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Inst. of Chartered Accountants

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario is the qualifying and regulatory body of Ontario’s 33,000 Chartered Accountants and 5,000 CA students. Since 1879, the Institute has protected the public interest through the CA profession’s high standards of qualification and the enforcement of its rules of professional conduct. The Institute works in partnership with the other provincial Institutes of Chartered Accountants and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants to provide national standards and programs that are used as examples around the world.

Most Recent Articles by Inst. of Chartered Accountants:

Great idea - no money

It’s the entrepreneurs’ lament. For want of a little start-up financing, the world could be missing out on the next, better mousetrap, ultra computer or low-cost, non-polluting fuel source.
- Thursday, May 14, 2009

Spending too much on golf?

Golf, for pleasure and business, is more popular than ever. But it can eat up significant amounts of time and money. How much is too much?
- Friday, May 8, 2009

Golf tax deductions

For many business people, golf is a way to network, entertain clients and donate to charity. But is it tax deductible? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.
- Friday, May 8, 2009

Seniors – time for a second career?

The fact that you get the seniors’ rate at the movies doesn’t mean that you are too old to start a new business. If that’s where your passion lies what is the first step on the road to becoming a business owner?
- Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Is full-time cottage life for you?

It’s a lifelong dream… the kids have grown up, left the nest, and after decades of work you’re finally ready to retire. You’ve earned your place in the sun, and you’re thinking of giving up the hectic city life to live full-time at the cottage.
- Monday, April 27, 2009

Renovate or buy a home?

You are desperate for more living space and now face the big decision – renovate your current home, or buy another one?
- Thursday, April 9, 2009

Sell your home in a buyer’s market

You’ve decided to sell your home. How can you help to recession-proof its value and ensure the top sale price – especially in an economic downturn?
- Thursday, April 9, 2009

Lease or purchase a car

To lease or purchase a car – that’s the perennial question. The answer boils down to another question: how do you intend to use the car – for business or personal use?
- Thursday, April 9, 2009

New vs. used car

What makes sense in this credit-crunch economy – buying a new or used car?
- Thursday, April 9, 2009

Get your business out of debt

Debt is a Canada-wide problem that’s plaguing everyone from multinational corporations to your local “mom & pop shops”. Without the cash or credit-generating abilities of big companies, small businesses have been particularly hard-hit. Like proverbial canaries in the economy’s coalmine, they’re the first hit and often the hardest stricken.
- Monday, April 6, 2009

Victimized! What to do if your identity’s been stolen

You may never know how it happened. Someone rifles through your mail and finds a bank or credit card statement. Or, the person behind you at a hotel check-in counter reads your reservation slip over your shoulder; memorizing your name, home address, credit card number, and employer.
- Monday, April 6, 2009

Identity theft: 10 tips to foil the thieves

Identity theft can be devastating. Innocent and responsible people can be left on the hook for enormous debts, their savings stolen and their credit destroyed by complete strangers.
- Sunday, April 5, 2009

Tips for debt-free living

Believe it or not, the meltdown of the world’s financial markets does bring with it a tiny silver lining. It turns out that now is a relatively good time to borrow money, if you can qualify to get it.
- Sunday, April 5, 2009

Be flexible, pay your dues - build a career

It takes time to build a successful and satisfying career. So if you’re just out of school and looking for that first job on the road to the executive suite, realistic expectations and a willing attitude will go a long way to help you reach your goals.
- Thursday, March 12, 2009

Pick the right courses for a career in business

Congratulations! You’ve been accepted to a university program that will prepare you for a career in business. Now it’s time to figure out what courses to take.
- Thursday, March 12, 2009

Family Travel

While many destinations provide fun in the sun for families, how does New Year’s in China sound – with your two preschoolers?
- Saturday, March 7, 2009

Plan and manage your inheritance

Many baby boomers are ready to retire with the largest transfer of wealth ever between generations. How can the older generation transfer their hard-earned wealth effectively while the fortunate recipients make arrangements to receive their inheritances?
- Friday, March 6, 2009

Protect your assets - draw up a will

A will is the best way to protect and transfer your assets, according to Chartered Accountant Jamie Golombek, CIBC Private Wealth Management in Toronto.
- Thursday, March 5, 2009

Tax incentives for employed tradespeople

“If you are an employed tradesperson, you may be eligible for federal tax incentives,” says Chartered Accountant Giancarlo Di Maio, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Windsor.
- Wednesday, March 4, 2009
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