The enrolment deadline is September 10 for one of the most important CE/CPD Sessions you may attend this year. Canadian tax policy is shifting rapidly, and advisors need to be ready for the impact with sound and confident audit defence knowledge. At the CE Savvy Summit on September 17, 2025, featuring noted tax experts Evelyn Jacks, Kim Moody and Dr. Dean Smith, the Society of RWM Round Table Think Tank will also host a dynamic discussion: Caught in the Crosshairs of CRA. Be sure to take part of this interactive session as we review recent changes to the tax system, promises to enhance service levels at CRA eliminate loopholes, and strengthen CRA enforcement through technology.
According to the CRA’s 2023 tax filing statistics to August 27, nearly 31 million Canadians have filed a tax return, and for those that owe the average balance sits just shy of $7,500! This points to a high demand for the specialized services of qualified tax professionals who can help taxfilers pay only the correct amount of tax and get all their tax benefits, too.
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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!
On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?