A Challenge for New Clients: How to Choose a Trusted Advisor
If you’re in business for yourself, you have a unique opportunity to build wealth in an asset class that others don’t have: equity in a business enterprise that some day may be sold for millions of dollars. In addition, that business can spin off income for family members that can provide significant tax advantages, done well. Understanding how to realize on this asset requires the help of a trusted financial advisory team. Who should be on that team and how do you find them? This is a challenge your next new business clients may wrestle with. Here are some tips on how you can open discussions to help them:Still Time to Register for Calgary, Toronto Fall DAW
There is still time to register for the Fall Distinguished Advisor Workshop (DAW) October 29 in Calgary and November 2 in Toronto. Be the first in your professional community to interpret the changes anticipated under the new Liberal government and reference the 2016 indexation in true-to-life scenarios.
After The Election: How to Plan For Tax Changes
The new Liberal government outlined several significant tax changes in their election platform. If they make good on those election promises in tax year 2016 and beyond, millions of Canadians will be affected financially; some will be winners and some will be losers.
Evelyn Jacks’ Top Three Year-End Tax Filing Tips
The family’s tax returns are a great place to look for year-end planning opportunities that will create new money for that Christmas vacation or will help to pay off those credit cards come January. But the time to focus on this process is before the snow flies.
Jeffrey Simpson Presents Post-Election Perspective at DAC
Must-Hear Post-Election Insights from a Premier Globe and Mail Commentator
Year End Planning: The Election Has Changed Everything
Year end tax planning will need to be rethought in light of the dramatic change of government in Canada. The most significant questions surround the implications for both winners and losers.
After the Election: Accounting for Business Growth and Transitions
The role of accounting can go well beyond just tracking the numbers; providing advice to clients who are business owners will support their decision making and help them to generate real value. That’s why advanced planning for growth and transition is the focus of a new certificate course published by Knowledge Bureau this month.
