Should the Canada Employment Credit Reflect the True Cost of Going to Work?

With the rising cost of transportation, meals, clothing, and other work-related expenses, many Canadians are questioning whether the Canada Employment Credit, set at $1,501 for 2026, still reflects the real cost of earning employment income. Tax professionals, employers, and taxpayers continue to debate whether the credit should be increased, restructured, or replaced altogether. When our poll asked if the Canada Employment Credit should be increased, 87% said yes. Below are perspectives shared by tax and financial professionals across the country.

Students in the News: From Good to Great: Delores Moskal

We love sharing feedback from our recent graduates. This week we feature the success of Mrs. Delores Moskal from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, who recently graduated from the Business Valuation for Advisors course.

DAC 2016: Learn How to Maximize Your Peak Potential

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to announce that Craig Dowden, the top-rated speaker at DAC 2015, will speak at this year’s Distinguished Advisor Conference, Nov. 6-9 in San Diego. Early registration is now open until June 30. An outstanding agenda of 18 illustrious speakers has now been released.

Job Market Extremely Bright for Professional Bookkeepers

The quest for highly qualified, professional bookkeepers with sharp tax knowledge and financial stewardship skills is an important one, yet they are hard to find.  Knowledge Bureau’s professional certification and designation programs fill that gap and add value to tax, bookkeeping and financial services offices.

Changes Begin in July: DAC Enhances New Value Proposition

The Distinguished Advisor Conference agenda, has just been released, chocked full of opportunities to build knowledge and business skills and earn valuable continuing professional development accreditation:  check it out for yourself and learn more about the 19 thought leaders who will inspire you!

Now is a Great Time to Learn Tax Preparation Online

It is critical to know the mechanics of tax preparation, not only for those who want to get into or stay in the tax preparation industry, but also for financial advisors who want to offer an integrated, holistic solution to planning for their clients. If you don't know tax, you're likely missing double digit returns in your plans for Real Wealth Management with your clients.

DAC 2016:  All in All the Time:  Leadership Lessons for Elite Teams

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to announce that Brent Gleeson, a Navy SEAL combat veteran with multiple tours to Iraq and Africa, and writer for Inc.com and Forbes.com will speak at the Distinguished Advisor Conference, Nov. 6 to 9 in San Diego. Early registration is now open until June 30.
 
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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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

  • Yes
    11 votes
    39.29%
  • No
    17 votes
    60.71%