Many Canadians are intrigued by the idea of being their own boss.  Starting your own business is an exciting concept but setting it up can be compl…

An increasing number of chartered accountants market themselves as gurus or experts. When encountering a person like this – in person or online …

Co-op placements are exciting times for accounting students. Along with often being a first taste of real-world work, they’re also a valuable resource fo…

Becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant traditionally required one to work for several years at a public accounting firm. But in recent years, there&#…

For the rising accountant, it pays to develop specialities. One of the most rewarding areas to focus on is U.S. tax services. In Canada, a country conn…

While tax season may be over, some accountants are still finding themselves working long hours. At many firms, it’s common for accountants to put in up t…

Outsourcing is a growing trend in the accounting profession, as Firms look to take advantage of lower labour costs overseas to complete tax and audit files…

Vaive and Associates went through major office renovations, giving the space more natural light, more opportunities for colleagues to work collaboratively …

After a long, snowy January, February marks the beginning of tax season. The next three months will be the busiest season for many accountants. Most firms …

Developing leadership in-house: Vaive & Associates promotes Andrew Payeur to manager What is your ideal work environment? For many, working at a gro…