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Summary Why this sector is particularly vulnerable What the law says The role of the Board The role of management Anti-harassment policy and program Addressing complaints Training Beyond sexual harassment: Harassment includes: Sexual Bullying (though has no legal grounds) Verbal abuse Discrimination Up to the person who alleges harassment to say whether it is harassment
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What is GST/HST? GST/HST is a type of value-added tax. In theory, should apply to all consumption irrespective of whether the supplier is in the for-profit or non-profit sector. There are special GST/HST provisions for the non-profit sector to exempt certain “public good” or non-commercial-like activities in an attempt to minimize the compliance burden for
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3 new & revised accounting & auditing standards for charities & not-for-profit organizations Fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2019 Early adoption permitted 2017 annual improvements to existing ASNFPOs Section 4433 & 4434: Tangible & intangible capital assets held by charities & not-for-profit organizations The roof of an owned building HVAC
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March 19, 2019 CPA Canada Federal Budget Commentary Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s message with Budget 2019 is that, thanks to the Federal Government’s investments over the past three years, things are going well — especially for the middle class: more Canadians have full-time jobs, unemployment is at historic lows, wages are growing, consumers and businesses
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On Saturday, Feb 2nd, HSS exhibited and attended the Ontario Board/Administrators’ Conference at the Peoples Christian Academy in Ontario. The conference provided an opportunity to learn from school senior managers and expand our knowledge on specific challenges of Christian schools. As many of our clients fundraise, the seminar on “Fundraising That Does Much More than
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We were pleased to attend the “Creative Community Gathering” at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts to celebrate a new year with Soulpepper Theatre Company. The evening was quick to fill up and start buzzing. With interactive live entertainment everyone felt the energy. With expression rooms and photo booths, everyone felt involved in
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On December 27, 2018, the Department of Finance Canada announced the income automobile tax deduction limits and expense benefit rates that will apply in 2019 when using an automobile for business purposes. The following two changes are effective January 1, 2019; Mileage Reimbursement Rate in Canada for 2019 The tax-exempt automobile allowance paid by employers to employees who use
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What is the Maximum Canadian Pension Plan Contribution? The CPP contribution rates and maximums for 2019 are as follows: Maximum Pensionable Earnings: $ 57,400.00 Annual Basic Exemption: $ 3,500.00 Maximum Contributory Earnings: $ 53,900.00 Contribution Rate: 5.10 % (Employee and Employer) Maximum CCP Employee Contribution: $ 2,748.90 Maximum Employer CCP Contribution: $ 2,748.90 The Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) will gradually
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On January 14th, 2019, Hogg, Shain and Scheck attended Foreign Tongue, a Next Stage Theatre Festival performance presented by The Toronto Fringe, at The Factory Theatre. Both The Toronto Fringe Festival and The Factory Theatre are Not-for-Profit clients of the firm. Foreign Tongue is a new musical by a Toronto-based, Yugoslavia-born writer, Lola Xenos, that
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The semi-annual HSS academy was held for all accounting staff on November 22nd and 23rd, 2018 at the BMO Leadership Centre. This off site day is designed to develop soft and technical skills essential for HSS staff roles as professionals. During the academy, HSS was joined by Dr. Ken Jones, Dean Emeritus & Professor Emeritus
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Due Dates for 2019 and Tax Deadlines for 2018 Tax Filing in Canada February 28: T4,T4A,T5 slips and summaries March 1: Last day for 2018 RRSP contribution April 30: Personal Tax Filing Deadline April 30: Payment Deadline for Individuals and Sole Proprietor June 17: Sole Proprietor (and spouse) and Partnership Return Filing Deadline – (April 1: Partnership
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T1134 Filing Deadline Change On October 25, 2018, the Department of Finance released a Notice of Ways and Means Motion that included changes to the filing deadline for filing Form T1134. Form T1134, an information return for taxpayer’s with investments in non-resident corporations (known as foreign affiliates). Historically, a taxpayer had up to 15 months
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