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:

Savvy Professionals Invest in Education that’s Immediately Impactful

Whether you need CE credits or prefer an academic pathway to specialization, CE Savvy™-PD Micro-Course collections are designed to help savvy professionals invest in education that’s immediately impactful and implementable. Here’s why that’s important at a time when everything has changed:

New Entrants Needed as Millions Use Tax Prep Services

Close to 18 million tax returns are filed by professional EFILE Services in tax season 2023 – 59.5% of all tax returns filed in Canada, according to CRA’s income tax statistics. This speaks to the tremendous opportunities available in mentoring new tax preparers throughout the summer and fall to prepare for tax season 2024.  But in our June poll, 60% of respondents told us it was difficult to attract and engage new entrants. 

Grad in the News – Harvey Agustin, RRC® CFP® CLU® CHS™ CEA® MFA-P™ RWM™

This month, Knowledge Bureau Report celebrates the achievements of Harvey Agustin, an outstanding professional from Calgary, Alberta who has recently designated as and RWM™ - Real Wealth Manager and an MFA-P™ - Philanthropic Services Specialist.  He tells us what these achievements have meant to him. 

Summer Time is the Right Time to Train as a Specialist

Good news!  It’s officially the farthest month between tax seasons, but time will march quickly on the journey towards 2024, when highly trained personal tax specialists will again be in high demand.  That’s why July is such a good month to commit to Knowledge Bureau’s Tax Training School, featuring the DMA™-Personal Tax Services Specialist program and its six professional courses, updated for 2023 tax filing requirements, and available for continuous intake now. 

June 30 Deadline: Designate Recertification, Canada Day Sale and more!

June 30 is an important date for current and prospective Knowledge Bureau students! Save time and money, act now for Designate recertification, half price CE Savvy Collections, DAC early-bird deadline, and a special Canada Day sale for our specialized credentials programs! As a reminder, our offices will be closed on Monday, July 3 –  check out these tuition specials: online registration is always available!

DAC Acuity 2023: Featuring a Tax Planning Powerhouse!

The 2023 Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC Acuity) takes place November 12 to 14 at the beautiful Banff Springs Hotel. This year out line-up of thought leaders features a tax planning powerhouse…check it out and be sure to register by the June 30 early-bird deadline to save up to $900 on tuition.
 
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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
    338 votes
    69.55%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.45%