Recognition of + investment in intangible assets in a #digital era is needed for the Canadian accounting profession to realize economic prosperity. My paper "Accounting for the Digital Economy: Time for a Fresh Approach" offers action. Thanks, @CIGIonline bit.ly/348uIC9

It is time for accounting standards to realign with the digital economy, and it starts with acting on governance. Read more in my @CIGIonline published work, Accounting for the Digital Economy: Time for a Fresh Approach. bit.ly/3HzRUa7

I am honoured and thrilled for my paper "Accounting for the Digital Economy: Time for a Fresh Approach" to have made the February 2022 featured publication list by @CIGIonline bit.ly/3hyK4mC

There were significant developments in the Canadian #fintech industry in 2021. Here's an overview of the key fintech developments in 2021, as well as some regulations on which to keep a watchful eye in 2022: bit.ly/353WfFb

The recent report from Canada's Advisory Committee showed that the industry is ready to implement #openbanking in Canada. It is only a matter of time until open #banking scales across finance into other industries and becomes the norm: bit.ly/3IeGWYw

Every year there is a shift in #corporategovernance #standards to evolve along with the changing business landscape & stay aligned with the shifting priorities of all stakeholders. Here are the top topics that will shape the way boards function in 2022: bit.ly/3rxOqiC

.@FitchRatings’ outlook for the Canadian banks is neutral as it expects the banks’ credit fundamentals to largely hold up even the economic backdrop weakens. While growth is still expected to be at 3.7%, that still represents a slowing from 5.0% growth. bit.ly/3pZr4ma

Internal government documents show Finance Department officials believe there could be sweeping implications for the #economy if the @bankofcanada ever issued its own #cryptocurrency. @globalnews: bit.ly/3q0M3oH

The “big six” Canadian banks – @RBC, @TD, @scotiabank, @BMO, @CIBC and @nationalbank - on average, have a dividend yield of 3.3 percent & are expected to raise dividends and share buybacks that may boost the sector’s appeal to investors: bit.ly/3lyKUlz

#DigitalPayments can speed transactions and lower their costs, both domestically and across borders. Canada's efforts here need to be accelerated to seize the opportunity while bolstering #cybersecurity. @CIGIonline: bit.ly/32NQ8U4

Transformation of #corporategovernance has been highlighted during a panel discussion part of the Beyond Business series. There's a shift from a model in which board members have an adversarial relationship with managers toward greater #collaboration: whr.tn/3xToO2j

#Diversity and #inclusion policies matter now more than ever. Here are the signs of a company that actually implements diversity and inclusion policies as part of its #governance strategy. @globeandmail: tgam.ca/2ZSJniJ

The pilgrimage to #digitalbanking and the need for niche #bankingsolutions go hand-in-hand as consumers expect the leverage of new technology and innovation to be the status quo at their banks. @Forbes: bit.ly/3onXhD7

A recent @Gartner_inc survey reveals that 70% of cross-functional leaders say their companies' #governance models do not to fit the needs of digital business. The accelerating #digitization of workflows prompts the need to revisit #governancestrategies. prn.to/3H5NMjl

"The application of new technologies built on data, machine learning and AI is driving #innovation across all economic sectors." We need to be strategic with #digitalsovereignty supporting autonomy, national #security + prosperity. @CIGIonline: bit.ly/3oHTy3B

"The rise of #embeddedfinance represents an opportunity - a market estimated to be worth over $7 trillion the next decade." Banks, challengers + startups try capitalizing through digitization. @thefintechtimes: bit.ly/3am27sC

According to @IMFnews, the increase of #digitalcurrency in emerging markets could lead to "cryptoization" of local economies and create a threat to the fiscal policy with digital assets by facilitating tax evasion. @Reuters: reut.rs/3DnZl2n

"@BankofCanada governor assumes unmet demand during the summer represents future demand once supply catches up and remains confident that #economicgrowth will be strong over the second half of 2021." @financialpost: bit.ly/3iKepiS

The news surrounding #Scholastic reflects the importance of a strong succession plan and transparent corporate governance on.wsj.com/3zZtHqY

"Nasdaq is one step closer to ushering in a new era of corporate board diversity and transparency following a landmark decision from U.S. financial regulators." @FortuneMagazine bit.ly/3jF7fMQ #diversity #corporategovernance