2024 - DJB

Holiday Hours Notice

The holidays are just around the corner!

All offices will be closed starting Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at noon and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Fireside Chat with Our HR Advisors

Join DJB’s Human Resources Advisors for a 60-minute interactive fireside chat, where we will discuss the Working for Workers Act and its implications for employers in Ontario. This new legislation introduces key changes aimed at enhancing employee protections and reshaping workplace practices. During the webinar, we will explore the main provisions of the Act and what it means for your business.

A portion of our session is dedicated to open Q&A, giving you the opportunity to fire away with any of your burning HR questions. Attendees are encouraged to submit your questions in advance via Zoom upon registering.

DATE: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

TIME: 12:00PM – 1:00PM (including Q&A)

It’s National Financial Planning Week!

Financial Planning Week in Canada began in 2009 with the goal of emphasizing sound financial management and strategic planning benefits to Canadians. This year, Financial Planning Week takes place from November 17^th to 23^rd and we invite you to join us, with the wider financial planning community, as we come together to help everyone understand their finances better.

We want you to feel financially empowered! Below are a selection of some resources that you may find useful to explore with a focus on financial planning. We believe that these articles can assist in fostering a culture of financial responsibility, encouraging individuals of all ages to set and achieve financial goals for a successful future.

Of course, we are also more than pleased to offer personalized advice for any of your financial questions or needs, we invite you to contact one of our qualified financial planners today.

Echoes Series on Legacy Planning – A 9-episode podcast series (episodes ranging from 7 – 25 minutes) where seasoned experts delve into crucial topics like the fundamental concepts of legacy planning, estate assessment, tax complexities, and business succession strategies. The series also covers philanthropy, the balancing of inheritance, and the responsibilities of inheritance recipients.

12 Tips to a Brighter Future – A helpful tool to help you break down financial planning into smaller tasks by month, spread out over the course of a year.

TFSA or RRSP – A handy publication that explores the pros and cons of each savings option and identifies the main differences.

Staying Calm When Markets are Volatile – An insightful article that explores short-term views and long-term strategies to remind us to keep calm, stick to the course, and avoid jeopardizing your long-term plans.

Considerations for Using a Spousal RRSP – Examining when and how this strategy works and whether it is right for you.

FSAT News: Fall/Winter 2024

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE:

Valuing Economic Loss for Realtors in the Current Realty Market
Discount Rate Increases to 1.1% for Trials in 2025
Approaches to Value Customer – Related 2 Intangibles
Quality of Earnings Reports – What They Are and Why They Matter

Tax Tips & Traps: 2024 Q4

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE INCLUDE:

Tax Tidbits
Corporate Tax Return Filed Late: Ability to get a Tax Refund
Shareholder Purchasing Asset: Input Tax Credit (ITC)
Psychotherapy and Counselling Therapy: GST/ HST?

Visit Us at the 2024 Canadian Greenhouse Conference

DJB Chartered Professional Accountants will be at the 2024 Canadian Greenhouse Conference, located at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre on October 9th & 10th.

For more information and directions, check out the Canadian Greenhouse Conference website.

We invite you to visit us at booth #829.

HR Webinar

As your trusted Human Resources partner, the DJB HR Advisory team would like to invite you to attend an engaging and insightful lunch-hour webinar that aims to deliver valuable lessons and best practices in areas such as terminations, accommodations, and investigations.

We’ll explore some spooky “Cautionary HR Tales” and provide you with meaningful takeaways to help you successfully navigate HR challenges. No tricks here, just treats!

Participants are encouraged to bring their questions (especially the scary ones!) which will be addressed in real-time during the Q&A. Alternatively, questions can be submitted in advance to djbhr@djb.com.

We look forward to your participation in this event!

DATE: Wednesday October 23, 2024

TIME: 12:00PM – 1:30PM (including Q&A)

Proud to Support the Performing Arts

DJB’s HR Advisory team continues to support the local community as a presenting sponsor for two 2024/25 season performances at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines.