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October 1 - Important Changes Coming to VDP

Effective October 1, 2025, important changes will be made to the Voluntary Disclosures Program (VDP) at the CRA in order to make it easier for taxpayers to correct unintentional filing errors or omissions. The details on how the changes will affect your clients are being discussed in the CE Summit held September 17 and this course is now available for online enrolment and CE accreditation, after the virtual event. Here are some highlights of the changes.

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER:  CE Summits Dig Deep into Tax Reforms

The consultations for the 2018 federal budget are officially underway today; yet advisors working with small business owners are yet to decipher the difficult proposals for private corporations to advise on appropriate actions before the end of the year.   Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge with top experts at the CE Summits, visiting four Canadian cities from November 21 to 28, 2017.

Help Us with Our Agenda for DAC 2018 In Quebec City!

Speakers with topic proposals, sponsors and delegates:  please contact us now.  Knowledge Bureau is pleased to announce that the 2018 Distinguished Advisor Conference will be held in beautiful, historical Quebec City from November 11 to 14, 2018. Early registration offers now available will provide the best tuition savings. The theme for 2018 is “The Changing Face of Community: Collaboration with Impact.”

Fake News and Your Opportunity to Build Trust

Trust. Fake news. Instability.  These small words that carry a big punch because they’re emblematic of a new world order and the shifting sands of change. However, during DAC’s first day of presentations, journalist, politician and business leader Kirk LaPointe spoke about how “invested clients” can actually help you beat the disruption that trust failures provide.

Kelowna Is Host City to Top Financial Speakers and Advisors

Kelowna Is Host City to Top Financial Speakers and Advisors. Twenty-Five Exceptional Financial Speakers at 2017 Distinguished Advisor Conference.

Seven Business Disruptors That Require a Leader’s Attention

Leadership matters, especially when you consider all the disruptions that appear at your business doorstep every day.  How to survive them?  Lean into them!  In fact, there are seven key disruptors you must address immediately with your team if you are concerned about successfully growing your business to the next level.

Which Employee Benefits Are Taxable?

A couple of weeks ago, the financial news of the day involved a controversy about the taxation of employee benefits.   CRA was enforcing its interpretation of the law in relation to the taxation of the benefit of receiving employee discounts at work. After a political outcry, CRA backed down, leaving several question marks.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

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?

  • Yes
    8 votes
    21.62%
  • No
    29 votes
    78.38%