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New Tax Changes for Caregivers: Alberta Budget

Alberta Finance Minister Nater Horner delivered his second consecutive deficit budget on February 26. The deficit is large at $9.4 billion, which the government attributes largely to declining oil revenues. The document is called Fiscal Plan 2026-2029 meaning that this is a three-year fiscal pan, rather than the typical one-year projection.

Andy Fisher, Partner At Farber Financial Group, On The Need For Professional Networks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Andy Fisher is a Partner in the Insolvency & Restructuring practice at Farber Financial Group and leads the firm’s Small Business Restructuring practice.

Cyber Crime Is Increasing: IIAC President Ian Russell Speaks at DAC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Cyber threats know no boundaries. Cybercrime risks are increasing; however, risk awareness differs greatly. Cybercrime is not just for monetary gain but also for valuable information about individuals.

Tune in to KBR next week for our Academic Excellence Issue…

On August 12, make sure you check out our Academic Excellence Issue of Knowledge Bureau Report.

From Proprietorship to Corporation - When is the Best Time to Incorporate?

The  dog days of summer are a great time for the Tax Specialist to review 2014 returns for Proprietors and Partnerships to determine whether it is time for some of these taxpayers to consider incorporating their business and removing their business from their personal tax return. But when is the best time to incorporate?

The Mentorship Series: Stories About Distinguished Advisors’ Unique Value Proposition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tax and financial advisors are under the microscope for their performance, competency and high value. Hear the stories of distinguished professionals who are unafraid to embrace the new challenges of regulation and change.

Spotlight Series: Yasemin Aygun , DFA-Tax Services Specialist, is part of a network of change agents

Yasemin Aygun, owner of Bookkeeping Bizz in North York, Ontario, offers bookkeeping, payroll, and tax and advisory services through her firm. A recent graduate of the Knowledge Bureau’s DFA-Tax Services Specialist designation, she knows how valuable professional development is in helping her differentiate her firm from other financial advisors.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you agree with the government’s plan to introduce the new Canada Groceries Essentials Benefit (CGEB)?

  • Yes
    38 votes
    29.92%
  • No
    89 votes
    70.08%