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Corporate Tax Planning - Restructuring for the Sale of a Business (Live Webinar)

Former Title: Previously part of Corporate Tax - Review of Tax Planning

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR

Overview

This course provides a overview of corporate tax planning considerations in the context of buying and selling businesses.  

 

ADVISORY

This course was previously part of Corporate Tax – Review of Tax Planning, which has since been divided into standalone courses. This modularization approach allows members to choose only the content most relevant to their needs. Here are all the courses that were split from Corporate Tax - Review of Tax Planning. Please note that availability of offerings may vary throughout the year, and some courses are available only in On-Demand format. 

For members who require the complete curriculum, the full Corporate Tax – Review of Tax Planning course remains available in On-Demand format. 

 


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants.

 

Course Description

Participants will explore key concepts related to share sales and acquisitions, including common structural approaches, loss restriction implications, and planning considerations such as safe income and stop-loss rules. The course emphasizes core principles to support a practical understanding of transaction planning and its impact on corporate tax outcomes. 

Applicable for

  • Practitioners focused on private-company corporate tax who want a structured, practice-oriented review. 
  • Professionals seeking to refresh core planning concepts across reorganizations, transactions, and owner-manager matters. 

Learning Objectives

  • Identify planning considerations related to purchases and sales of businesses 

Content

  • Sale of a corporation 
  • Buy–sell provisions / agreements 
  • Stop-loss rules 
  • Capital games stripping anti-avoidance rules 
  • Safe income 
  • Butterfly reorganizations 
  • Buyout structures 
  • Acquisition-of-control and loss restriction events. 

NOTE: This course does not cover the preparation of corporate tax returns.

Course Dates & Registration

Oct 26, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Online Virtual
Jennifer Reid
Jennifer Reid Jennifer Reid, CPA, CGA, TEP is a Partner in People Advisory Services Tax at EY in Calgary. Jennifer specializes in assisting private clients with international tax and estate planning issues such as immigration and emigration, dual citizenship considerations, foreign inheritance and foreign investment and asset ownership. Jennifer also assists in designing meaningful executive compensation plans where cross border considerations are front of mind. Jennifer has practiced tax services in Calgary for over 16 years, with a focus on private companies and their owners, as well as trusts and estates. She has experience assisting clients in planning their estate, including considerations such as insurance, trust and probate planning, cross-border planning as well as in transitioning businesses to the next generation or new owners in a tax-efficient manner. Jennifer’s previous experience in Big Four and boutique tax groups, as well as unique experience gained in leading a wealth planning group at a financial institution, allows her to take a holistic approach to tax planning for entrepreneurial and high net worth clients.
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. 

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Course Details
Cost
$120
Members
$130
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
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.

Taxation

Corporate Tax Planning - Restructuring for the Sale of a Business (Live Webinar)

Former Title: Previously part of Corporate Tax - Review of Tax Planning

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR
Course Details
Cost
$120
Members
$130
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits

Overview

This course provides a overview of corporate tax planning considerations in the context of buying and selling businesses.  

 

ADVISORY

This course was previously part of Corporate Tax – Review of Tax Planning, which has since been divided into standalone courses. This modularization approach allows members to choose only the content most relevant to their needs. Here are all the courses that were split from Corporate Tax - Review of Tax Planning. Please note that availability of offerings may vary throughout the year, and some courses are available only in On-Demand format. 

For members who require the complete curriculum, the full Corporate Tax – Review of Tax Planning course remains available in On-Demand format. 

 


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants.

 

Course Description

Participants will explore key concepts related to share sales and acquisitions, including common structural approaches, loss restriction implications, and planning considerations such as safe income and stop-loss rules. The course emphasizes core principles to support a practical understanding of transaction planning and its impact on corporate tax outcomes. 

Applicable for

  • Practitioners focused on private-company corporate tax who want a structured, practice-oriented review. 
  • Professionals seeking to refresh core planning concepts across reorganizations, transactions, and owner-manager matters. 

Learning Objectives

  • Identify planning considerations related to purchases and sales of businesses 

Content

  • Sale of a corporation 
  • Buy–sell provisions / agreements 
  • Stop-loss rules 
  • Capital games stripping anti-avoidance rules 
  • Safe income 
  • Butterfly reorganizations 
  • Buyout structures 
  • Acquisition-of-control and loss restriction events. 

NOTE: This course does not cover the preparation of corporate tax returns.

Course Dates & Registration

Oct 26, 2026
9:00AM - 11:00AM
Online Virtual
Jennifer Reid
Jennifer Reid Jennifer Reid, CPA, CGA, TEP is a Partner in People Advisory Services Tax at EY in Calgary. Jennifer specializes in assisting private clients with international tax and estate planning issues such as immigration and emigration, dual citizenship considerations, foreign inheritance and foreign investment and asset ownership. Jennifer also assists in designing meaningful executive compensation plans where cross border considerations are front of mind. Jennifer has practiced tax services in Calgary for over 16 years, with a focus on private companies and their owners, as well as trusts and estates. She has experience assisting clients in planning their estate, including considerations such as insurance, trust and probate planning, cross-border planning as well as in transitioning businesses to the next generation or new owners in a tax-efficient manner. Jennifer’s previous experience in Big Four and boutique tax groups, as well as unique experience gained in leading a wealth planning group at a financial institution, allows her to take a holistic approach to tax planning for entrepreneurial and high net worth clients.
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.

Level up with CPA PRO. Designed by the CPA profession for CPAs, these courses help you adapt to industry changes and advance your career with the latest industry content delivered in a way that works
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