Energy Visions business forum 2013

PwC is hosting its annual Energy Visions business forum in Calgary, Alberta on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 and in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday, May 30, 2013. The event will feature a moderated debate by global analysts and industry leaders on Canada’s potential to become an energy superpower.

Putting US GAAP in motion

US GAAP preparers often have multifaceted accounting issues that require significant management judgement and technical expertise. We can help you navigate US GAAP effectively.

Outsmarting fraud

Despite governments’ and regulators' efforts to reduce fraud, economic crime continues to be an issue to businesses in Canada and around the world. PwC can help your organization take preventative steps to limit its exposure to fraud and establish a process to manage a crisis, should one occur.

Putting IFRS in motion

More than 100 countries either use or are adopting IFRS. There are a number of new standards now being implemented that will have an impact on Canadian companies. Click to read more about how PwC can help the evolving needs of your business with the new IFRS standards and regulations.

No weak links: Reduce your risk and increase efficiency in transfer pricing execution

Ivan Williams, PwC Alberta Transfer Pricing Leader and guest speaker David Nickson, PwC US Principal and Global Leader of the End to End (E2E) Transfer Pricing Practice for PwC, discussed best practices around transfer pricing execution as well as practical suggestions for implementation at an event in Calgary in April 2013.

Cynthia Kumar is a 2013 ICAA Merit Award Recipient

Cynthia Kumar is a finance effectiveness consultant and a member of our M&T Consulting Practice in Alberta. She is a recipient of the Early Achievement Award from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (ICAA).

Optimizing your tax planning: A return to BC PST

The PST Regulation and the Exemption and Refund Regulation were implemented by the BC Ministry of Finance. Alberta-based organizations that carry on business in B.C. need to be aware of these changes and make sure that they are in compliance. We review the changes, the exemption and refund regulations to help make sure organizations are complying with the new rules.

Securing your organization against cyber espionage

Today's cyber threats are persistent, well organized, constantly evolving — and often successful. Many disguise themselves within the information technology (IT) ecosystem in a manner that is all but impossible to distinguish from legitimate activity.

The cloud and IT risks – silver lining, or storms ahead?

As PwC hosts the Audit Committee Connect event on cloud computing, here are the top 10 questions to consider when thinking about the cloud in your organization.

Powering your decisions: PwC at IPPSA

PwC was proud to once again be a part of the Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta (IPPSA) annual conference in Banff, Alberta in March, 2013.

PwC hosts breakfast on preparing your business to change hands

Ian Gunn, Alberta Private Company Services leader at PwC, hosted a breakfast session and presentation with Calgary Business Development on how to prepare business to effectively change hands.

Business confidence is at its lowest in five years

View the March edition of the PwC Business and Consumer Confidence Index. It tracks and determines business and consumer confidence in the current and future Alberta economy.