Edmonton Economic Action Plan Grant
The Economic Action Plan Grant by the City of Edmonton is meant to help create a more resilient, diverse, and equitable local economy through matching reimbursement grants of up to $25,000 for projects and programs that support the outcomes of the Economic Action Plan. The Economic Action Plan aims to create jobs, attract investment, and […]
What to Look for in an Accounting Firm for Your Business
When researching and selecting an accounting firm for your business, you should consider a firm that does more than preparing your year-end financial statements and tax returns to ensure compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency. The Right Accounting Firm for Your Business The right firm can provide so much more value to you, and the […]
Alberta Jobs Now Program | Second and Third Intake Update
The Alberta Jobs Now Program is in it’s second intake period as of November 10, 2021 until available funding is allocated. A third intake period will be announced shortly. The Alberta Jobs Now Program is providing up to $370 million to support private and non-profit businesses to help get Albertans back to work while the […]
Understand and Track Your Personal Net Worth
If you’d like a complete view of your personal financial situation, you’re considering a major financial or life decision, or you want help setting and tracking personal financial goals, you’ll benefit from ONSight Advisory’s Understand and Track Your Personal Net Worth service. Having an understanding of your personal financial value is key when planning for […]
Update – The Canada 75 % Wage Subsidy
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 COVID-19. […]
Who qualifies for EI?
Whether you qualify for EI will still depend on your specific situation, such as regional rate of employment, and the number of hours worked in the last 52 weeks. The government recommends people apply as soon as possible to find out if they qualify; waiting more than four weeks after your last day of work means you could lose […]
Resources for Canadian Businesses – COVID-19
Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy. During this extraordinary time, the Government of Canada is taking strong action to help Canadian businesses as COVID-19 is affecting them, their employees and their families. The Government and public health officials are urging all Canadians to: stay home unless it is absolutely essential […]
To our valued clients and business partners – a KWB announcement
KWB Chartered Professional Accountants has a proactive plan for continued operation in this new environment. You and our team are our first priority. We want to inform you of what changes we have made, so we can continue to complete the work you need us to do, while protecting both you and the members of […]
Strategic Planning
What if you knew the impact of an important decision before you made it? Could you and your business benefit from this “what if” strategic planning? You would be able to look at the potential outcome and financial impact of business decisions before they are made. At KWB we use software called Profit Driver to […]
Income Splitting
Do you own a business – either incorporated or unincorporated – and have a spouse or one or more adult children with an income lower than your own? If so, you may be able to shift your income to these other family members, effectively moving the income from a high tax rate to a low […]