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AUTHREP Changed July 15

Since July 15, the "Authorize a Representative" service in EFILE, accessed through tax software, will no longer be available. Tax professionals must now use the Represent a Client (RAC) portal to request online access to a client’s account.

Step Up Your Career with a Certificate in Managerial Accounting

It is one thing to properly keep books, using a double entry system. It is quite another to use that financial information to enable a business to meet its financial goals and make better management decisions throughout the year.  Students who have completed  Managerial Accounting course will be qualified to assist business owners to do so.

People in the News

A Referral that Really Paid Off:  Chris Valentine, ON,  Master Financial Advisor:

Life Purpose

“We cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening our own.”  Ben Sweetland

What Expenses Can Commission Salespeople Claim?

Employees who earn their living negotiating contracts for their employers or selling on commission may claim certain itemized sales expenses.  In all cases, however, receipt keeping is key; as is the availability of employer-signed Form T2200 Declaration of Conditions of Employment in case of audit.

Pre-Budget Analysis: Finance Canada Priorities

A Federal budget date is expected soon after Prime Minister Trudeau and Finance Minister Morneau return from this week’s meetings with the new U.S. administration.

Understanding Your Credit Score and Credit Worthiness

Which Canadian age group has the best credit scores?  Which has the worst?  What is yours and how can you improve it?  Knowing what is in your credit report is important.  If you have a poor credit history, it could be harder for you to get a credit card or a loan.  It could even affect your ability to rent a house or get hired for a job.
 
 
 
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
    358 votes
    70.75%
  • No
    148 votes
    29.25%