TABLE OF CONTENTS | NOVEMBER 1999
Cover photo by:
Laforest et Sabourin photographie
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Pushing the Envelope
Sylvie Voghel, B.Sc., FCGA,
CGA-Canada's chair and CEO for
1999/2000, sees goals through to their end.
By Alison Arnot
Survive!
Mega accounting firms, multidisciplinary partnerships and corporate giants are thundering in to take hold.
By Janet Atkinson-Grosjean, CGA
No Country is an Island
CGA-Canada has recommended that Canada adopt International Accounting Standards.
By Jeff Buckstein, CGA
Skilled for Success
(summary)
CGAs who take on strategic positions need to ensure they have the necessary skills.
By Margaret Jetelina
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News from CGA-Canada
CGA-Canada's new executive, youth entrepreneur partnership, family assistance program — and more!
CyberGuide
Web sites for CGAs
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Standards
"Small Voices"
Small-business concerns are not being heard in the standard-setting process.
Tax Forum "Scheming & Dreaming"
In
Blair T. Longley (plaintiff) v. Her Majesty the Queen (defendant) [Docket 90/1523], Revenue Canada said that Longley's political contribution tax credit scheme violates the spirit of the
Income Tax Act. But it had to pay Longley damages for not informing him there was nothing in the legislation to prevent the scheme.
Double Click "Less is More"
LCD monitors are more attractive and give you more room on your desktop to boot than your old CRT. But they're not perfect, so be informed before you buy.
Legal Notes "Get it in Writing"
Agreements that don't make it onto paper may lead to unnecessary litigation should parties fall out. In
Mancha Consultants Ltd. v. Canada Square Development Corp. [1998] 42 BLR (2d) 289], the Ontario Court of Appeal decided that Canada Square did breach a verbal agreement and sided with Mancha.
Tax Strategy
"To Your Health"
Small-business owners can get a tax break when covering their medical expenses with a private health services plan.
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