Entries from March 2008 ↓

how do I calculate diluted earnings per share?

The Basic Earnings Per Share calculation is actually very straightforward:
take the net income or loss for the period and divide it by the time weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
What becomes tricky is the Diluted Earnings Per Share which includes the dilutive effect of outstanding call options and warrants and their [...]

hiring strategy – which generation?

The other day I was discussing hiring strategies with some of my peers and the conversation evolved to the work styles of different generations. Trying not to sound too retro-grouchy, we informally concluded that our generation (Generation X) has a stronger work ethic, more dedicated ‘just do it’ mentality, than today’s generation (Millennial) coming [...]

dysfunctional team dynamics

Recently I was asked to read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lenioni. This management book has an interesting approach to providing content. Instead of preaching about his life experiences, what has worked, what hasn’t worked, Lenioni opts to illustrate his ideas in the form of a fictional [...]

SR&ED tips and tricks

So, you’ve decided to go after a SR&ED tax credit and you believe you have solid intellectual property that qualifies. Where to start? Think of your SR&ED claim as that grade nine book report you did a hundred years ago. Your book report table of contents should look something like this:
Introduction and [...]