The simplest matters can involve various issues and ambiguities, even in the field of accounting. Those who assist clients with income tax compliance and plans find that routine matters can entail complexities, alternatives, and uncertainties.

This seminar provides an opportunity for practitioners, who routinely deal with income tax, to focus on issues they frequently encounter. In order to enhance the practicality of the seminar, the seminar presents topics as practical issues rather than technical details. After providing general background information for each issue, the seminar emphasizes opportunities, problems, suggestions, and plans for each topic. Many participants take this seminar on an annual basis because the content relates directly to client situations and timely topics are added each year.

While all tax professionals, whether seasoned or new, will gain new insights from this seminar, this seminar particularly targets practitioners who deal with small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses. Practitioners, transitioning to take on more owner-manager planning responsibilities, will find the course to be a valuable training resource.

• Evaluate and characterize sources of income and develop remuneration strategies
• Recognize, assess and advise on shareholder benefit and loan problems
• Identify best practices for expenses/assets with personal and business elements
• Discover newly and notable income tax developments
• Analyze ethical considerations related to providing tax services to clients

• Taxation for select sources of income — including active business income, small business deduction, employees vs. contractors, personal services businesses, and investment income
• Remuneration issues — including salary vs. dividends, bonuses payable, and family member income splitting 
• Expenses and assets with personal and business elements — including meals and entertainment, automobiles, and taxable benefits
• Shareholder benefits and loans issues — including debit balances
• Timely and topical practical matters
• Newsworthy and notable information — including recent developments
• Challenging ethical situations encountered in tax practice

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.