When CRA officially opened the electronic floodgates on tax filing season on February 23 this year, it was with a number of pieces of news. Did you know, for example, that the GST/HST Credit has now been officially renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB)? You get it by filing a tax return and interacting with CRA’s new digital services, which unfortunately still refer to the old name – the GST/HST Credit. It’s just one of those “game changers” that make Real Tax News with Evelyn Jacks and Friends, starting this week for its second season, so valuable to Canadians.
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!
The 2024 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisors (DAC) is pleased to announce Steven Furtado, CIM™, RWM™, FDFS™, and Young Advisor Award Winner as this year's Master of Ceremonies in Montreal, November 10-12. Join Steven as he kicks off the Thought Leadership Breakfast on Monday, November 11. Register by the September 30 early-bird deadline! Check out what Steven has to say about this year’s conference below, then visit the detailed online agenda, and learn more about this year’s line-up of illustrious speakers!
The inaugural MFA-P Symposium will be held in Toronto on October 30th, 2024. You’ll experience six dynamic sessions from industry leaders designed specifically to help advisors engage their clients about strategic charitable giving. It’s an opportunity to meet peers and industry leaders who can help you build your business.
Knowledge Bureau is pleased to introduce a new Diploma in Advanced Family Tax Compliance. This comprehensive program is ideal for experienced tax accountants and wealth advisors who require updating in the latest tax and economic changes from Finance Canada and CRA in order to help clients meet tax filing compliance requirements and family wealth planning objectives. The program comprises of four online courses, 5 chapters each, and 4 virtual CE Summit events. A special introductory tuition offer is available until July 30. Details below.
Check out the outstanding pre-conference activities we have selected to enhance your experience in Montreal! Open to all 2024 Acuity Conference for Distinguished Advisor attendees and their companions. Space is limited, reserve now!
Thinking of enrolling employees for training this fall? The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant will begin accepting applications July 24! But the grants go quickly so apply now if you are interested in enrolling employees in Knowledge Bureau training programs. Up to $10,000 per individual can be received. The grants are available in other provinces too, but with varying deadline dates. Details below: