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Wealth Management

Retirement on the Horizon: Tax, Investment, and Legacy (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR

Overview

If retirement is on your horizon, the decisions you make in the next decade will shape your financial security for life. This course delivers actionable strategies for optimizing registered accounts, timing CPP and OAS, tax-efficient drawdown planning, and corporate wealth extraction. You'll explore the critical differences between accumulation and decumulation planning with insights you can apply to your own retirement and your clients' transitions.

 


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. BC registrants can access the course materials and virtual meeting link through CPABC's Learning Management System (LMS) as usual. Please note that this virtual seminar will be hosted by CPA Alberta. The seminar times noted here are already adjusted to BC time. If you have questions, please contact pdreg@bccpa.ca.

 

Applicable for

CPAs within 10 years of retirement and those advising clients through the transition. Relevant for both employees and firm owners/partners. Assumes foundational knowledge of Canadian tax and basic knowledge of registered accounts.

Learning Objectives

  • How to structure tax efficient savings and drawdown strategies
  • Important factors to consider when choosing to start CPP and OAS
  • Investment approaches for the transition from accumulation to income generation, including whether alternative strategies are appropriate
  • Budgeting frameworks that reflect how spending actually changes in retirement
  • Key estate planning considerations to protect your legacy

Content

  • Investment management for Retirees 
  • Retirement income planning 
  • Estate planning 

Course Dates & Registration

Feb 24, 2027
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Online Virtual
John Baynham
John Baynham, CIM, CFP, specializes in retirement income planning, drawing on experience at a Big 5 bank wealth management division and in the insurance industry. He holds the Chartered Investment Manager® and Certified Financial Planner® designations. John puts on workshops for various municipalities across the GTA on the topics of retirement income management and estate planning. He won the QAFP Exam Award of Merit for getting the highest marks in Canada on the QAFP financial planning exams. John sits on the boards of multiple charities supporting Canadians living with dementia and their caregivers.
Available

Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
4
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
5
Credits

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

Wealth Management

Retirement on the Horizon: Tax, Investment, and Legacy (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR
Course Details
Cost
$210
Members
$235
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
4
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
5
Credits

Overview

If retirement is on your horizon, the decisions you make in the next decade will shape your financial security for life. This course delivers actionable strategies for optimizing registered accounts, timing CPP and OAS, tax-efficient drawdown planning, and corporate wealth extraction. You'll explore the critical differences between accumulation and decumulation planning with insights you can apply to your own retirement and your clients' transitions.

 


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants. BC registrants can access the course materials and virtual meeting link through CPABC's Learning Management System (LMS) as usual. Please note that this virtual seminar will be hosted by CPA Alberta. The seminar times noted here are already adjusted to BC time. If you have questions, please contact pdreg@bccpa.ca.

 

Applicable for

CPAs within 10 years of retirement and those advising clients through the transition. Relevant for both employees and firm owners/partners. Assumes foundational knowledge of Canadian tax and basic knowledge of registered accounts.

Learning Objectives

  • How to structure tax efficient savings and drawdown strategies
  • Important factors to consider when choosing to start CPP and OAS
  • Investment approaches for the transition from accumulation to income generation, including whether alternative strategies are appropriate
  • Budgeting frameworks that reflect how spending actually changes in retirement
  • Key estate planning considerations to protect your legacy

Content

  • Investment management for Retirees 
  • Retirement income planning 
  • Estate planning 

Course Dates & Registration

Feb 24, 2027
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Online Virtual
John Baynham
John Baynham, CIM, CFP, specializes in retirement income planning, drawing on experience at a Big 5 bank wealth management division and in the insurance industry. He holds the Chartered Investment Manager® and Certified Financial Planner® designations. John puts on workshops for various municipalities across the GTA on the topics of retirement income management and estate planning. He won the QAFP Exam Award of Merit for getting the highest marks in Canada on the QAFP financial planning exams. John sits on the boards of multiple charities supporting Canadians living with dementia and their caregivers.
Available

Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.