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If you’re a business owner, chances are you’ve thought about exiting your business someday — but not necessarily today. The reality is that most successful exits don’t happen by accident. They happen because owners prepare…

2025 Personal Tax Planning Tips for Canadians As 2026 begins, this guide helps Canadians take the right steps throughout 2025 to minimize taxes, maximize deductions, and prepare for the 2025 tax filing season. With shifting…

Achen Henderson Retreat 2025: Boracay, Philippines Last October 30 to November 2, 2025, the Achen Henderson team gathered in the world-famous island of Boracay, Philippines for a meaningful and joy filled company retreat. Designed to…

Celebrating 4 Years of Indirect Tax Excellence: How David Crawford, CPA, Is Driving Major Wins for Canadian Businesses It’s been an outstanding first 4 years with David as the leader of our Indirect Tax and…

Welcome Lei Zhao: Achen Henderson’s New Cross-Border Tax Leader To help us meet the incredible demand for our cross-border tax services, we’re excited to welcome Lei Zhao, CPA (U.S., ND) • CPA, CGA (Canada) as…

What Can Entrepreneurs Learn From Home Depot's Acquisition of Blinds.com? When Jay Steinfeld launched Blinds.com in 1993 with just $3,000 and a simple online presence, he couldn’t have known it would grow into a $100…

Running a business in Canada comes with plenty of responsibilities—and record-keeping is one of the most overlooked. Yet, failing to maintain proper documentation can cost entrepreneurs thousands of denied deductions, lost Input Tax Credits (ITCs),…

Raising Spirits: Making Meaning at Work What is Raising Spirits?  Raising Spirits is more than just an annual gala—it’s a heartfelt movement dedicated to supporting mental health initiatives for children and youth at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.…

Is personal goodwill preventing you from selling your medical practice?  We’re thrilled to celebrate, President of McFarlane Transition Advisors, Gord McFarlane, whose latest article—Building Transferable Value in Medical and Other Professional Practices—is featured in Chartered…

What does it really take to grow a construction or trades company from a one-person show to a 90-person team—while treating people well? On Your Business Unleashed, host Clayton Achen talks with Taylor Ross, founder…

Understanding CPP and EI Payroll Deductions: Rates, Maximums, and Exemptions for 2026  Calculating payroll deductions accurately is essential for compliance and employee trust. Two major components in Canadian payroll are Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions…

Carol Sadler leads the way for SMP Tax Advocacy Carol Sadler Leads the Way for SMP Tax Advocacy We’re proud to recognize Carol Sadler for her ongoing contributions to our community, most recently through her…