Canada Needs a Financial Plan

According to a July 23 publication by the Fraser Institute, we are getting poorer here in Canada and the prospects for economic growth are looking grim.  This should be of concern to every Canadian concerned about their “real income” – that’s their purchasing power – and by extension - their ability to fund consumption now and for important family milestones in the future:  retirements, education and homeownership.  It’s grim, but there are practical suggestions for a turn around plan. Here’s a synopsis of the report.   

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With all the “back-to-school” ads playing now, perhaps you’re also thinking about putting your professional education plan in place to map out how you will achieve your CE/CPD credits this fall.

Over the next several weeks, we will be acquainting you with the phenomenal speakers who will be sharing their thought leadership at this year’s Distinguished Advisor Conference.

Did you know that you can save a bundle if you register for two or more of the upcoming CE Summits?

Brian Dunn, CPA, CMA, from Calgary, AB, shares his thoughts about the T1 Professional Tax Preparation – Basic course:

The federal government is on the hunt for new tax revenue from Canada’s small businesses, mainly because of an erosion of the personal tax base and a significant shift of taxable income to the corporate tax base instead.