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!
Knowledge Bureau has introduced a brand new education tool tax and financial advisors can use with clients this tax and budget season, which may be of particular interest to newcomers to Canada and young new Canadians entering the workforce. The Finding Financial Freedom Collection is ideal – and a great gift - for anyone looking to improve their financial literacy and gain an understanding of the important role that income tax plays on financial health.
An incorrect approach to the technical side of payroll poses a risk to both employers and their employees: it can cost them money, cause them to incur penalties with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or worse, face legal ramifications. Especially at this time of year (tax time) the pressure is on.
The first ‘record’ of accounting dates back as early as the Mesopotamian civilization, where simple documentation was maintained in the books. Around the 15th century, an Italian monk named Luca Pacioli, considered the father of accounting, developed the double-entry bookkeeping system, which changed the accounting landscape completely. The evolution of bookkeeping has a come a long way from the 15th century when accounting ledgers were completed by hand, compared to today’s digitized process.
CIBC’s latest annual Financial Priorities poll holds some disturbing revelations. When survey respondents were asked how they are determining how much money they will need to retire:
A shocking 33% indicated they are using their “best guess” and only 14% indicated they are arriving at a number with the help of an advisor.
With high inflation rates, currently 5.9% on average across the country – all Canadians are feeling the pinch. One could argue that those earning an income that varies significantly year-to-year are being hit even harder.
Did you know 2023 is an extremely important Milestone Year for CE/CPD Credits in the financial services industry? Knowledge Bureau designates need 15 CE Credits by June 30 to relicense; IIROC Cycle 9 ends on December 31, 2023 and Insurance Council licensing CE credits are due at various times throughout the year. That’s why Knowledge Bureau is offering 5 new and exciting CE options to meet your professional development needs in 2023:
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?