Accounting for the Future

Mar 07 2025 42 ep. 29 mins 12

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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Anne-Marie Henson transforms intricate concepts into digestible insights, helping financial leaders navigate with clarity and confidence.

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The evolving impact of women in leadership roles

Mar 07 2025 32 mins

Host Anne-Marie Henson welcomes two of WXN’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada: Shilpa Mishra, Managing Director and National Leader of Capital Advisory at BDO, and Alyssa Barry, co-founder of irlabs and President at Alliance Advisors. They discuss navigating male-dominated industries, the power of authenticity and allyship, and how economic uncertainty impacts their roles. T

Navigating political uncertainty: Cash flow forecasting and scenario planning for Canadian businesses

Feb 13 2025 33 mins

In this episode of Accounting for the Future, host Anne-Marie Henson, Eastern Canada Markets Leader, sits down with Daniel Ma, Partner, Valuations & Modeling, to discuss the challenges of navigating political uncertainty following recent tariff announcements by the Trump administration. They explore the potential impact on Canadian businesses and share proactive strategies for mana

The importance of standard setting - Part 2

Jan 23 2025 26 mins

In part two of this two-part mini-series, host Anne-Marie Henson welcomes back Armand Capisciolto, Chair of Canada’s Accounting Standards Board, BDO alumnus, and former host of the Accounting for the Future podcast. In this episode, they delve into the significant changes that have occurred among different standards, the importance of optionality in standard setting, as well as

The importance of standard setting - Part 1

Jan 09 2025 20 mins

Host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Armand Capisciolto, chair of Canada's Accounting Standards Board, BDO alumni, and former host of the Accounting for the Future podcast. They discuss the importance of accounting standards, the process of setting them, and Canada's influence on international standards. The episode also highlights how standards improve financial information and the

Cybersecurity on the rise

Oct 31 2024 23 mins

In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson explores the growing realm of cybersecurity threats with guest Sacha Blasiak-Priestley, BDO's National Leader of Cloud Security. They discuss some of the biggest cybersecurity breaches this year, including Christies, London Drugs, and AT&T. The conversation uncovers the lasting operational and reputational impacts of cyber attacks, AI's intri

Enhancing productivity: Data-driven solutions for audits

Aug 29 2024 28 mins

Learn how technology, particularly AI and data-driven solutions, is revolutionizing the audit profession, leading to enhanced productivity. Host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Paul Vetrone, Innovation and Change Director at BDO Canada, and Youssef Hounat, VP of Product at DataSnipper. Together they discuss the integration of innovative technologies in auditing, emphasizing the shif

What should business leaders expect from their auditors? LIVE in Oakville

Jul 18 2024 28 mins

Auditors can provide value beyond the numbers through practical solutions and advice on governance and regulatory changes. In a special live episode, guest host Mary Mathews is joined by Anthony Marinelli, Assurance-East Leader and Chair of BDO Canada’s Board, in a discussion on how the role and expectations of auditors have evolved and how business leaders should select auditors

AI governance: Navigating innovation in the boardroom

Jun 13 2024 28 mins

AI holds immense transformative potential for revenue optimization. Yet, governance, ethical considerations, and continuous monitoring cannot be undermined for responsible and effective AI implementation. Guest Achille Ettorre, Advisory Board Member at Queen's University, TedX presenter, and Faculty Member and Executive Consultant at the International Institute for Analytics, joins

Strengthening your foundations: Internal controls for public companies

May 09 2024 27 mins

Having robust internal controls is necessary for accurate financial reporting. In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Michael Crolla, Partner and National Capital Markets & Public Company Services Leader, and John Asher, Partner and Risk Advisory Services Leader in Western Canada. Drawing from their experience, they discuss the current Canadian regulatory landscape fo

Navigating the Complexities of Fraud Prevention

Mar 20 2024 27 mins

Navigating the complexities of fraud prevention and detection in your organization is critical. In this episode, host Anne-Marie Henson is joined by Alan Mak, Partner and National Leader of BDO’s Forensic Disputes & Investigations, and Mary Mathews, Partner in BDO’s Accounting Advisory Group. Drawing from their expertise, they delve into the pervasive issue of fraud in today's