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GST/HST - Specific Topics (On-Demand - CPA PRO)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar

Overview

Failure to be aware of the complexities of the GST and HST can result in lost recovery opportunities or large tax assessments. This course presents advanced GST/HST topics to enhance your knowledge about Canada’s value-added-tax. Concepts related to the application and the recovery of GST/HST will be discussed.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

This course builds on the knowledge participants received during the GST/HST: The Fundamentals seminar. It will provide participants with an overview of more important GST/HST concepts, definitions and identifies some important areas which are frequent sources of errors/assessments.

Participants will be exposed to various GST and HST topics and issues accompanied by relevant everyday examples. At the end of the day, attendees will have been exposed to numerous common GST/HST issues. This information will be extremely useful to CPAs, students and for those who work with the GST and HST on a daily basis. It is a great overview of topics to reaffirm your knowledge of the GST/HST and receive an update on new and trending issues.

Applicable for

CPAs and students, practitioners to accountants in business/industry and other advisors who want to obtain a greater understanding of the federal sales tax system in Canada. It will also be beneficial to those who deal with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on a daily basis or those who would like a refresher and update of trending issues.

Learning Objectives

  • Define and explain numerous terms and phrases used for GST/HST purposes 
  • Explain the importance of understanding the characterization of a supply 
  • Explain the correct recovery treatments for employee reimbursements and other cost recoveries 
  • Identify numerous areas of exposure for the non-collection of tax 
  • Describe common exposures related to taxable imports and exports 

Content

  • Introduction 
  • Review of important concepts 
  • Collection issues 
  • Common recovery issues 
  • Agency 
  • Cross border issues 
  • Public sector bodies 
  • Introduction to financial services 
  • Status Indian transactions 
  • Audits, assessments and director liability

Course Content Created: November 2024

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

Presenter

Gregory M. Sawatsky, MAcc, CPA, CA

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by CPA PRO are either video recordings from live seminars, or video recordings produced specifically for the on-demand audience. Slides and any corresponding handout materials are included where available.These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.

Note that some courses comprise both formal instruction and self-directed exercises. In such cases, participants must complete both components to claim full CPD hours, or must reduce their reported CPD hours accordingly.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
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Course Details
Cost
$425
Members
$475
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
7
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
10
Credits
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.
Interested in similar content?

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

GST/HST - Specific Topics (On-Demand - CPA PRO)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
Course Details
Cost
$425
Members
$475
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
7
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
10
Credits

Overview

Failure to be aware of the complexities of the GST and HST can result in lost recovery opportunities or large tax assessments. This course presents advanced GST/HST topics to enhance your knowledge about Canada’s value-added-tax. Concepts related to the application and the recovery of GST/HST will be discussed.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

This course builds on the knowledge participants received during the GST/HST: The Fundamentals seminar. It will provide participants with an overview of more important GST/HST concepts, definitions and identifies some important areas which are frequent sources of errors/assessments.

Participants will be exposed to various GST and HST topics and issues accompanied by relevant everyday examples. At the end of the day, attendees will have been exposed to numerous common GST/HST issues. This information will be extremely useful to CPAs, students and for those who work with the GST and HST on a daily basis. It is a great overview of topics to reaffirm your knowledge of the GST/HST and receive an update on new and trending issues.

Applicable for

CPAs and students, practitioners to accountants in business/industry and other advisors who want to obtain a greater understanding of the federal sales tax system in Canada. It will also be beneficial to those who deal with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on a daily basis or those who would like a refresher and update of trending issues.

Learning Objectives

  • Define and explain numerous terms and phrases used for GST/HST purposes 
  • Explain the importance of understanding the characterization of a supply 
  • Explain the correct recovery treatments for employee reimbursements and other cost recoveries 
  • Identify numerous areas of exposure for the non-collection of tax 
  • Describe common exposures related to taxable imports and exports 

Content

  • Introduction 
  • Review of important concepts 
  • Collection issues 
  • Common recovery issues 
  • Agency 
  • Cross border issues 
  • Public sector bodies 
  • Introduction to financial services 
  • Status Indian transactions 
  • Audits, assessments and director liability

Course Content Created: November 2024

The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

Presenter

Gregory M. Sawatsky, MAcc, CPA, CA

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by CPA PRO are either video recordings from live seminars, or video recordings produced specifically for the on-demand audience. Slides and any corresponding handout materials are included where available.These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.

Note that some courses comprise both formal instruction and self-directed exercises. In such cases, participants must complete both components to claim full CPD hours, or must reduce their reported CPD hours accordingly.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Past
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.
Interested in similar content?

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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