The SEC has taken several steps to help issuers comply more cost-effectively with the internal control rules under section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

The lifeblood of any business is its ability to collect cash and pay bills as well as pay its employees, particularly its owners.

Section 54 of an Act respecting labor relations, vocational training and manpower management in the construction industry (Quebec) and section 316 of the an Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases (Quebec) are infamous among general contractor and property owners in the Quebec construction industry. These sections hold the general contractor and occasionally the property owner solidairily liable with their sub-contractors for the salaries and CSST assets payable by the latt

Why is it that one income loss report can say an insurance loss claim is worth a million dollars and another one can say it is worth nothing?

They got Al Capone for tax evasion; not for any one of the hundred or so other crimes he allegedly committed. Apparently, it was testimony of his accountant and the discovery of a mysterious "second set of books" that finally put Capone away. The books were well hidden. Fortunately, the accountant knew where to find them.

Part 11.1 of the "Forest Act" authorizes the "Forest Revenue Audit Program," or FRAP, as it is sometimes called without much affection.

The form has 2 parts: the first part of the form itemizes your income and expenses. Disclosure must include three years of personal income tax returns and notices of assessments.

Decreasing the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft is a big business these days, with many companies offering fraud protections services for a fee.

The need for "loss quantification" arises in many types of insurance or litigation claims, particularly when an earnings loss has occurred.

Recent reports alleging that an accountant defrauded a Toronto-area company of more than $1 million highlight the risks of granting financial authority to one employee without sufficient oversight, says Toronto forensic accountant Patricia Harris.

Fraud is a growing problem in many food and beverage businesses. Most organizations only take steps to improve their controls after a fraud has been discovered and the damage has been done.

We can formally define fraud as a form of intentional deceit or a breach of confidence, perpetrated to gain profit or dishonest advantage.

Fraud risk poses a critical threat to First Nations governance, with increasing scrutiny from community members, funders, and courts demanding greater financial accountability. Strong internal controls, active oversight mechanisms, and proactive fraud prevention strategies are essential to protect collectively owned resources and maintain stakeholder trust.

Where illegitimate opportunity for personal gain exists with a small chance of being caught, there is a higher likelihood that the opportunity will be exploited.

When you think about accounting, what may first come to mind may be number crunching, expense reporting or tax season. Admittedly, these are generally all true; however, I would like to introduce you to another side of accounting.

Q: How does a forensic accountant find hidden assets and income?

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Effective February 1, 2014, the general regulations under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (Canada) were amended.

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