http://www.pwc.com/ca/eng/main/home/index.html en-ca ℗ & © 2009 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. All rights reserved. PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Join two PwC partners as they engage in lively discussions with industry experts about key challenges and solutions to managing in an economic downturn. Hosted by two PwC Partners, Dean Mullett and Helen Mallovy Hicks, this podcast series engages a variety of industry specialists in lively banter and spirited discussions. Each podcast focuses on different key challenges to managing in a downturn. Hosted by two PwC Partners, Dean Mullett and Helen Mallovy Hicks, this podcast series engages a variety of industry specialists in lively banter and spirited discussions. Each podcast focuses on different key challenges to managing in a downturn. Doug Beatty doug.beatty@ca.pwc.com no PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Two PwC Partners, Dean Mullett and Helen Mallovy Hicks, introduce and host a series of audio podcast discussions, covering solutions to some of today's hottest issues relating to the economic crisis. Stay tuned - new podcasts will be posted regularly. Two PwC Partners, Dean Mullett and Helen Mallovy Hicks, introduce and host a series of audio podcast discussions, covering solutions to some of today's hottest issues relating to the economic crisis. Stay tuned - new podcasts will be posted regularly. Two PwC Partners, Dean Mullett and Helen Mallovy Hicks, introduce and host a series of audio podcast discussions, covering solutions to some of today's hottest issues relating to the economic crisis. Stay tuned - new podcasts will be posted regularly. http://www.pwc.com/extweb/challenges.nsf/docid/d2d65e8217cf9020852574ff005b9bd4?WT.ac=RSS-MID-intro http://www.pwc.com/extweb/challenges.nsf/docid/d2d65e8217cf9020852574ff005b9bd4?WT.ac=RSS-MID-intro Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Two PricewaterhouseCoopers partners launch the premiere episode of Strategy Talks – With Dean and Helen: The PwC Managing in a Downturn Podcast Series. Dean Mullet and Helen Mallovy-Hicks, partners with PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada, introduce the podcast series Strategy Talks, and offer real-world coping strategies for businesses in this economic downturn. Dean Mullet and Helen Mallovy-Hicks, partners with PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada, introduce the podcast series Strategy Talks, and offer real-world coping strategies for businesses in this economic downturn. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item1 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep1.mp3 13:30 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers discussion on restructuring during a recession. Helen and Dean speak with Dave Planques, leader of the Corporate Advisory and Restructuring group. Dave discusses some of the key differences between restructuring a company in good times, and in bad. Helen and Dean speak with Dave Planques, leader of the Corporate Advisory and Restructuring group. Dave discusses some of the key differences between restructuring a company in good times, and in bad. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item2 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep2.mp3 23:04 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers discussion on valuations and how the economic downturn may affect your company’s value. Helen and Dean interview Ken Goodwin, a partner in the Dispute Analysis & Valuations group at PwC. Ken sheds light on valuations, and answers questions on how your business might be valued differently in a tight economy. Helen and Dean interview Ken Goodwin, a partner in the Dispute Analysis & Valuations group at PwC. Ken sheds light on valuations, and answers questions on how your business might be valued differently in a tight economy. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item3 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep3.mp3 14:33 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers discussion on liquidity challenges during a recession. Helen and Dean are joined by Calum Semple, a lead partner in the Restructuring and Distress Strategy Group at PwC. Calum helps us understand ways companies may be able to improve their cash line and liquidity during the downturn. Helen and Dean are joined by Calum Semple, a lead partner in the Restructuring and Distress Strategy Group at PwC. Calum helps us understand ways companies may be able to improve their cash line and liquidity during the downturn. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item4 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep4.mp3 21:48 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers discussion on how the recession is affecting financial reporting. Helen and Dean are joined by Mike Walke, a partner with PwC and Audit and Assurance Credit Crisis leader. Mike explores some of the key challenges to financial reporting in troubled times, and how to better manage. Helen and Dean are joined by Mike Walke, a partner with PwC and Audit and Assurance Credit Crisis leader. Mike explores some of the key challenges to financial reporting in troubled times, and how to better manage. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item5 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep5.mp3 16:58 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers discussion on the importance on communication with your banker during a tight economy. Helen and Dean welcome Vince De Luca, managing director of PwC’s Corporate Finance practice. Vince talks about how important it is for private companies to keep the lines of communication with their banker open at all times. Helen and Dean welcome Vince De Luca, managing director of PwC’s Corporate Finance practice. Vince talks about how important it is for private companies to keep the lines of communication with their banker open at all times. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item6 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep6.mp3 17:32 Thurs, 09 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers discussion on the state of private equities during a recession. Helen and Dean welcome Peter Dale, national leader of PwC’s Private Equity practice. Peter offers an overview of how the face of private equity has changed recently, and what key challenges will be for the future. Helen and Dean welcome Peter Dale, national leader of PwC’s Private Equity practice. Peter offers an overview of how the face of private equity has changed recently, and what key challenges will be for the future. