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Elbows Up: The Time for Personal-Corporate Tax Reform is Now

One can’t avoid the messaging of the economic pain to come. Our deteriorating economic relationship with our biggest trading partner will require us to “pivot and prosper” in order to emerge “stronger and more resilient” says our Prime Minister. While exactly how we will do this is still unclear, there is one clear opportunity: for both federal and provincial governments to initiate a significant personal and corporate tax reform in the upcoming fall budget.

Advanced Payroll – A Great Course for Every Bookkeeper

The technical side of payroll, if done incorrectly, can cost the employer or the employee money, not to mention incurring penalties with the Canada Revenue Agency.

Underground Economy:  Teaching to the Perils Part of a Professional’s Role

The Underground Economy (UE) is a significant global problem that causes economic erosion for all participants in the financial eco-system. However, it also presents an opportunity for professional tax and financial advisors to rise to the occasion in educating their clients on the issue.

Working The Room Works. . .And It Takes More Than Just A Firm Handshake

Look for Catherine Bell under the big sombrero. The featured guest speaker at this year’s Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC)  and author of the bestselling book, Empower Your Presence, is an expert on workplace protocol, etiquette, and professional image management, who understands the complexities of doing business in today’s competitive marketplace.

Academic Calendar For Tax And Financial Advisors

What are your plans for the rest of the year? Don’t know? Well, Knowledge Bureau has set dates for our fall and winter workshops as well as summer and fall online training dates.

Reminder: Some Clients Will Win UCCB Lottery July 20

If you have not already done so, this is an excellent time to contact your clients who are eligible for the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) to let them know about the increase in the benefit made effective in the April 21 federal budget, as well as the lump sum that may be coming their way on July 20, 2015.

T1 Course Uses “Thought Provoking Scenarios”

When it comes to enhancing and updating your skills, there is never a downside to a refresher. That’s what Diane Elliott, who is four courses into her Distinguished Financial Advisor (DFA) – Tax Services Specialist, strongly believes.
 
 
 
Knowledge Bureau Poll Question

In your view is a comprehensive personal and corporate tax reform necessary to make Canada's economy stronger in response to trade wars?

  • Yes
    43 votes
    100%
  • No
    0 votes
    0%