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Mark Your Calendar: Critical Deadlines for May and June

Tax season never truly ends, it seems, as there are many more upcoming tax filing, investment planning and education milestones to discuss with your clients over the next six months. Check out our handy checklist below and then test yourself – what are the conversation openers you’ll use and with which clients? It’s your opportunity to shine with every member of the household:

New from Knowledge Bureau: Our Comprehensive 2019 Course Catalogue

It’s hot off the press and available online! Back by popular demand is Knowledge Bureau’s All Course Catalogue to provide you with everything you need to know about our education programs all in one convenient place, with all the details you need to make the right educational decision for your professional development and team training.

Is Increasing Income Tax Rates for HNW Effective?

With Canada’s competitiveness in question, and many wondering if our complex tax system puts us at a global economic disadvantage, a new report from the Fraser Institute answers an important question. Does increasing income tax rates for high net worth taxpayers help or hinder Canada’s fiscal outlook?

OAS Rates Increase: Pensioners Get a Raise

Old Age Security (OAS) rates are indexed quarterly according to the consumer price index, and third quarter rates for July to September bring good news for Canadian seniors who received no raise in the second quarter of 2019.

Poll Results on KPMG Settlement: Is Canada’s Tax System Fair?

Our June poll question was one of the most popular and controversial to date with our readers. 95% felt strongly that the CRA’s settlement with KPMG demonstrates a lack of fairness and equity within Canada’s tax system.

DAC 2019: Meet the Day 2 & Day 3 Speakers

Stay ahead of your competition, re-think your business objectives more strategically, armed with new knowledge about economic forecasts, portfolio management, investment, retirement and tax in the personal, corporate, trust and cross-border space. DAC, and the great line-up of compelling speakers will show you how to get more customers and have stronger ties to your existing ones. This is your opportunity to be part of the pre-eminent conference for leaders in the financial services. Learn more about the speakers and partners who will inspire you on days 2 and 3 of DAC 2019.

10 Reasons to Consider a Career in Bookkeeping

As long as there are businesses, there will be a need for bookkeepers. According to the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)*, the outlook for employment opportunities for Bookkeepers over the next three years looks promising for those looking to join the industry or continue in it. Out of 13 provinces and territories, 8 have a “fair” outlook for employment opportunities, while Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Manitoba, and the Yukon Territories all have “good” employment outlooks. Here are the top 10 reasons to consider a career in Bookkeeping:
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree that public trustees, guardians and departments supporting Indigenous Services should be able to certify impairments for the Disability Tax Credit?

  • Yes
    13 votes
    18.06%
  • No
    59 votes
    81.94%