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Understanding the Voluntary Disclosure Program in Canada – Key Changes Effective October 1, 2025
Givens LLP > Articles by: Givens LLP Understanding the Voluntary Disclosure Program in Canada – Key changes effective October 1, 2025 Givens LLP | November 18, 2025 SHARE The Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) is a program run by the CRA that allows taxpayers (and registrants) to come forward on a case-by-case basis and correct errors or omissions in their tax…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a CRA Review
Givens LLP > Articles by: Givens LLP HOW TO prepare for a CRA Review Givens LLP | October 21, 2025 SHARE Running a small business in Canada comes with many responsibilities, and one of the most stressful part of it can be receiving a notice from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for a review.…
Read MoreUnlocking Training Opportunities: The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG)
Givens LLP > Articles by: Givens LLP Unlocking Training Opportunities: The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) Givens LLP | September 22, 2025 SHARE One important funding opportunity currently available in Alberta is the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG). This program provides financial support to employers who invest in productivity-focused training for their teams, making it an…
Read MoreCybersecurity Made Simple: A Guide for Busy Entrepreneurs
Givens LLP > Articles by: Givens LLP Cybersecurity Made Simple: A Guide for Busy Entrepreneurs Givens LLP | August 21, 2025 SHARE In today’s digital-first business world, we handle more sensitive financial data online than ever before. Strategic plans, payroll records, banking details, client contracts and vendor information are prime targets for cybercriminals. A…
Read MoreIncorporating Your Small Business
Givens LLP > Articles by: Givens LLP Incorporating Your Small Business Givens LLP | July 22, 2025 SHARE Incorporating your business is a major step —and one that could save you money, limit your liability, and make your company more attractive to investors. But it also brings about new responsibilities and complexities. At Givens…
Read More6 Reasons to Outsource Your CFO and Controllership Needs
Givens LLP > Articles by: Givens LLP 6 Reasons to outsource your cfo and controllership needs Givens LLP | June 18, 2025 SHARE In today’s fast paced and complex business environment, businesses – especially startups, scale-ups and mid-sized enterprises, need high-level financial expertise to grow and thrive. However, hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning: Tips for Self-Employed Canadians and Incorporated Businesses
Givens LLP > Articles by: Givens LLP Spring Cleaning: Tips for Self-employed canadians and incorporated businesses Givens LLP | May 21, 2025 SHARE You’ve hopefully completed your personal income tax return by now. With the sun shining and flowers blooming, spring is a great time to step back, reassess and get proactive about your…
Read MoreTax Season Office Closure
Please be informed that our annual tax season office closures start on Friday April 29th at 12pm and we are closed the full day Monday May 2nd. We will be returning to regular hours on Tuesday May 3rd.
Read MoreTax Tips & Traps Quarter 1 2022
Givens LLP > Articles by: Givens LLP TAX TIPS AND TRAPS QUARTER 1 2022 Givens LLP | January 28, 2022 SHARE Click below to download our Q1 2022 Tax Tips and Traps. Click Here RECENT POSTS How to Build a Three-Year Cash Flow Plan for a Small Business Holding Companies: When Does It Make Sense…
Read MoreNew Standard for Compilation Engagements
Givens LLP > Articles by: Givens LLP NEW STANDARD FOR COMPILATION ENGAGEMENTS Givens LLP | December 2, 2021 SHARE Dear Valued Client, Re:New Standard for Compilation Engagements The purpose of this letter is to explain significant changes that will affect the next engagement for the preparation of your company’s financial statements. Historically, Givens LLP has…
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