This struck me as sort of interesting, possibly useful, and probably a little compulsive. One blogger’s way of slowly using change is to carry the optimal number of each denomination of coin in his pocket. Everyone has coins they want to get rid of. I randomly thought of an easy way to carry change andContinue reading “Always have exact change”
Author Archives: Neil
The CA Advantage: Marketing the profession
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Canada has recently launched a new ad campaign extolling the virtues of the designation. The campaign shows CAs joining various sports teams and helping the team. The message: CAs can complement your business’ existing expertise. Here’s the copy from one of the print ads: Sometimes even great teams needContinue reading “The CA Advantage: Marketing the profession”
The other upside to income trusts
I wrote a post about BCE converting from a corporation to an income trust a couple days ago that set off a veritable firestorm of comments from a few readers. It quickly became the most commented on post here, which is pretty cool. So with that in mind I jumped at the chance to blogContinue reading “The other upside to income trusts”
UFE results dreams begin
I had my first UFE related dream a few nights ago. I was napping – always a higher chance of remembering your dreams when you’re dozing in and out it seems – at my girlfriend’s while she studied. Back in mid-September I wrote the Uniform Final Exam, which is just what it sounds like. TheContinue reading “UFE results dreams begin”
Canadian Finance Minister to address Chartered Accountants
A press release by the Canadian Federal government: The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, will be a guest speaker at the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Tax Symposium on Monday, October 16, 2006. Minister Flaherty will discuss the steps Canada’s New Government is taking to reduce the tax burden and create a more competitiveContinue reading “Canadian Finance Minister to address Chartered Accountants”