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Privilege is sometimes invoked in tax matters as the first line of defense against the CRA's prying eyes. There is a lot of confusion among tax professionals as to the scope of solicitor-client privilege and its limitations. With the recent introduction of IFRS and the requirement to account for uncertain tax positions, accountants' and auditors' working papers (AWP) have become more informative and may provide a roadmap to the CRA in the course of an audit. What is privilege and when does it attach to accountants' work product? Is there such thing as accountants' privilege? What are the powers of the CRA to access AWPs and can privilege be invoked to limit such access?
Join your colleagues in the taxation law practice for answers to these questions and more, with information provided by leading experts.
- Brian Carr - The Law of Privilege in Canada
- Alice Joseffer - Privilege and Work Product Protection in US Federal Tax Controversies
- Alexandra Brown - CRA's Audit Powers and Privilege
SPEAKERS:
Brian Carr, Moskowitz & Meredith LLP
Alice Joseffer, Hodgson Russ LLP
Alexandra Brown, Laishley Reed LLP
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Geneviève Lille, Wilson & Partners LLP
