Advisors Love the New CE Master Micro-Credentials

For seasoned advisors and tax professionals, continuing education isn’t just a box to check—it’s a tool for leadership, specialization, and stronger client outcomes. That’s why Knowledge Bureau has introduced CE Master Micro-Credentials: curated, high-impact CE collections designed to help you sharpen your skills across financial disciplines—and stand out in a competitive, increasingly regulated space.  Consider the experience of recent grads and then try it yourself!  Enrol this July and receive a special introductory discount.

2021: Maximize Lockdowns to Excel in a Very Different Tax Season

This year, the tax season will again be different, particularly with new rules stemming from pandemic benefits and tax credits and the complexity they have created for tax filers. And, lots has  changed at the CRA,  too. That’s why there is a great  opportunity for professionals and new entrants to the tax preparation market to improve their credentials during the continued lockdowns.  

2021 Tax Filing & Investment Planning Milestones Checklist

Tax and financial advisor,  now is the time to help your clients set their new year goals: and here’s a 2021 tax filing and investment planning milestones checklist to help with the process.

Mark Your 2021 Educational Calendar

Now is the right time to plan your professional development opportunities and earn CE credits in 2021. Explore your options with our new interactive Calendar of Educational Events 2021 and reserve your time to get your world class financial education in place.

Poll Results: Will Business Owners Make Ends Meet?

The results of our November poll were sobering; after a neck-in-neck race with opinions divided, 50.29% of professionals in the tax and financial services answered “no” when we asked if they thought their business clients would be able to make ends meet before year-end.

CE Summit Bonus: Healthy Snacks Included in Advanced T1 Update

When we say everything is included in the Virtual Advanced T1 Tax Update on January 20, we mean it!  As a special bonus, when you enrol by December 31, we’re including the snacks to keep you on your game as you learn from 4 of Canada’s most esteemed tax instructors. RSVP now and you’ll also avoid paying “walk up” rates that apply after January 15.

Interest Paid By and to the CRA

Did you calculate whether a December 15 instalment remittance was required to top up  tax pre-payments for the 2020 tax year? At this busy pre-Christmas time, it is easy to miss. For these reasons, it is so important to plan to reduce taxes payable.  One way to do that is by making charitable donations before year-end. Here is what you have to know about avoiding expensive CRA interest:
 
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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
    345 votes
    69.98%
  • No
    148 votes
    30.02%