Help Clients Recover Millions

Are your clients owed money by CRA? As of March 31, 2025, the CRA holds about 10.2 million uncashed cheques totalling $1.7 billion. In your view, why is this happening? We put that question to our readers last months and as usual, their comments were insightful:

Introducting a New Diploma Program

Knowledge Bureau is pleased to introduce a new Diploma in Advanced Family Tax Compliance.  The program provides critical technical studies for professional tax accounting and financial advisors whose clients are facing increasing tax audit risk with recent changes for capital gains dispositions, rental property ownership and family business succession.

Check It Out: 13 Great Sponsors at the 2024 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors

Have you added your company’s logo to the list of esteemed partners at this year’s Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors?   There is still time to promote your good work nationally and join this illustrious group. Get in by September 30!

Meeting Professional Standards of Conduct

Professionals who are designated specialists are committed to meeting standards of conduct that include professional development annually and an attestation to ethical conduct.  Knowledge Bureau designates who have not yet relicensed have the options that follow.

Economic Statespersons: Leadership at the Next Level

EVELYN JACKS, DMA™, RWM™, MFA-P™, FDFS™, Founder and President, Knowledge Bureau introduces the 2024 Fellows of Distinguished Financial Services and Provides the Vision for their Special Mission.

15 Sessions, 20 Thought Leaders: The Full DAC Agenda is Revealed!

Mark Your Calendar for the weekend of November 9-12.  You’re going to be in for an incredible networking experience, and a 15 session, impactful Education Conference tailored for tax specialists and wealth advisors.  Most important, 20 thought leaders will inspire you to re-engage with your prospective clients who sadly, may not be seeking your advice soon enough.   It’s the Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors (DAC) and the full agenda is now here! Register by September 30 early-bird deadline – Ask about group rates, how to buy a table and access to VIP Affinity Program rates.  Here’s the run of the events:

Proprietors & Their Audit Risk

The tax filing season 2024 is officially over with 31,247,787 tax returns filed to July 1.  The average balance due is $7,572 or over $55 Billion and many of those 7.3 Million taxpayers who owe are proprietors who waited to file until the last moment:  June 17.  We asked tax and financial professionals in our June poll whether they thought that tax audit risk is a bigger issue now for proprietors.  The reviews were mixed but 60% said yes. 
 
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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Do you believe Canada’s tax system based, on self-assessment, has suffered under recent changes at CRA and by Finance Canada? If so, what is the one wish you have for tax reform?

  • Yes
    337 votes
    69.48%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.52%