year, certain personal income tax amounts are indexed to inflation. On January 1, 2015, the indexation increase will be 1.7% and 1.06% for the federal and provincial governments respectively. View the tables of indexed amounts for the federal and provincial governments
Expert advice and resources
Response to PSAB Statement of Principles – Retirement Obligations
The technical working group on public sector accounting submitted a comment letter to the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) on the Statement of Principles entitled Retirement Obligations.Read the comment letter (in French only)
Expert advice and resources
Proposed reclassification of redeemable preferred shares issued in a tax planning arrangement
The Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) is currently reviewing significant changes which could have major implications for many companies. It is important that CPA members assist in the process by inviting financial statement users to communicate their needs as they will be a determining factor in the AcSB’s decision making.
Expert advice and resources
New CSRS 4460 - Reporting on Supplementary Matters Arising from an Audit or a Review Engagement
The October issue of Audit & Assurance Alert provides practitioners with practical information about the new Canadian Standard for Related Services (CSRS) 4460, issued in June 2014, to help them determine which engagements will fall under this standard and how best to prepare for them. Download the alert
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