As we enter 2019, the security challenges faced by small to medium sized businesses will only continue to escalate and as such, it may be a good time to re-evaluate your company’s security posture. SMBs are often challenged by the fact that they do not possess the internal expertise required to correctly safeguard against current […]
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When to Involve a CBV Business owners and legal advisors are often unsure when the services of a CBV are needed and to what extent. Depending on the situation, a CBV could be engaged to act as an independent expert or in an advisory role, where there is no expectation of independence. CBVs are often […]
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Risk management It is impossible to completely eliminate the risks that can threaten a company’s success, but we can manage and minimize them by implementing a risk management process. The main risk categories are: Strategic: Related to running the business, including industry developments Operational: Related to the company’s operational and administrative procedures Financial: Related to […]
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Separation and divorce are becoming more and more common in our society. It is important to consult and include your accountant in your divorce or separation proceedings since there are important financial and tax considerations that must be considered. Failing to do so may result in either an immediate tax burden or one that will […]
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IFRS 16 is a new leasing standard which will be replacing the old leasing standard, IAS 17. This new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Under the old standard, IAS 17 the substance of the lease agreement determined whether the lease was an operating lease or a […]
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No companies are safe from fraud, no matter how big they are or what industry they’re in. According to the International Trade Council, 5 per cent of revenues (representing US$800 billion worldwide) are lost to internal or external fraud. The most common fraud tactics include corruption, misappropriation of assets, and financial statement fraud. And with […]
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In 2017, new rules were introduced limiting the use of income splitting which allowed people the ability to income split with family members. The new rules were called Tax on Split Income (‘TOSI”). TOSI applies to situations where a family member has not contributed or worked in a family business and is applicable depending on […]
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Tax planning and corporate restructuring have become an integral part of the services provided by professional advisors to their clients. A key component of any plan is establishing the fair market value (“FMV”) as the valuation represents the first step towards assessing the tax consequences of any transaction. Given the increased level of complexity in […]
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