Written by: Gwyneth James MBA CPA, CGA, Senior Partner As a society we have developed laws and rules which are generally designed to address fairness and safety. All of the rules involving paying your employees in Ontario can be found in the Employment Standards Act (ESA) which is managed and enforced by the Ministry of … Read more
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Written by: Gwyneth James MBA CPA, CGA, Senior Partner The federal government has proposed enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) that appear to have addressed the provincial government’s concerns about the retirement savings of Ontarians. If the CPP changes are ratified on July 15th, the proposed Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) will be scrapped. … Read more
Written by Suzanne Cody, CPA, CGA, Senior Partner Running your own business takes time, effort, and requires informed decision making. Incorporation is one of those decisions that should never be made hastily. You need to do your homework and weigh the pros and cons. One immediate advantage for a profitable small business is a potentially … Read more
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Written by: Gwyneth James MBP CPA, CGA, Senior Partner The most common questions I get from new entrepreneurs are about HST. A quick online search will provide most of the basic information and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has good resources in plain English, but here are a few pointers: You can register for HST as … Read more
Written by: Suzanne Cody CPA, CGA, Senior Partner Let’s start by defining a corporation. By definition, a corporation is a separate legal entity formed by application to either the Federal, Provincial, or Territorial governments. In plain English, a corporation can be thought of as a separate person responsible for its own debts, obligations, and acts. … Read more
It is with extreme pride that we announce Gwyneth James has been named the 2016 Businesswoman of the year at the Peterborough Examiner’s 14th annual Women in Business awards ceremony last night. A testament to her unwavering integrity as a business leader in our community. Click here for the full article and photos of the … Read more
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Written by: Gwyneth James MBA CPA, CGA In our busy lives, it is easy to forget to set aside information that will be needed in the new year when our tax returns are due again. One example is receipts from a wide range of medical, dental, and related expenses such as health care services, travel … Read more