Highlights from the 2013 federal budget

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Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled his 2013 budget Thursday. Here is a look at some of the highlights: Click to view Video :  Federal Budget  Federal Finance Minister Mr. Jim Flaherty         Highlights $900 million in new spending, no new taxes or tax cuts $400 million in revenue from closed tax… Read more »

Canada falling behind on women on corporate boards

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  Canada is falling behind other countries When it comes to putting women on corporate boards, according to a report by TD Economics. While participation in the labour force has increased significantly for women, that change has yet to be reflected at the top of Canada’s largest companies, according to the report. Women represent just… Read more »

Enhancing audit quality

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Financial Collapse Could auditors have prevented the failures of the 2008 financial collapse? A CICA/CPAB initiative analyzes proposals for an improved process Illustration: Michael Austin                 Does a corporate failure automatically mean there was an audit failure? This is the underlying question linking the proposals for enhancing audit… Read more »