News Category: DJB News

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

	Celebrating Gord and The Hip Wednesday, October 15, 2024 7:30PM
	HYPROV /w Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci Tuesday, January 28, 2025 7:30PM

 

We are proud to share that our Greater Hamilton office has been deemed “Best in the West” by the readers of NewsNow. We’ve been awarded the Diamond Award in the Accounting Firm category for the sixth year in a row!

Thank you to the voters for giving us these honours.

NewsNow E-Edition August 15 2024

NewsNow E-Edition August 22 2024

 

 

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.

 

 

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:

	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

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.

 

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.

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.

 

	Tegan and Sara: The Not Tonight Tour April 3, 2024 7:30PM
	Dancers of Damelahamid: SPIRIT AND TRADITION April 22, 2024 6:30PM

 

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.