Gina Biscotti, CPA auditor

BDO has released IFR Bulletin 2025/05 summarising the activities in standard setting by the IASB during the first half of 2025. The Bulletin provides a concise list of standards and amendments that became effective during 2025 or will become effective in the coming years. It also provides a snapshot of IASB’s standard setting projects, maintenance projects and research projects as well as IFRS Interpretation Committee’s activities, including IFRIC agenda decisions. https://ow.ly/oZqu50WqZ4V

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What does it take to lead with resilience in a world where the path is rarely clear? In this conversation, Canadian EY Private Assurance Leader Rachel Rodrigues, CPA, CA shares the leadership traits she sees most often in successful founders: adaptability, purpose, and the willingness to ask for help, and why she believes vulnerability is a strength, not a risk. She also offers powerful insight into how we can build a more inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem, and what gives her hope for the next generation of Canadian business leaders. This interview is part of our ongoing celebration of the 2025 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, proudly sponsored by RBC. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/esuHvYvA

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The pressure is on ahead of the Common Final Examination (CFE), which will take place from Sept. 9 to 11 this year. For future CPAs, the coming weeks will be crucial in consolidating years of work. How do you get organized, stay focused and avoid pitfalls that could jeopardize your success?     Hear from two CFE gold medallists about the study strategies they used in the lead up to the big day. https://lnkd.in/gpbKChfe

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Tired of its outdated legacy system, BDO Canada turned to Intapp Intake to improve its client and engagement acceptance processes. Since implementing the solution in January 2025, BDO Canada has processed, on average, more than 5,000 acceptances per month — improving efficiency by 38%.   Read the case study to learn how the firm uses Intapp Intake to drive efficiency and growth: https://hubs.li/Q03CPL9M0

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Top 10 Firm BDO USA has announced that it is merging in Mississippi-based Top 100 Firm Horne LLP. "I think this deal is No. 95 for us, and it's going to be the largest expansion in our history," BDO CEO Wayne Berson told Accounting Today. The combination will greatly expand BDO's presence in the Southeast, and give it much greater capabilities in disaster recovery and government services.

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BDO has released IFR Bulletin 2025/05 summarising the activities in standard setting by the IASB during the first half of 2025. The Bulletin provides a concise list of standards and amendments that became effective during 2025 or will become effective in the coming years. It also provides a snapshot of IASB’s standard setting projects, maintenance projects and research projects as well as IFRS Interpretation Committee’s activities, including IFRIC agenda decisions. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gHycUGaQ Parag Patadiya Muhammad Husnain Munawar Aman Maheshwari #IFRS #IASB #FinancialReporting #AccountingStandards #AuditAndAssurance #IFRSUpdates

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Benito Ybarra recently had the opportunity to join 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 of Baker Tilly US and Directors & Boards to discuss findings from our new report, 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, published in partnership with the Internal Audit Foundation. Their discussion explored how organizations are approaching ERM today, the role of ERM maturity in driving stronger decision-making and long-term resilience, and why protecting internal audit’s independence remains critical. Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/ygg6org #ERM #InternalAudit #Governance

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings meaningful – but not seismic – changes to the international tax landscape. We've identified key updates, along with actions you should consider taking in response to each. http://bit.ly/3Ketzxw

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