Canada supports the development of a unified set of global sustainability standards and has bid to host the ISSB headquarters. Mark Carney, UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, commends CPA Canada for its role in the Canadian bid that features extensive support.
On August 4, 2023, updated tax rules impacting family business transfers and employee ownership trusts were released. Our latest tax blog looks at how these measures might apply to business succession in 2024 and later years.
Great news: The International Sustainability Standards Board has commenced operations in Canada to help establish global disclosure standards on environmental, social and governance practices that will give our planet a longer lifeline.
The pandemic has revealed major cracks in our corporate system. As a result of an unsustainable workload between family and work, many women have had to leave their jobs. As a society we need to do more to give women a healthier work life balance.
Want to know how the Underused Housing Tax (UHT) may be applicable to you as a property owner in Canada? Read our blog to learn more about this new tax, its requirements, tax filing implications and exemptions.
We are surprised and disappointed to have received notice that CPA Ontario and CPA Quebec wish to sever ties with the national organization, despite progress made recently toward advancing our governance framework. We remain committed to a unified Canadian accounting profession.
The federal budget included several new tax measures. Our tax highlight webinar is now live for the opportunity to review and discuss those changes with our tax experts.
Wes Hall started his career in a mailroom on Bay Street. Now he’s the founder-owner of Kingsdale Advisors. Read about his mission to get more Black executives in Canadian boardrooms:
We welcome the
@IFRSFoundation
decision to establish an office of the ISSB in Montreal, Quebec. This is a huge win for Canada and speaks to our country’s strong commitment to sustainability governance
CPA Canada supports the federal government immediately addressing threats to Canada’s competitiveness through new measures to accelerate business investment. However, these measures do not reduce the need for a comprehensive review of the entire tax system
#FES2018
#cdnpoli
To help you stay up to date on recent tax matters, here is a quick recap of some important tax developments to have on your radar as we enter the fall.
Attention tax practitioners! Recently, the CRA has introduced enhancements to their e-services. Read our blog to know more about all the key changes affecting taxpayers.
Good news for those interested in earning the CPA designation - CPA Canada will be offering the profession’s Common Final Examination (CFE) twice in 2020:
We have a responsibility to learn about, advocate for, and reconcile with the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, now known as Canada. Today our channels will feature the rich voices and experiences of our indigenous community.
Happy International Accountants Day! What's your favourite cliché about the profession? We've rounded up some of the best—and worst—Hollywood portrayals:
You know Game of Thrones is entertaining, but did you know that it's also packed with relevant business lessons? Bruce Craven outlines the leadership styles of your favourite heroes—and villains—of Westeros.
Provincial governments revamp curriculum to put financial literacy in focus. Here’s how parents and teachers are going to support the development of these skills:
Kristy and Bryce turned their backs on home ownership, investing their savings instead to achieve financial independence and retirement at 32. How they did it:
Join Pamela Steer, President and CEO of CPA Canada for a member information session on Sept 11th. Registration is open and we are welcoming questions in advance:
Tanisha Welcher is the Atlantic region’s winner of the CPA Canada Gold Medal. This future CPA from Newfoundland has excelled in the Common Final Examination (CFE) thanks to her meticulous schedule, pacing and hard work. We wish her the best in her career.
Congratulations to CPA Canada president and CEO Joy Thomas who has been named one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women by
@WXN
. See all the winners:
#StandinHerShoes
Congratulations to the 6,371 candidates who successfully passed the profession’s 2020 Common Final Examination (CFE) and the top 1% who made the Honour Roll while doing so!
Congratulations to all those who passed the September sitting of the profession’s Common Final Examination (CFE). The successful writing of this complex exam should always be celebrated, but especially for those who persevered despite the pandemic.
We stand in support with Black members, students and communities across Canada. Racism goes against everything we stand for as a profession. We are committed to working towards a society where diversity is embraced, respected and celebrated.
#BlackoutTuesday
Congratulations to the 6,283 candidates who successfully passed the profession’s 2019 Common Final Examination (CFE) and the top 1% who made the Honour Roll while doing so!
Looking to simplify your financial statements without significant investments of money, time or resources? We have free tools and examples to help you get started.
We welcome the government’s announcement to defer the tax filing date for individuals and certain trusts to June 1.
@CanRevAgency
will also allow taxpayers to defer any payments owed until September, 2020.
For further info visit:
#cdnpoli
Mark Carney shares his insights on how CPAs can champion the values required to bring about a reset for business. Now is the time to foster a better and more socially and economically responsible business community.
How will people interact and engage with
@MEC
in 20 years? CPAs are helping the organization respond to the impacts of a changing climate and plan ahead:
Tech giants like Facebook and Twitter are doing it, so why can’t your organization? Tips for keeping some, or all, of your workforce remote post- COVID-19.
Read our latest blog to understand the final proposals and outstanding concerns about the final expanded mandatory tax reporting requirements introduced by the federal government.
The
@IFRSFoundation
and
@CPACanada
today announced an agreement to establish the Montreal centre of the ISSB. The Montreal location will host key functions on behalf of the ISSB, including the coordination of activity across the Americas.
We are heartened that the federal government has endorsed CPA Canada’s recommendation to remove the filing requirement for Canadian corporations, partnerships and trusts from the Underused Housing Tax.
#FES2023
Given the impact of the pandemic, we believe that generalized T1 deadline relief is both reasonable and in the public interest. We have been raising this issue with federal officials for several months and continue to do so.
Congratulations to all those individuals who passed the May sitting of the profession’s Common Final Examination (CFE). We commend all who wrote this complex exam.
#CFE2022
As the needs of business change, so too should our profession. Gord Beal, VP of Research, Guidance and Support at CPA Canada, discusses how accountants can adapt and prosper.
“As accountants and CFOs we have a big role to play in making sure environmental and social issues are built into strategy” – Gord Beal,
@CPACanada
, speaking at
#FEICanada18
.
@IFAC
is leading the way with a female-majority board, which includes
@CPAcanada
president and CEO Joy Thomas & former Auditor General of Canada Sheila Fraser. We're grateful for their partnership as we work together to build a better future for accountants everywhere!
#IWD2020