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From funding to exiting to cash flow, chief financial officers provide answers to key financial questions. Learn what to ask your CFO.

Based on what was examined in a previous BDO Global report, 2020: The Near Future of Oil & Gas, our Natural Resources leaders shared how past predictions have taken shape in global markets for oil & gas.

Looking back on the predictions for 2020 and discussing how they’ve taken shape, we examine the Internet of Things (IoT), renewables, and automation being the main drivers.

M&A volume in the Canadian food and beverage (F&B) industry declined during the third quarter.

A dispute case involving the calculation of income replacement benefits (IRBs) when a claimant appears to be both employed and self-employed.

Down from 69 deals announced in Q2, the Canadian retail and consumer business M&A market pulled back during Q3 with 56 deals involving a Canadian party announced during the quarter.

During the third quarter of 2019, M&A volume in the Canadian manufacturing industry increased to a total of 22 deals.

Restaurants feel the impact of rising wages and falling unemployment through increased costs, and franchise restaurants are no different.

Selling the business is part of the long-term plan for many small business owners. While many things can motivate a sale, thoughtful planning well in advance of a sale can help you save on taxes and prevent costly and unexpected tax issues.

You’ve worked hard to build your business and create a profitable company. During the start-up years, you may have forgone paying yourself in favour of reinvesting in your business and growing your enterprise.

BDO’s Valuation & Accounting Advisory team can guide Canadian cannabis companies through the impairment testing process under IFRS.

Deal volumes involving Canadian technology businesses were up during the last four quarters.

We work with some of Canada’s most interesting manufacturing companies.

Normally, you will want to choose RRSP investments that maximize your return and stay within your risk tolerance.

Franchisees should consider outsourcing accounting and human resource functions to reduce costs and save time.

The rollout of Canadian recreational cannabis has not been perfect.

Not-for-profit and charitable organizations should consider outsourcing payroll and bookkeeping to prevent fraud and reduce costs.

Private equity firms have money to spend, and your company may be a target. This guide describes what to do if a PE fund wants to buy your company.

The online ticketing system for a major airline goes down―and the business almost crashes with it.

Accounting rules related to retractable or mandatorily redeemable shares (RoMRS) are changing. Here’s what you need to know.

IFRS 16 means that companies with leases will have to recognize, measure, present, and disclose them as liabilities on year-end balance sheets. BDO can guide you through the steps.

The Liberal party was re-elected with a minority government in the election held on October 21, 2019.

This infographic outlines five strategies that can help your grocery business.

Raising capital without a CFO can challenge any founder – even those most skilled at fundraising. Find out why.

The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot program aims to attract workers by easing their transition to permanent residence status.

To get the most benefit from tax planning strategies, you should start well before the end of the year.

As we approach the end of the year, now is a good time to think about personal income tax planning.

Millions of Canadians got a message from Capital One after a reported hack: their personally identifiable information (PII) was breached.

For many years now, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been carrying out a campaign to bring American citizens living outside the United States into compliance with their income tax filing and related foreign bank account filing obligations

The CFO is one of the first executive roles added by tech founders. Some hire a CFO full-time, but many use outsourced CFO services. Here’s why.

BDO can fulfill your IFRS16 lease accounting requirements in six easy steps. Get accurate and timely journal entries for your complicated lease calculations.

Canadian retailers are facing new challenges. This report offers insight and actionable strategies on key trends in the retail industry.