Master the Future of Retirement and Estate Planning: May 21 CE Summit

As Canada transitions into a new economic era under the new government's evolving tax policies, financial professionals face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. To navigate this shifting landscape, staying informed isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. That's why CE Summits – Advisory Diploma is a must-attend professional program for tax advisors, financial planners, and professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional value to their clients amongst complexity. These sessions are led by expert faculty Evelyn Jacks, Doug Nelson, Carol Willes and Ruth Horst on May 21 – register by the May 15 early-bird deadline!

2024 Acuity Conference: Come for the Thought Leadership and the CE!

Did you know that Knowledge Bureau issued CE accreditation for its own designates as well as for MFDA, IAFE, IIROC, ICM, and AIC requirements?  The breakdown of credits issued follows.  The Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors is a great way to earn your CE credits every year!  Mark your calendar now for 2024 Acuity Conference in lively, wonderful Montreal - November 10-12, 2024 - and don’t forget to register as an early bird by February 15, for the best pricing of 2024. 

Real Wealth Management™ 360 Degree Trigger Tour: February 8, 10am CST

You are invited to a special, complimentary educational event to learn why a Real Wealth Management approach to your client relationships is so important in this economic environment.  Mark your calendar:  for the Meeting of the Minds February 8 at 10:00 AM Central Time.  Attendees from coast to coast will discuss the events that are triggering their clients to want to make decisions about their life, financial and economic goals – often outside of their pre-defined plans.  There is a new way to approach this.  The Advisor of the Future – the Real Wealth Manager (RWM) – will take a proactive leadership role by aligning the stakeholder groups who are an integral part of a strategic Real Wealth Management plan. 

Train Your Team with the Advanced 2024 T1 Tax Update Course

Did you miss the January 17 Virtual CE Summit? There are still ways to get your hands on the knowledge from the Advanced 2024 T1 Tax Update for 2023 Returns and learn your way, at your own pace from the convenience of your home or office.

Tax Tip Toolkit: Need Fast Answers to Tax Questions?

Did you know that CRA has fielded over 8 million calls in past tax seasons, often with complaints as to wait times and quality of their answers?  Perhaps that’s the reason their phone number has been removed from the tax return this year, preferring to sending people to the their website instead.  But when 25% of Canada’s 32 million taxfilers must rely on current, accurate and prompt answers to their tax questions in a very short period of time, professionals will have to pick up the slack.  Fortunately, you can cover your bases with The Tax Tip Toolkit, which includes access to  Evergreen Explanatory Notes, your authoritative tax research library. Plus, the Knowledge Bureau Discovery Calculators. Subscribe now!

Celebrating Tax Specialists

Tax specialists are in high demand.  Did you know that in Edmonton a tax preparer with 0 to 3 years of experience can make $56,888 - $81,231?   In Vancouver the amount is somewhat higher - $57,720 - $82,420 and in Winnipeg from $54,390 - $77,665.  It’s a great profession and now you can train at home, online, 24/7, to get into the marketplace with Knowledge Bureau’s DMA™-Personal Tax Services Specialist Program, and learn how to use professional tax software, too.  Check out the program guides to the six certificate courses in the program, available online and our student testimonials, too!

The Advanced Tax Update Knowledge Journal

Get your desktop Advanced T1 Tax Update for 2023 Returns Knowledge Journal now – a crucial reference for the upcoming tax season!  What’s in it and why it’s an invaluable tax season resource appears below; only $395. Order today!
 
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Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?

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