Last updated: February 29 2024

Why Knowledge Bureau?

It’s a question we are often asked and we are proud to tell you why Knowledge Bureau may provide the perfect career, training or entrepreneurial solution you or your firm may need at this moment. Knowledge Bureau is a certified, national post-secondary educational institute which provides world class business education and continuing professional development to advisors in the tax, accounting and financial services and vocational training  to those who wish to enter these industries.

Knowledge Bureau (KB) was established in 2003 by Founder and President Evelyn Jacks, an award winning entrepreneur, financial educator and best-selling tax and financial author.  Evelyn has established a nation-wide reputation as source for commentary on federal and provincial budgets, and is passionate about interpreting and sharing tax, economic and financial news to help Canadian build and sustain their wealth potential for financial peace of mind.

At Knowledge Bureau, we are committed to bringing world class financial education to the professional advisors of the future.  Individuals may enrol online with Knowledge Bureau anytime, 24/7, to earn specialized industries credentials in subject areas including personal, corporate and trust tax services, accounting and bookkeeping, retirement income planning, entrepreneurship and small business education, estate and business succession services as well as strategic philanthropy.  For detailed course curricula and course descriptions, please see learn.knowledgebureau.com.

Knowledge Bureau offers a vast library of tax and financial books and courses, that are distributed online as well as through in-person and virtual events, podcasts, webinars, article and video content, as well as a new library of micro-courses (up to one-hour).  Most popular are our full professional course credit courses – 30 plus hours each.

Graduates receive Certificates of Achievement, Diplomas and Certificates of Distinction upon graduation, depending on their learning pathway.

Our students can personalize and customize their education and study around their busy schedules at home, at work, at the cottage or wherever they may travel, with friendly, personal support by email, and cutting-edge educational learning platforms, online resources and libraries to guide them to success.

It's easy to start a tax and financial education with a free subscription to Knowledge Bureau Report - a weekly e-news letter that interprets what's happening at CRA, Finance Canada and the Bank of Canada.  It makes what can be an intimidating and complex area of study, especially for newcomers to Canada, much easier to understand.

There are also free trials and free orientation sessions to help students make the best education decisions for their time and money. 

For larger enterprises, public and private schools, and small and medium sized businesses, and associations of all kinds, Knowledge Bureau also provides “Education as a Service”:  curriculum design, development, educational publishing, and instructional delivery on a fee-for-service basis.  Please contact us toll free at 1-866-953-4769 for more information and a consultation.