Year: 2021

The Importance of Naming Beneficiaries

A number of clients have recently needed an explanation on the difference between beneficiaries named in a Will and beneficiaries named to a particular investment. When an individual dies, the value of all assets held on the date of death are subject to a Provincial “Estate Administration Tax” (usually called Probate tax) except those that … Read more

What is a Controller and Should I Hire Cody & James as Mine?

What is a financial controller? A financial controller is someone who oversees all accounting activities within a company. In the simplest of definitions, they are the lead accountant. Their role is to provide financial leadership and ensure accounting allocations are made and recorded. Typically, a financial controller will report to the chief financial officer (CFO); … Read more

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