The world of tax is constantly changing. This series of seminars returns beginning Fall 2026 to bring updates of current announcements or other timely topics in income tax once per month. Sign up for the series to stay up-to-date on highlights of what you need to know as proposed tax rule changes are enacted.

All sessions will be held as live webinars, and will be recorded. Series registrants will have access to the recordings for a limited time.

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This tax series is designed to highlight emerging tax changes as they are announced, or to provide a monthly update on a current area of tax of importance to CPAs in both industry and public practice. These seminars will complement the other tax courses in our PD program by providing short highlights to augment what is covered in more depth in other courses. 

Benefits of registering for the series

Series purchasers will receive all five sessions at the special series rate, equivalent to a 15% discount! As an added benefit, only series purchasers will have access to the recorded sessions, for a limited time, in the event that any of the live sessions are missed. You can also earn a digital badge if you complete the series.

• apply new and changing tax rules 
• stay current on tax legislation changes
• assess the impact of new or significant tax rules 

Topics of each seminar will be determined based on what is new and noteworthy in the world of tax at the time of the seminar. Additional details about each seminar will be available here on our website as soon as they are known. 

Each title is also available as a stand-alone seminar -  you can click on any of the titles to read the individual seminar descriptions or to register for them. To register for the whole series, please ensure that you return to this page.

• October 8, 2026 | 9:00-10:30am
  AI Won't Replace You. The CPA Using AI Will.
  Speaker: Arthur Kostaras, CPA, CMA, CF, REV | Founder of Phronisi & Senior Finance Leader
  AI is rapidly entering tax and accounting practice, but most CPAs are told what AI can do without being shown how to actually use it, or where it quietly introduces risk. This session will close that gap, led by a CPA who builds and operates AI-native systems daily rather than describing them in theory. Participants will gain a clear, practical model for where AI creates genuine leverage in tax and accounting workflows, how to evaluate tools critically, and how to deploy them responsibly without over-trusting output that can be confidently wrong. The session is operator-level and immediately applicable.
  

• November 4, 2026 | 9:00-10:30am
  How to Invest Tax Efficiently Within a Corporate Structure
  Speakers: 
  Shayne Williams, CFP | Advisor, IG Wealth Management
  Vidhya Mumford, CFP | Advisor, IG Wealth Management
  This session focuses on practical strategies for managing investment assets within a Holdco, Opco and personal structure. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how different investment products generate returns, including return of capital, eligible dividends, capital gains and interest income. This session will also discuss how each investment affects corporate and personal taxation. The session also examines strategies to help reduce the passive income grind for Canadian controlled private corporations. This session will use a real case study to illustrate how financial planning techniques can be implemented to add value and maximize long term wealth for clients.
  

• December 10, 2026 | 9:00-10:30am
  Tax Update – Federal Budget 2026
  Speaker: Shane Onufrechuk, FCPA, FCA | Partner, Tax, KPMG LLP
  
  The world of tax is constantly changing, and government budgets provide advance notice of pending tax legislation changes. This session will provide a high-level overview of the announcements made in the Federal Budget (to be issued in Fall 2026) that impact corporate and personal taxation. This is not intended to provide detailed coverage of the proposed tax changes because final legislation will not yet have been released; however, attendees will leave this session with an awareness of pending changes and any preparation strategies available.
  
  

• January 14, 2027 | 9:00-10:30am
  Session title to be announced in the future
  Speaker: To be announced.
  Description to come.
   

• February 11, 2027 | 9:00-10:30am 
  US Corporate Tax - Fundamentals
  Speakers:
  Mick Stobart, CPA, CA | Partner, US Corporate Tax, KPMG
  Gerard Gaba, CPA | Senior Manager, US Corporate Tax, KPMG 
  The session provides a practical overview of US tax considerations for Canadian businesses expanding or investing into the United States. Participants will gain an understanding of key tax concepts, filing requirements, and structuring considerations that arise when Canadian companies carry on business in the United States through subsidiaries, branches, partnerships, or other arrangements. The session will highlight common traps, planning opportunities, and areas where Canadian and US tax rules differ.

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.