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If you are currently using Quickbooks Online or thinking about switching to “QBO”, this event is for you! Join us on Zoom for a free information session regarding QBO and the Apps in our App Stack. Date: Wednesday 24 June, 2020 Time: 3pm – 4.30pm This event is held on Zoom; the meeting ID and […]

The federal government announced on the 16th of June 2020 that they will be extending the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) eligibility period by eight weeks as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the job market. The Prime Minister said that those who are still unable to return to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic […]

Tips for for the entire family Ideas for families with children Set up video chat ‘play dates’ with school friends Don’t forget about your own needs. Keep up meditation, yoga and exercise. Take time to prepare meals together, get creative, let the children take control! Perfect time to Marie Kondo your child’s bedroom, together. Got a crafty […]

Due to the volume of Canadians applying for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), the Canadian Revenue Agency has set new protocol for applying: If you were born in January, February or March, you may apply on Mondays If you were born in April, May or June, you may apply on Tuesdays. If you were […]

CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit) Update – 1 April 2020 The Government of Canada will provide a taxable benefit of $2,000 a month for up to 4 months to: workers who must stop working due to COVID19 and do not have access to paid leave or other income support. workers who are sick, quarantined, or […]

Due to new legislation, we are hosting a “virtual” learning event at noon on the 14th of April 2020. If you own a small business and are interested in moving your books to the “cloud”, this event is for you! Alternatively, if you are already using QBO but need a refresher or have questions regarding […]

Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, announced today (April 1st, 2020) that the 75 % wage subsidy would be available within 3-6 weeks time.  What we know so far: The subsidy is available to all businesses, charities and non-profit organizations as long as they can prove that they have lost 30 % of their revenue due to […]

The new Canada Emergency Business Account will provide interest-free loans of up to $40,000 to small businesses and not-for-profits, to help cover their operating costs during a period where their revenues have been temporarily reduced. To qualify, these organizations will need to demonstrate they paid between $50,000 to $1 million in total payroll in 2019. […]

March 25, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate and effective action to protect Canadians and the economy from the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. No Canadian should have to choose between protecting their health, putting food on the table, paying for their medication or […]

Corporate income tax changes Corporate income tax balances and instalment payments will be deferred from March 19 until August 31, 2020 to increase employers’ access to cash so they can pay employees, address debts and continue operations. Education property tax deferral Education property tax rates will be frozen at last year’s level – reversing the […]

Immediate action will protect jobs and provide economic relief to the oil and gas industry Overview The Government is providing economic relief to Alberta’s energy industry to address challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and declining oil prices due to an international price war. The energy sector supports more than 500,000 jobs across Canada Initiatives […]

Most business owners would probably agree that, when it comes to sales, there’s always room for improvement. To this end, every company should strive for organic sales growth — that is, increases from existing operations unrelated to a merger or acquisition. That’s not to say a merger or acquisition is necessarily a bad idea, but you can’t […]

This blog informs you of the best times to post on social media in 2020. What is the best time to post on Facebook in 2020? The best time to post on Facebook is between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.  The best day to post on Facebook is Wednesday. While Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday also have notably higher engagement […]

The Canadian Revenue Agency recently made some tax changes that may affect you and your business in 2020. ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENT Each year, most (but not all) income tax and benefit amounts are indexed to inflation. In early December, the Canada Revenue Agency announced that the inflation rate that will be used to index the […]

KWB is hosting a tailor-made event for HVAC and Plumbing business owners. At this event we will show you how to make the most of your Quickbooks Online software and introduce you to some apps that we know will save you time and money.  We understand what keeps you up at night: Do you have […]

Welcome to our new monthly segment, “Ask an Accountant”.  We are giving you the opportunity to ask us a question and in addition to answering you directly we may post the question and answer anonymously in a future Newsletter. Simply email your question to:  info@kwbllp.com with the heading “Ask an Accountant” and you may see […]

Here are some of the most common terms used in Accounting today: AR = Accounts Receivable – The amount of money owed by customers or clients to a business after goods and/or services have been delivered or used. AP = Accounts Payable – The amount of money a company owes creditors (suppliers, etc.) in return […]

Partner, Richard Ouellette and Edzel Agustin (who does work for KWB in the Philippines).  Who knew that the Philippines had such accomplished Bunnock players? It was a tough morning but we eventually crowned the winners of the 12th Annual KWB Bunnock Cup! For those who are scratching their heads wondering what the Bunnock game is […]