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 October 15, 2010
Tax planning tips for new couples
All in a day’s work October 1, 2010
Eight questions to ask yourself to help identify the work style that suits you best now, and is most likely to provide you with a successful future.
Different work styles - different tax rules October 1, 2010
The old “nine-to-five-Monday-to-Friday” scenario isn’t the practical model it once was.
Business tax planning is important all year around September 23, 2010
Business tax planning checklist
Mid-year personal tax planning tips September 23, 2010
Five mid-year personal tax planning tips
The real cost of driving “green” September 14, 2010
Tips to help you decide if now’s the time for your transportation to “go green”
Green your business and grow your bottom line September 14, 2010
Tips for making your company a better eco-citizen
Start your own small business September 8, 2010
Leaving a traditional job to become an entrepreneur is a life-changing decision requiring careful consideration
Develop a financial plan for your small business September 8, 2010
Now that you know you need to write a financial plan, how do you do it?
Get your condo ready for market August 25, 2010
A condominium is a type of ownership, not a structure.
Condo buyer’s checklist August 25, 2010
You can save yourself a lot of time, money and upset by making sure you know the facts and understand the lifestyle before you sign
Small business and the HST August 12, 2010
No matter what kind of small business you operate, it’s important to understand how the HST works.
How the HST affects you August 12, 2010
Ultimately, there are two simple, yet important, things you can do for yourself when it comes to the HST
How much money will you need when you retire? August 4, 2010
Five tips to help you figure out how much money you will need when you retire.
CPP changes could affect you August 4, 2010
You won’t have to stop working to collect CPP early
Mortgage shopping: 10 things to know before you sign July 28, 2010
Top tips for finding the best possible mortgage for your money, family and lifestyle.
Tips for first-time homebuyers July 28, 2010
Top 10 tips from Chartered Accountant Suzanne Schultz
Mixing golf and business July 19, 2010
The Income Tax Act contains very strict rules about business deductions when golf and entertaining clients are involved.
Golf insurance – who needs it? July 19, 2010
Golf, with its expensive equipment, clubhouse facilities and huge green spaces, has risks that are unique in the sports world.
To move or not to move - that is the question June 18, 2010
It’s a fundamental and personal choice about location, needs, lifestyle and preference.
Sell your home and corner the market! June 18, 2010
The trick is keeping an eye on the ball and doing the right things to prepare for the transaction, from the very beginning.
Time for a second career? May 26, 2010
You have to be careful not to expose your retirement assets to a new business venture at a stage in your life when you don’t have time to rebuild your nest egg
Seniors: collect all your benefits! May 26, 2010
Keep a record of all pensions to which you are entitled in a safe place
New, or new to you – tips for car buyers May 17, 2010
Gas, oil, tires and tune-ups are just some of the operating expenses that don’t go away when you buy a new car
Condostyle: the choice is yours May 10, 2010
Each has its own pluses and minuses, and the fees are just the start
Buying a condo? Buyer beware! May 10, 2010
“Condo living is not for everyone,” Emer says. Don’t ignore concerns about the building, the lifestyle or the way the complex is managed
Identity Theft Requires Quick Action April 30, 2010
It can take time to re-establish your credit and good name when you’re the victim of identity theft, but patience will prevail
Don’t let identity theft happen to you! April 30, 2010
The only real defence is education – knowing what to do and how to do it
Tax Tips April 16, 2010
Convert summer cottage to year-round home March 29, 2010
Things to consider before turning your cottage into a year-round home