Please join our Firm in congratulating Kate Chiera (St. Catharines) and Alexis MacCallum (Hamilton) on their promotions to Senior Manager.
Kate began her career with DJB in 2014 as a co-op student. She received her CPA, CA designation in 2020 and was promoted to Assurance Manager in January 2022. In January 2025, she begins her role as Senior Manager.
Alexis joined DJB’s Hamilton office in the fall of 2020 as a Senior Associate and was promoted to Manager in January 2022. Starting January 2025, she assumes the role of Senior Manager
Please join our Firm in congratulating Paige Haggett on her recent promotion to Director, Human Resources.
Paige is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Sheridan College, as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto. Paige is an active member of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) in the Halton region. She has also successfully completed the Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program conducted by Bernardi Human Resource Law in consultation with Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA).
In the HR Director role at DJB, Paige oversees and leads DJB’s Human Resources team.
With nearly a decade of generalist experience in supporting human resources initiatives in both retail and administrative settings, Paige brings a wealth of experience in full-cycle recruitment, orientation, training, and HRIS management.
The Real Economy Canada was developed by RSM Canada and provides timely economic insights for businesses.
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE INCLUDE:
- The year ahead in Canada: A return to growth as rate cuts take hold
- Canadian firms in an era of a higher cost of capital
- What a Trump presidency means for the Canadian economy
- Financial conditions improve in Canada and the U.S., setting stage for growth
- The Trump tax proposals and their potential impact on Canadian businesses
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.
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)
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 17th to 23rd 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.
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 Intangibles
- Quality of Earnings Reports – What They Are and Why They Matter
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.
