NOC 20: What SMEs need to know about cloud computing costs
REMINDER: Since January 1, 2024, a new accounting rule has been in force: the Accounting Guideline (AcG 20). It changes the way closely-held companies have to account for their cloud services, better known as cloud solutions. Clearly, if your SME uses software or platforms hosted online, you now have to choose how to present these […]
Office parties for safe celebrations!
The traditional end-of-year or Christmas party is an important time to celebrate achievements, thank teams and strengthen cohesion. These festivities contribute to a sense of belonging and corporate culture. But beware: your legal obligations don’t take time off! Even if the event takes place outside normal working hours and off the premises, the employer remains […]
Pay equity deadlines in 2025 for 8,986 employers!
The Pay Equity Act imposes obligations on Quebec companies with an average of 10 or more salaried employees over the course of a calendar year. Pay equity goes further than “equal pay for equal work”, since it requires “equal pay for different but equivalent work”. Employers who fail to comply with the Act are liable […]
Pay transparency on the horizon!
Salary transparency is becoming an unavoidable requirement in several Canadian provinces. As of January 2026, Ontario will require employers with 25 or more employees to post salary ranges in their job advertisements. Although Quebec has not yet legislated on this issue, companies need to be prepared if they are to remain competitive and fair. Pay […]
Insurance – Protecting your business
Whether it’s cyber-attacks, lawsuits, fires or even theft, no one is immune. These are all unpredictable events. So how do you protect yourself against them? One simple answer is to take out an insurance policy. Although it is possible to put in place controls within your organization to reduce these risks (e.g., digital risk controls […]
The financing package for your business projects
Obtaining financing is a decisive step in the life of an entrepreneur, whether you’re starting up a business, taking over a business, expanding or making an acquisition to support growth. However, going before financial institutions or investors without a solid business case is like setting out to sea without a map, compass or compass. A […]
The essential role of the CPA in business transfers
The transfer of a business is a crucial and often complex stage, fraught with emotions and major financial implications for both the transferor and the acquirer. Whether it’s a family handover, a sale to a third party or an employee takeover, the success of this transition depends to a large extent on rigorous planning and […]
Understanding the challenges of accounting in Quebec
Accounting is at the heart of a company’s financial management. It provides a clear picture of the company’s economic situation and ensures compliance with legal and tax obligations. However, a number of challenges need to be met to guarantee the reliability and transparency of accounting information. Good accounting management does more than simply record transactions; […]
Facing up to the threat of tariffs
How to deal with the threat of tariffs? Since the election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States, and even more recently since his inauguration on January 20 and the multitude of executive orders that have followed, we have been living in a climate of great economic uncertainty, which is having its […]
Protect your assets against the risk of misappropriation
In a fragile economic climate, every company and individual is faced with increased financial challenges and concerns. Preventing asset misappropriation becomes more important than ever. Asset misappropriation, whether internal fraud, asset theft or financial manipulation, can have disastrous repercussions on an organization’s financial health and reputation. Unfortunately, no matter how many safeguards and processes you […]