Industry

IAFE appoints head for 2013

Jim Virtue, president of PPI Solutions Inc, has been appointed chair of the Institute for Advanced Financial Education (IAFE) for 2013. “I am both honoured and excited to assume the role of chair for 2013,” says Virtue. “The previous board of trustees has done an excellent job in preparing the institute for dramatic growth in […]

November 30, 2012

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More than 600 pass CPA exam

The results of the 2012 Uniform Evaluation were released this morning.

By Staff |November 30, 2012

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5 year-end tax tips

Canadians only have about a month to take advantage of year-end tax savings. “There are a number of easy ways for Canadians to reduce taxes that they might otherwise owe, but in many cases you need to act before December 31,” says CIBC’s tax and estate planning expert, Jamie Golombek. Read: TFSA contribution limit increased […]

By Staff |November 30, 2012

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Convince aging biz owners to plan ahead

The recession prompted many Boomer entrepreneurs to delay retirement, with most holding onto their businesses until they regain pre-downturn values.

By Staff |November 30, 2012

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