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June 28, 2019
The federal government is consulting on how to cap employee stock option benefits. Find out how the draft legislation echoes advice from CPA Canada and the Canadian Bar Association on this Budget 2019 measure.
May 16, 2019
Budget 2019 didn’t announce the comprehensive tax reform that Canada so urgently needs, but it does commit funds for enhancing tax services. Find out how CPAs stand to benefit.
May 16, 2019
Uncertainty over the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’s policy on tax reporting for payments for business-to-business services is raising concerns for our members. Find out what policy is in place — at least for now.
April 9, 2019
A host of measures to fight money laundering and improve corporate transparency will impact accountants. CPA Canada and the federal government have teamed up to prepare CPAs for beneficial ownership rules. Learn more here.
March 4, 2019
Last fall, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) asked small and medium businesses and their accountants how the CRA’s services could improve. Find out CPA Canada’s ideas on how the CRA might serve you better.
January 11, 2019
Many practitioners are surprised when tax auditors ask for banking records from business owners and their families. Find out the reasons behind these requests and how you can make small business audits proceed more efficiently.
December 3, 2018
Quebec is extending its sales tax to a broad range of supplies made from outside the province to customers in Quebec. Find out if you or your business clients should prepare to comply.
October 11, 2018
Accountants and other professionals must now effectively include their work-in-progress (WIP) in business income for tax purposes. Find out how to determine what amount of WIP to report.
August 30, 2018
Budget 2018 proposes to shorten the deadline for filing T1134 foreign affiliate information returns. Find out what advice the Joint Committee on Taxation conveyed to the government on the proposals.
July 30, 2018
What tax and other competencies do today’s newly minted CPAs need to succeed? Find out what updates are being considered for the CPA certification program, and tell us what you think.