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item7 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep7.mp3 21:57 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers discussion on the need for technology companies to keep innovating in a financial downturn. Helen and Dean welcome Chris Dulny, a partner in the Assurance and Advisory Services Group of PwC. Chris talks about how crucial it is for technology companies to keep investing in innovation, especially during troubled financial times. Helen and Dean welcome Chris Dulny, a partner in the Assurance and Advisory Services Group of PwC. Chris talks about how crucial it is for technology companies to keep investing in innovation, especially during troubled financial times. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item8 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep8.mp3 15:58 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers discussion around the evolving role directors play in risk management issues. Helen welcomes three guests: Mike Harris, leader of the Corporate Governance practice at PwC; Brenda Eprile, a partner, Risk Practice Leader for the GTA and National Internal Audit Practice Leader at PwC; and John Clappison, a former PwC partner and current director of a number of boards. The group explores why the role directors play in risk management may be more important now than ever before. Helen welcomes three guests: Mike Harris, leader of the Corporate Governance practice at PwC; Brenda Eprile, a partner, Risk Practice Leader for the GTA and National Internal Audit Practice Leader at PwC; and John Clappison, a former PwC partner and current director of a number of boards. The group explores why the role directors play in risk management may be more important now than ever before. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item9 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep9.mp3 28:44 Fri, 1 May 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada discussion around cost reduction through better IT management Helen and Dean welcome Robert Scott, an Advisory Services partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and national leader of the IT Effectiveness practice. He talks about how IT management can help companies cut costs. Helen and Dean welcome Robert Scott, an Advisory Services partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and national leader of the IT Effectiveness practice. He talks about how IT management can help companies cut costs. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item10 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep10.mp3 24:16 Fri, 8 May 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada discussion around taking advantage of the current economy to save tax dollars. Helen and Dean welcome Kathy Munro, a Tax Services partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Wesley Mark, a partner in the Advisory Services practice. They give listeners tips on how an estate freeze could help businesses manage through a troubled economy. Helen and Dean welcome Kathy Munro, a Tax Services partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Wesley Mark, a partner in the Advisory Services practice. They give listeners tips on how an estate freeze could help businesses manage through a troubled economy. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item11 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep11.mp3 18:47 Fri, 15 May 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada discussion on current issues surrounding fairness opinions. Helen and Dean welcome Bill Orr, a partner in the law firm Fasken Martineau. He talks about the future usefulness of fairness opinions. Helen and Dean welcome Bill Orr, a partner in the law firm Fasken Martineau. He talks about the future usefulness of fairness opinions. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item12 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep12.mp3 22:03 Fri, 22 May 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion around fraud risks in a recession. Helen and Dean interview Steven Henderson, a PwC Advisory Services partner and Sarah MacGregor, a director in PwC’s Advisory Services practice, about fraud risks in a recession. Helen and Dean interview Steven Henderson, a PwC Advisory Services partner and Sarah MacGregor, a director in PwC’s Advisory Services practice, about fraud risks in a recession. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item13 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep13.mp3 19:21 Fri, 29 May 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada discussion around tax credit strategies. Helen and Dean welcome Doug Frost, PwC Mergers and Acquisitions Tax Services national leader, and Janice Russell, a Corporate Tax partner. They discuss how tax credits can save cash. Helen and Dean welcome Doug Frost, PwC Mergers and Acquisitions Tax Services national leader, and Janice Russell, a Corporate Tax partner. They discuss how tax credits can save cash. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item14 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep14.mp3 17:58 Fri, 06 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada discussion around tax credit strategies. Dean Mullet interviews Scott Bolton, a PwC Advisory Services partner and John Williamson, a PwC Audit and Assurance Group partner, about the oil and gas industry and the economy. Dean Mullet interviews Scott Bolton, a PwC Advisory Services partner and John Williamson, a PwC Audit and Assurance Group partner, about the oil and gas industry and the economy. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item15 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep15.mp3 23:54 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion around the importance of performance management. Helen and Dean discuss performance management with Philip Townsend, a PwC Advisory Services partner, and Kevin Wennekes, vice-president of research with the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA). Helen and Dean discuss performance management with Philip Townsend, a PwC Advisory Services partner, and Kevin Wennekes, vice-president of research with the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA). http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item16 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep16.mp3 18:54 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada discussion around the 7 best practices of performance management. Helen and Dean welcome Stuart Smith, a vice president in PwC's Advisory Service practice, and Greg Richards, the Cognos Professor of Performance Management with the University of Ottawa. Helen and Dean welcome Stuart Smith, a vice president in PwC's Advisory Service practice, and Greg Richards, the Cognos Professor of Performance Management with the University of Ottawa. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item17 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep17.mp3 19:38 Fri, 02 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada discussion around the 3 keys to success when faced with potential litigation issues. Helen and Dean welcome Gerry Ranking, the chair of Fasken Martineau’s litigation department in Ontario, and Robert Martin, a partner in PwC’s Advisory Services practice. Helen and Dean welcome Gerry Ranking, the chair of Fasken Martineau’s litigation department in Ontario, and Robert Martin, a partner in PwC’s Advisory Services practice. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item18 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep18.mp3 23:44 Fri, 30 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada discussion around sustainability and climate change. Helen and Dean welcome Wendy Potomski, vice president of PwC’s Sustainable Business Solutions and Climate Change Services practice. Helen and Dean welcome Wendy Potomski, vice president of PwC’s Sustainable Business Solutions and Climate Change Services practice. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item19 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep19.mp3 16:40 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion around the mining industry in Canada. Dean Mullett talks with Paul Murphy, the national leader for the Mining industry group of PwC Canada, and Normand Champigny, who works in the firm's Mining Centre of Excellence in Canada. Dean Mullett talks with Paul Murphy, the national leader for the Mining industry group of PwC Canada, and Normand Champigny, who works in the firm's Mining Centre of Excellence in Canada. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item20 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep20.mp3 20:23 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion around internal audits in a financial crisis. Dean and Helen talk with Mike Harris, leader of the Corporate Governance practice and Matthew Wetmore, a partner in the Internal Audit practice of PwC. Dean and Helen talk with Mike Harris, leader of the Corporate Governance practice and Matthew Wetmore, a partner in the Internal Audit practice of PwC. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item21 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep21.mp3 22:14 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion around internal audits in a financial crisis. Dean and Helen talk with Vanessa Iarocci, a vice-president in the Corporate Finance practice, and Rozanne Kibel, a Corporate Finance director. Dean and Helen talk with Vanessa Iarocci, a vice-president in the Corporate Finance practice, and Rozanne Kibel, a Corporate Finance director. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item22 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep22.mp3 18:22 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion on the commercial real estate market in Canada. Dean and Helen explore the ups and downs of commercial real estate in Canada with their guests Holly Allen, a partner in PwC’s Commercial Real Estate practice, and Chris Potter, leader of the Canadian Real Estate Tax practice. Dean and Helen explore the ups and downs of commercial real estate in Canada with their guests Holly Allen, a partner in PwC’s Commercial Real Estate practice, and Chris Potter, leader of the Canadian Real Estate Tax practice. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/managing-in-a-downturn/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-MID-item23 http://download.pwc.com/ca/mid/mid_ep23.mp3 21:42 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion on the prevalence of fraud in Canada. Dean and Helen speak with Pierre Taillefer, a PwC Advisory partner, and Caroline Hillyard, a manager in the Investigations and Forensic Services. Dean and Helen speak with Pierre Taillefer, a PwC Advisory partner, and Caroline Hillyard, a manager in the Investigations and Forensic Services. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-ST-item24 http://download.pwc.com/ca/st/st_ep24.mp3 17:45 Thur, 10 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion on the importance of keeping your data secure in a corporate environment. Dean and Helen talk with David Craig an Advisory Services Partner, and Salim Hasham an IT Advisory VP. Dean and Helen talk with David Craig an Advisory Services Partner, and Salim Hasham an IT Advisory VP. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-ST-item25 http://download.pwc.com/ca/st/st_ep25.mp3 23:49 Thur, 14 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion on the changing role directors are playing within organizations Dean and Helen talk with Brenda Eprile, leader of PwC’s regulatory advisory services, and John Willson, a Director at Nexen Inc. Dean and Helen talk with Brenda Eprile, leader of PwC’s regulatory advisory services, and John Willson, a Director at Nexen Inc. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-ST-item26 http://download.pwc.com/ca/st/st_ep26.mp3 26:21 Thurs, 28 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion on upcoming changes private enterprises must adopt with GAAP. Dean and Helen talk with Sal Bianco, a partner in the Audit and Assurance group of PwC. Dean and Helen talk with Sal Bianco, a partner in the Audit and Assurance group of PwC. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-ST-item27 http://download.pwc.com/ca/st/st_ep27.mp3 15:44 Thurs, 11 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion on the Canadian Banks 2010 report. Dean and Helen interview Diane Kazarian and George Sheen, about the findings of the Canadian Banks 2010 report. Dean and Helen interview Diane Kazarian and George Sheen, about the findings of the Canadian Banks 2010 report. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-ST-item28 http://download.pwc.com/ca/st/st_ep28.mp3 21:21 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada A PwC Canada discussion on what is in store for Canadian private businesses in the next few months. Dean and Helen talk with Eric Andrew, leader of the Private Company Services practice, about the Business Insights Survey results. Dean and Helen talk with Eric Andrew, leader of the Private Company Services practice, about the Business Insights Survey results. http://www.pwc.com/ca/en/strategy-talks/index.jhtml?WT.ac=RSS-ST-item29 http://download.pwc.com/ca/st/st_ep29.mp3 18:58 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST price waterhouse coopers, pwc