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:

Cottage: buy or rent? March 29, 2010
Cottage ownership also provides an opportunity to make new “summer” friends and to share family activities

If you have a will, you have choice and can make a plan. Otherwise, the government will do it for you

Don’t wait until you’re forced to make decisions because you’re ill and dealing with stress, duress or other less-than-ideal circumstances

Different goals need different strategies

You could be sitting on about $3 million today. All yours

A verbal agreement is not good enough

Ignorance is NOT bliss

2009 Tax Tips, Part Two February 22, 2010
Canada’s most under-used business tax incentive

2009 Tax Tips February 18, 2010
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit and more

RRSP Tips 1-16 February 8, 2010
There's a new kid on the block when it comes to saving for the future

RRSP Tips Part 1 February 3, 2010
RSSP deadline is March 1, 2010

Tips that can help anyone become a successful saver

The “three-pots-principle” explain how markets work

Consider these points to make it possible

Think ahead to make appropriate plans to turn your company over to a successor

Insurance - are you covered? November 6, 2009
Tips on insuring your property, your vehicle and your life.

If you own a small business, you need insurance. But how much and what kind?

Tips to get business owners started

Whether you need the newest technology depends on your business growth

Tax Breaks for Students October 2, 2009
Use tax credits effectively

Clarify any misconceptions about a finance degree and understand what your responsibilities will be when you graduate.

Protect your identity… even if you offend someone

Building a successful online business can be more complicated than it looks

Practice Smart Business September 12, 2009
Growing your own business is the hardest work you’ll ever love

When it comes to setting up a new business, well begun is only half done

Canada Education Savings Grant, CESG, Canada Learning Bond, CLB, postsecondary education

The costs of raising children can be overwhelming. So how do you also put money aside for their postsecondary education?

Personal Bankruptcy August 12, 2009
Personal bankruptcy is on the rise. Are you at risk?

Business Bankruptcy August 12, 2009
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about business bankruptcy

If your home doubles as your office, you must meet one of two CRA requirements to qualify for deductions