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The Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporation Act has targeted on July 1, 2013, as the effective date to help make Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations (NPO) more efficient and effective in their operations and governance. Updates to the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act NPOs can engage in profit-oriented activities if the revenue is clearly re-invested to advance one or more
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The Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (“Canada NFP Act”) became effective October 17, 2011 and was developed to promote accountability, transparency and good corporate governance for the not-for-profit sector. This was considered a necessary modification, as not-for-profit (NFP) corporations incorporated under federal legislation have been abiding by an act which is approximately 95 years old. The
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The first in the Hogg, Shain and Sheck three-part “Managing for Growth 2013” seminar series took place on March 6th at the Delta Toronto East Hotel and drew a great crowd of participants. The seminar was called “Global Trends 2025: The Changing World Order” and was led by Dr. Carlos Rizowy, political analyst for BBC
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Our firm has been a proud member of MSI Global Alliance since 1992, and we’re excited to announce they were recently named Association of the Year. They were honoured by The International Accounting Bulletin 2013 IAB awards, which recognizes innovative practices and firms that have risen above their peers in the past 12 months. We
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Finding a reliable and capable accountant is invaluable. Finding a good one isn’t a matter of finding the best one; it’s finding the best one for your needs. A good accountant should be able to provide options and/or tax savings that will, in turn, cover a portion of their fees. For example your sales may
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Canada’s 2012 federal budget contained a number of changes to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development program (SR&ED). The majority of changes resulting from these measures are cuts in expenditure eligibility for all companies claiming SR&ED. Additional expenditure cuts apply to public and foreign- owned corporations. What is the Impact Budget 2012 Changes to SR&ED:
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No more pennies for your thoughts. Your thoughts will either have to be free or rounded up to a nickel. As of February 4th, the Royal Canadian Mint ceased production and distribution of the penny. Why Get Rid of The Canadian Penny? This has actually been the subject of debate for decades. Experts have been
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In the face of sending the United States over the much-publicized “fiscal cliff,” the US Senate hammered out a tentative deal before midnight on New Year’s Eve. What are these changes and how will they impact Canadian businesses in the U.S. or vice versa? Below are a few notable areas where you will see changes.
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With gasoline prices at record highs with no apparent sign of relief in the near future, everyone who uses their car for work or business is experiencing the pain at the pump. It would help to ease some of the burden if one could deduct various vehicle expenses when completing one’s personal income tax return.
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