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Summer Hours Notice

Summertime is officially here!

All offices will be closed on Friday afternoons from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm starting on Friday, July 4, 2025, to Friday, August 29, 2025.

 

Tax Tips & Traps: 2025 Q2

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE INCLUDE:
  • Tax Tidbits
  • Canada Disability Benefit: New Support!
  • Verify It Is the CRA Calling: Fraud Prevention
  • Losses From Personal Scams: No Tax Deduction Available

DJB is Pleased to Announce Our New Relationship with Aprio

DJB is pleased to announce our relationship with Aprio, a highly respected Top 25 business advisory and accounting firm based in Atlanta.

We look forward to working with Aprio as a member in the firm’s new Professional Services+ practice, which provides professional services firms in accounting, consulting, law, and other professions access to a wide range of client-centric services, leading tools, and tailored solutions to accelerate growth.

In addition, PS+ members may participate in the PS+ Collaborative, a value-added member benefit that facilitates peer-to-peer engagement around the unique and evolving needs of professional services organizations, and their clients and employees through annual conferences, peer groups, workshops, roundtables, and other interactions.

DJB Named One of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for the Fourth Year in a Row

For the fourth consecutive year, DJB has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers. This award underscores the Firm’s commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and inspires continued efforts to foster a thriving and innovative environment.

“Being future-focused goes beyond a mindset—it’s a commitment to innovation and readiness for what’s to come,” said Darryl Teutenberg, Firm Managing Partner. “We prioritize investment in our team, fostering growth through professional development and embracing transformation. By welcoming and valuing fresh ideas from all team members, we ensure we are prepared for the future, with each person contributing meaningfully to our collective success.”

DJB was also selected as one of the Hamilton-Niagara Top Employers for 2025, a recognition based on criteria such as work environment, employee engagement, and family-friendly policies.

Learn more about why DJB earned this distinction on Canada’s Top 100 website.

When it comes to great people, we always have room for more. Learn more about us at  www.djb.com/careers.

About DJB.  DJB is one of the largest public accounting firms in the Niagara, Hamilton, and Halton regions. Established in 1940, the Firm provides accounting, assurance, and business advisory services to businesses across Southern Ontario. With multiple locations, DJB has built its reputation on a deep commitment to the communities in which it operates.

Foresight Spring/Summer 2025

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE:
  • Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit
  • Creating a Respectful (And Compliant!) Workplace
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Valuing Economic Loss for Realtors in the Current Realty Market
  • The Advantages and Pitfalls of Donation Receipting for Charities

FSAT News: Spring/Summer 2025

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE:

  • The Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Reciprocal Tariffs on Canadian Business Valuations and Sale Transactions
  • Approaches to Value Marketing-Related and Technology-Based Intangibles
  • Valuing Economic Loss – Uncertainty Due to Tariffs
  • Quality of Earnings – Importance of Revenue

The Real Economy: Spring 2025

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

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS ISSUE INCLUDE:
  • U.S. Tariffs Expose Vulnerability of Canada’s Manufacturing Sector
  • Tariffs Could Fray Canada-U.S. Ties in Energy and Auto Manufacturing
  • Expanding SR&ED Tax Incentives Creates Investment Opportunities
  • Trump’s Return to Office: A Spotlight on Canadian Real Estate

 

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HR Power Lunch

Join us for an exclusive HR Power Lunch, where we’ll dive into the different chapters of an employer’s HR Playbook. This engaging session will cover attracting and aligning top talent in your organization. We’ll discuss strategies on how to get the right people through your doors, and also to ensure they stay and remain happy and engaged in your organization.

Our goal is for you to leave with a clearer understanding of potential gaps in your HR processes—and actionable techniques to bridge them. Enjoy a great meal while gaining valuable insights!

 

EVENT DETAILS:

Date:  Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Location: St. Catharines Golf & Country Club (map)

Registration & Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Presentation: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

 

*Please register on or before Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Registration for this event is now closed.