The Abilene Paradox and Groupthink
Why conflict and disagreement are essential for high-performing teams. AS a leader you have an important role in facilitating open dialogue and honest feedback. A high-performing organization is one...
View ArticleKnowing When to Say No
The high cost of saying yes versus the risk of saying no. There is much to be said in favour of a receptive demeanour and a can-do attitude, but, inevitably, over the course of your professional...
View ArticleTax Simplification
DID you know that when Finance Minister Sir Thomas White introduced an income tax in Canada in 1917, it was supposed to be a temporary war measure? The bill was even called the War Tax Upon Income Bill...
View ArticleCFOs as Strategic Partners
ARE today’s CFOs in some respects victims of their own success? It would certainly seem so. According to a KPMG global survey of financial executives, many are still spending the bulk of their time on...
View ArticleFinancial Efficiency for Charities
There are many challenges associated with efficient charity management. CGAs are answering the call. Giving to good causes is something many of us do, occasionally in response to a tragedy, often as...
View ArticleFair Value Measurement: Part 2
Changes to IFRS are changes to Canadian GAAP. Last issue I provided an overview of the development of IFRS 13. This column will highlight some of the accounting issues associated with IFRS 13. IFRS...
View ArticleTax by Technology
Leveraging systems and software to manage tax functionality. More and more, technology is used in managing taxes. Automation may involve embedding tax functionality into organizational processes and...
View ArticleFraudulent Receipts
Purchasing charitable donation receipts was just the first step in this outrageous case. Occasionally, I come across a tax case that has me wondering how stupid the taxpayer thinks the courts are. I...
View ArticleCapital Gains Strips
A tale of small details. On the sale of a business, advisors routinely look to shield tax through capital gains strips and/or using capital gains exemptions. The relevant rules are set out in Section...
View ArticleTop 5 Steps to Aligning Strategy With Social Media
Social media networks are evolving rapidly. Use the following steps to manage and engage with social media: Prioritize research. For social media engagement to work, it requires a firm understanding of...
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