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Inst. of Chartered Accountants

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario is the qualifying and regulatory body of Ontario’s 33,000 Chartered Accountants and 5,000 CA students. Since 1879, the Institute has protected the public interest through the CA profession’s high standards of qualification and the enforcement of its rules of professional conduct. The Institute works in partnership with the other provincial Institutes of Chartered Accountants and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants to provide national standards and programs that are used as examples around the world.

Most Recent Articles by Inst. of Chartered Accountants:

Tax planning for new couples

If you are part of a new couple, you and your spouse have probably talked about your finances. But do you have a tax strategy? Here are some tax planning tips for new couples from Chartered Accountant Marco Zuiani, a partner with BDO Canada LLP in Burlington.
- Friday, October 15, 2010

All in a day’s work

Full-time-permanent, contract, or self-employment work - each have their risks and rewards. In choosing the type that’s right for you, it is essential that you consider opportunities in your area, the industry you’re in, and your own strengths, personality and lifestyle. As each has its own implications, it’s important to understand how the law and the Canada Revenue Agency regard these different ways of working and their potential impact on you.
- Friday, October 1, 2010

Different work styles - different tax rules

These days, it seems anything goes when it comes to work styles and employment arrangements, the old “nine-to-five-Monday-to-Friday” scenario isn’t the practical model it once was.
- Friday, October 1, 2010

Business tax planning is important all year around

An effective tax strategy for your business is one that is kept up to date year-round. Here’s a mid-year checklist to help you stay on top of your business tax planning.
- Thursday, September 23, 2010

Mid-year personal tax planning tips

Even though you don’t have to file your 2010 income tax return until the end of April 2011, it’s a good idea to take stock of your tax situation partway through the year. Here are five mid-year personal tax planning tips from Chartered Accountant James Dunlop, a partner with Collins Barrow KMD LLP in London.
- Thursday, September 23, 2010

The real cost of driving “green”

The revolution has begun. New, gas-saving vehicles are gaining a foothold in the North American market, and most of the big auto manufacturers are lining up to show consumers their expanded range of environmentally friendly (and gas-saving) cars, trucks and SUVs.
- Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Green your business and grow your bottom line

Does your company still believe that “going green” means “spending green”? It turns out that with very little effort there can be real financial benefits to bringing some environmental conscientiousness into the workplace.
- Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Start your own small business

People start their own small businesses for all kinds of reasons: Pursuing their passion, a desire for autonomy or because they have been laid off. But leaving a traditional job to become an entrepreneur is a life-changing decision requiring careful consideration. Here are some tips from Chartered Accountant Bill Nicholls, Principal of CRO Solutions in Toronto.
- Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Develop a financial plan for your small business

You’ve got a great idea, lots of enthusiasm and are determined to work hard to make your small business succeed. Do you really need a financial plan? Absolutely.
- Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Get your condo ready for market

If you’re planning to sell your condo, consider spending some time, and yes, money, preparing for the process. Making small improvements and having all the information and paperwork ready-and-waiting makes it easier for potential buyers, and that can pay you back in significant offers.
- Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Condo buyer’s checklist

With convenient locations, affordable prices and minimal upkeep, condos have real appeal, especially for people just getting started and those looking to downsize.
- Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Small business and the HST

The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) promises to have wide-ranging effects on small businesses.
- Thursday, August 12, 2010

How the HST affects you

On July 1, 2010, Ontario introduced a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) - the provincial portion is eight per cent and the federal portion is five per cent, for a combined HST rate of 13 per cent.
- Thursday, August 12, 2010

How much money will you need when you retire?

You are looking forward to a long and healthy retirement. But how much will it cost? Here are five tips to help you figure out how much money you will need when you retire.
- Wednesday, August 4, 2010

CPP changes could affect you

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is changing, with some new rules taking effect as early as 2011. The changes will affect people about to start collecting CPP retirement benefits, as well as those already drawing them. Here are some tips on how the changes might affect you from Chartered Accountant Tina Di Vito, head of the BMO Retirement Institute in Toronto.
- Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Mortgage shopping: 10 things to know before you sign

Someone once said that moving is one of life’s most stressful events. And if adjusting to a new home isn’t enough to cope with, you’ve now got to pay for it, and still have enough left over to buy groceries.
- Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Tips for first-time homebuyers

For many, buying a home is one of the first – and biggest – goals in life. But the process of finding that first house and arranging to pay for it can also be one of the most complicated tasks in life. Especially when finances are limited, the market is pricey and there’s so much choice.
- Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Mixing golf and business

For many, combining business and golf is the very best in multi-tasking. What better way to build a relationship with a client, a prospect, or even a co-worker than with four hours of recreation in a private, outdoor setting?
- Monday, July 19, 2010

Golf insurance – who needs it?

Canada’s favourite summer game is not without its hazards. And contrary to what most players think, water and sand are not the worst of them.
- Monday, July 19, 2010

To move or not to move - that is the question

Can you survive a reno? Many homeowners wrestle with that big question: Is it better to find a new home that’s larger, better equipped and more suited to your needs, or renovate the one you’re already living in?
- Friday, June 18, 2010
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