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:
Knowledge is cumulative. . .and only valuable if shared. That’s why your Continuing Professional Development is such an important investment in your future. Knowledge Bureau graduates and designates: now is the time to build on those accomplishments, take the next step in your CE and make a big difference both in your career and in your community. Designates, if you have not already done so, be sure to meet your grace period for re-licensing, which ends October 31.
As the key eroders of wealth – taxes, inflation and fees – are about to take a bigger bite out of Canadian’s balance sheets…as Real Estate Ownership comes under the CRA microscope. There’s a big opportunity for you to help! You’re invited to learn more at the September 20 Virtual CE Summit on Audit Defence: Managing Tax Risk for Real Estate Owners with Evelyn Jacks, DMA™, RWM™, MFA-P™ AND Alan Rowell, RWM™, MFA™, DFA-Tax Services Specialist™. Register now and select this event as part of your CE Summit event pass: available as a duo, trio or quad of events, you’ll line up your CE for the year and save on tuition!
Looking for IIROC credits before year-end? Knowledge Bureau is pleased to offer three educational program options The Real Wealth Manager™ Designation, the MFA-P™ and the Certificate Course Navigating Privacy Issues. These Practice Management programs can be taken anytime, 24/7 online in the convenience of your home or office. Check out the program guides:
Now is the time to get ready for tax season 2024 by adding Distinguished Master Advisor (DMA™) to your own Specialized Credentials, or expand the talent in your office to grow your firm. Choose from 3 recommended Designation Programs, and as a special bonus when you register by September 15, you can come to the September 20 Virtual CE Summit on Real Estate Audit Defence free!
Looking for other ways to mix and mingle with DAC attendees, trade best practices, and have some serious fun in Banff? Check out these additional activities and sign up soon through the DAC Interactive Agenda, as spaces are limited! If you haven’t secured your seat out the conference, be sure to do so by the September 30 early-bird deadline for best tuition rates!
Evelyn Jacks, President of Knowledge Bureau, is delighted to announce the headliners who will grace the prestigious stage at the Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC), November 12 to 14 at the spectacular Banff Springs Hotel. This includes the outstanding MCs - two New Advisor of the Year Award winners – and a powerhouse of tax, investment, insurance, retirement and estate luminaries over the two day event.
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?