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On line: John Swinden, national director of the computer audit group at chartered accountants Clarkson Gordon, says when small computers are introduced in a large corporation problems can result
On line: John Swinden, national director of the computer audit group at chartered accountants Clarkson Gordon, says when small computers are introduced in a large corporation problems can result

On line: John Swinden, national director of the computer audit group at chartered accountants Clarkson Gordon, says when small computers are introduced in a large corporation problems can result

Date1/12/1983
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0134595F
      Chartered accountants George Ovens (left) and Don Beach discuss their book, Business and Securities Valuation. The 400-page textbook, for students and businessmen, was released yesterday. Most Canadians will never pay capital gains tax, says Ovens, and a lot of people are unnecessarily panicking.
      Chartered accountants George Ovens (left) and Don Beach discuss their book, Business and Securities Valuation. The 400-page textbook, for students and businessmen, was released yesterday. Most Canadians will never pay capital gains tax, says Ovens, and a lot of people are unnecessarily panicking.
      Ross, Fred
      1/3/1972
      He counts on his van: Tom Murlson, a Registered Industrial Accountant, can roll up in his air conditioned office, spot your financial problems on site and solve them with his computer
      He counts on his van: Tom Murlson, a Registered Industrial Accountant, can roll up in his air conditioned office, spot your financial problems on site and solve them with his computer
      Beaty, Keith
      5/9/1984
      Canadian Technology, says Gary Glover of Control Date Canada, went into development of the Cyber series of large-scale computers, including the one used by farmers. Company also exports computers.
      Canadian Technology, says Gary Glover of Control Date Canada, went into development of the Cyber series of large-scale computers, including the one used by farmers. Company also exports computers.
      Loek, Dick
      10/19/1977
      Jim McPherson Heads Accountant's Group. Disclosure problem just part of the soul-searching
      Jim McPherson Heads Accountant's Group. Disclosure problem just part of the soul-searching
      Spremo, Boris
      9/20/1973
      Fighting back: Failing eyesight caused by multiple sclerosis means chartered accountant Mel Posesorski needs the help of a monocular to work at his computer, one of many adjustments he has had to make in adapting to his disability with dignity and determination
      Fighting back: Failing eyesight caused by multiple sclerosis means chartered accountant Mel Posesorski needs the help of a monocular to work at his computer, one of many adjustments he has had to make in adapting to his disability with dignity and determination
      Lennon, Frank
      6/2/1989
      Medical students can experiment and practise more effectively on computers and robots than on animals, a Washington physician says. Dr. Neal Barnard, 34, a psychiatrist who founded the Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine in 1984, told a seminar yesterday at a Toronto hospital that the medical community must weigh the interests of the animals before using them.
      Medical students can experiment and practise more effectively on computers and robots than on animals, a Washington physician says. Dr. Neal Barnard, 34, a psychiatrist who founded the Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine in 1984, told a seminar yesterday at a Toronto hospital that the medical community must weigh the interests of the animals before using them.
      Cooper, David
      10/8/1987
      Work is one of my hobbies, says chartered accountant Harold Crosby, photographed against the Toronto skyline on his way from Halifax to Edmonton to become president of Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Chamber's commitment to national unity is a firm as its opposition to controls.
      Work is one of my hobbies, says chartered accountant Harold Crosby, photographed against the Toronto skyline on his way from Halifax to Edmonton to become president of Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Chamber's commitment to national unity is a firm as its opposition to controls.
      Bull, Ron
      9/6/1977
      Big break for Canada: David Knight demostrates a TV home computer terminal that uses Canadian Telidon technology to link home TVs to outside computers through telephone lines
      Big break for Canada: David Knight demostrates a TV home computer terminal that uses Canadian Telidon technology to link home TVs to outside computers through telephone lines
      McConnell, Colin
      5/20/1981
      Austere privacy: Robert Ramsay is kept company in his small downtown den by two computers and a pile of books, all read.
      Austere privacy: Robert Ramsay is kept company in his small downtown den by two computers and a pile of books, all read.
      Beaty, Keith
      10/27/1987
      Manpower minister Bryce Mackasey says computers will be used to crackdown on those who collect unemployment insurance while jobs for them are available
      Manpower minister Bryce Mackasey says computers will be used to crackdown on those who collect unemployment insurance while jobs for them are available
      Mackasey, Bryce
      9/27/1972
      Falling memory: Dr. Richard Restak, a Washington brain specialist, says in his book The Brain that computers may be eroding our memories. Depending on(...)
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      Goode, Jeff
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      Present boss John McCutcheon denied he is part-time president, and said his firm's troubles are part of the overall problems of crowded computer service field
      Present boss John McCutcheon denied he is part-time president, and said his firm's troubles are part of the overall problems of crowded computer service field
      Goode, Jeff
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