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:The Paradise Papers, Pre-Budget Consultations and The Real Tax Gap
This week brought more controversial tax news to Canadians: the Paradise Papers and a new tax “consultation”; this time in advance of the 2018 Federal budget. The elephant in the room in both these stories is the unfinished “consultation” on the massive tax changes proposed for private businesses.
BEST DAC EVER: The Advisor’s Role at the Crossroads of Change
The Distinguished Advisor Conference was an outstanding success with all of the speakers delivering thought leadership with passion and conviction to the theme: Financial Advice at the Crossroads of Change.
Innovate or Die: How “Leadapreneurs” Are Transforming Economies
In one of the most talked-about and ground-breaking sessions at this year’s Distinguished Advisor Conference, futurist Jan Bartscht, brought a stark message to the approximately 200 delegates in attendance: you must innovate or die in a stark business reality: 40 per cent of major companies will not survive the digital disruptions of the next five years.
LAST WEEK TO REGISTER: CE Summits Dig Deep into Tax Reforms
The consultations for the 2018 federal budget are officially underway today; yet advisors working with small business owners are yet to decipher the difficult proposals for private corporations to advise on appropriate actions before the end of the year. Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge with top experts at the CE Summits, visiting four Canadian cities from November 21 to 28, 2017.
Help Us with Our Agenda for DAC 2018 In Quebec City!
Speakers with topic proposals, sponsors and delegates: please contact us now. Knowledge Bureau is pleased to announce that the 2018 Distinguished Advisor Conference will be held in beautiful, historical Quebec City from November 11 to 14, 2018. Early registration offers now available will provide the best tuition savings. The theme for 2018 is “The Changing Face of Community: Collaboration with Impact.”
Fake News and Your Opportunity to Build Trust
Trust. Fake news. Instability. These small words that carry a big punch because they’re emblematic of a new world order and the shifting sands of change. However, during DAC’s first day of presentations, journalist, politician and business leader Kirk LaPointe spoke about how “invested clients” can actually help you beat the disruption that trust failures provide.
