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…

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How 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.…

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Unlocking 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…

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Cybersecurity 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…

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Incorporating 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…

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6 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…

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Tax 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.

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Tax 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…

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New 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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