The Real Economy: Summer 2024

The Real Economy Canada was developed by RSM Canada and provides timely economic insights for businesses.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE INCLUDE:
  • How Canada can turn around its lagging productivity
  • In the global shift to renewable energy, Canada risks being left behind
  • Bank of Canada’s outlook: Rate cuts to kick-start a recovery
  • Canada’s economic outlook: The dawn of recovery

 

DJB is a ‘Scott McGillivray Trusted Professional’ in Halton!

DJB is proud to have earned the McGillivray Trusted Professional endorsement for Halton – three years in a row!

 

Bringing experience with 100’s of real estate investments, award-winning HGTV celebrity, executive producer, and real estate/renovation expert Scott McGillivray knows first hand about the value that a knowledgeable, connected, and dedicated Real Estate Professional brings to the buying and selling process.

Partner with the Professionals I trust!” recommends Scott McGillivray, real estate expert and star of TV shows Income Property, Buyers Bootcamp and Vacation House Rules. “It’s important to partner with professionals that have the market knowledge and expertise guaranteed to make your real estate journey a smooth and successful one.”

Real Estate Professionals in the McGillivray Trusted Professional Program have been selected based on a combination of their excellence in client satisfaction, depth of experience, and proven ability to deliver results.

 

McGillivray Trusted Logo

 

About DJB Chartered Professional Accountants

DJB was founded in 1940 and is one of the largest independent public accounting firms in the Halton region, with multiple offices serving businesses throughout Southern Ontario.  DJB professionals have the expertise to provide financial and business advisory services related to any construction and real estate venture, whether in start-up phase, fully functional, or at divestiture.

 

About Scott McGillivray

Scott McGillivray is North America’s go-to expert when it comes to all things real estate and renovation. He’s a real estate investor, contractor and star of the hit HGTV TV shows such as Income Property, Buyers Bootcamp and Vacation House Rules. Passionate about helping people learn the ins-and-outs of how to succeed in renovation and real estate, Scott is now sharing his own hard-earned, insider secrets with property owners in the hit HGTV show, Scott’s Vacation House Rules. McGillivray emphasizes the importance of using a qualified Real Estate Professional by recognizing a select few of the best real estate minds in the country through his McGillivray Trusted Agent and Trusted Professional programs.

 

Watch videos:

 

Ryan Bouskill, James Buckley, and Scott McGillivray laughing casually around a kitchen island with a laptop on the counter.

 

James Buckley and Ryan Bouskill being interviewed by Scott McGillivray

Video of Scott McGillivray with our DJB Partners’ Ryan Bouskill and James Buckley on the value of the McGillivray Trusted Professional endorsement.

 

 

 

 

Video interview with DJB’s Ryan Bouskill and James Buckley, Partners in the Burlington office and Scott McGillivray.

 

 

Find out more at: 

scottmcgillivray.com/trusted/trusted-professionals/

facebook.com/EverythingScottMcGillivray

Summer Hours Notice

Summertime is officially here!

All offices will be closed on Friday afternoons from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm starting  on July 5, 2024, to August 30, 2024.

 

Tax Tips & Traps: 2024 Q2

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE INCLUDE:
  • Tax Tidbits
  • Capital Gains Inclusion Rate: Proposed Increase
  • GST/HST Returns: Mandatory Electronic Filing
  • Director Liability: De Facto Director

FSAT News: Spring/Summer 2024

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE:

  • Normalizing Earnings or Cash Flow
  • FSAT Services
  • Unlocking the Value: Understanding Intangible Assets in Business Valuation
  • Determining the Economic Benefits of Customer-related Intangible Assets

Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2024

We are proud to announce that DJB has been named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for the third consecutive year, thanks to the hard work of our talented, dedicated team. This recognition emphasizes our commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace environment and reflects our dedication to employee satisfaction, professional development, and community engagement, alongside several other Top Employers across Canada.

“We take great pride in the fact that our ongoing investments in our people and Firm culture have been reflected in this recognition. We will continue to promote well-being in our workplace because we believe that supporting each other both professionally and personally is vital to maintaining our exceptional standard of client service.” – Darryl Teutenberg, Firm Managing Partner.

“What’s remarkable about the employers on this year’s list is how quickly and effectively they’ve worked to create rewards and other programs developed from employee input,” says Kristina Leung, Managing Editor of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project. “SMEs have enviable levels of customization, flexibility and speed-of-implementation that are difficult for larger employers to match.”

Being selected to be a part of this esteemed list for three consecutive years is a testament to DJB’s unwavering commitment to excellence in organizational culture. To learn about all the great reasons for DJB’s selection as a Top Small & Medium Employer for 2024, visit our employer spotlight page on the Canada’s Top 100 website.

When it comes to great people, we always have room for more. Learn more about why our people choose to be a part of the DJB team: www.djb.com/careers

About DJB.  DJB is one of the largest public accounting firms in the Niagara, Hamilton, and Halton regions with multiple locations offering accounting, assurance, and business advisory services to businesses located throughout Southern Ontario. The Firm was founded in 1940 and has built its reputation on the engagement and commitment we’ve made to the communities in which we work and live. DJB was also recently recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2024.

Proudly Supporting the Arts

DJB’s HR Advisory team is proud to support the local community as a presenting sponsor for two upcoming performances at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines.

 

One person sitting and one person standing on a platform Tegan and Sara: The Not Tonight Tour

April 3, 2024

7:30PM

 

 

Dancers of Damelahamid: SPIRIT AND TRADITION

April 22, 2024

6:30PM

 

Foresight: Spring/Summer 2024

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE:
  • The Tax Free Savings Account
  • Expense Claims that Pass the Audit Test
  • Minority Shareholdings Does a Minority Discount Apply?
  • Have you Considered the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Credit?
  • Association and HST

New Supervisors

Please join our Firm in congratulating Aleksa Kenjic – Tax (Hamilton), Michael Lloyd – Assurance (Hamilton), Jonathan Mancini – Assurance (St. Catharines), Anveena Qu – Assurance (Burlington), Rachel Richards – Tax (St. Catharines), and Brett Schenk – Assurance (Hamilton) on their promotions to Supervisor.

Tax Tips & Traps: 2024 Q1

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE INCLUDE:
  • Tax Tidbits
  • New Trust Reporting: Unexpected Exposure
  • T-Slips: Filing and distribution Issues
  • Working from Home Expenses: Employment Expenses