Halloween is a night for spooky things. Some adults would say, it’s a bit like the tax filing deadline. There are few things that can terrify even the bravest of us as much. When a new client comes to your door, keep this in mind. You have the potential to turn terror into, well fun. It’s true! Think about it. . .
to rethink their approach for managing operations to avoid the unprecedented business closing statistics (refer to prior article this issue). However, paying increased attention to financial performance, profitability, and cash flow to meet obligations on both a personal and business level can matter greatly when embracing challenges in the areas of high interest rates, inflation, supply chain management, changes in consumer expectations, and a tight labour market. Knowledge Bureau’s newly updated Budgeting & Forecasting for Small Business course helps provide the strategic and technical insight needed and you can enrol now!
Canadians’ relationship with the CRA’s enlarged department has changed substantially, along with the digital environment it operates under. Add to this a barrage of new tax measures and new powers bestowed on CRA, and it spells Audit Risk. Tax audit defence is now a key component of every professional’s duty to their clients, including financial professionals, who find themselves answering more tax planning questions as tax accountants focus on tax compliance. Come up to speed quickly in the comprehensive CE session at the September 18 CE Savvy Summit Virtual Event, as Canadian best-selling tax author and educator, Evelyn Jacks overviews recent new tax measures for:
Ever listened to Canadians on a beach in a far off land thinking about how they can continue to fund their expenses in Canada and abroad? Will they have to sell the home, the cottage or the condo in Mexico to make ends meet? Worse, will new capital gains taxes compound their cash flow problems if they do? These real life decisions would be made so much easier if their financial portfolios could provide a safe haven to cover such unexpected new risks. Join Douglas V. Nelson as he discusses these topics in a session sponsored by BCV Asset Management entitled Managing Retirement Fear Factors at the 2024 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors November 10-12 in Montreal.
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KBR will not be publishing next week as we take a mid summer break but that doesn’t mean that Knowledge Bureau doesn’t have great mid-summer tuition offers for you! Here’s a rundown – act by July 30.
This stand alone certificate course perfect for those with no prior tax or financial services experience and recommended precursor to the full DMA™ Vocational Certificate, Diploma or Designation Program. Build confidence in yourself and your team members: the program takes about 20 hours, learn to prepare 24 case studies on professional tax software. Every newcomer to the tax and financial services will benefit from this education! Pre-register now. Canada’s Income Tax Fundamentals Course™ will be available September 10 and you can take advantage of this pre-sale offer!