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12 Drivers of Highly Productive Teams

September 19, 2023

At this month’s 3to5 Club (the CEO Mastermind that Clayton facilitates in Calgary and online), we’re talking about Emotional Intelligence and Empathy (together “EQ”) being our #1 leadership skill. At Achen Henderson CPAs we hire for ethos, and never what’s on

2023 EI Rate increases announced

September 18, 2023

On September 14, 2023, the Canadian Government announced a 3% increase in CPP premiums which makes Canada a little more expensive for average everyday workers, and 1.4X more expensive for their employers. Additionally, the maximum insurable earnings will increase from

CFO for Hire – Business in Calgary Magazine

September 18, 2023

Clayton was recently featured in Business in Calgary Magazine where he talked about fractional CFO work and the difference between bookkeeping, controllership, and CFOs. Find out how your small businesses can leverage firms like ours to outsource these positions at a fraction

2023 Enserva Golf Tournament

September 18, 2023

We support those who help us keep our lights on and our houses warm. Thanks to Enserva ! This was a great tournament and we’ll be back next year. It was a pleasure for Achen Henderson CPAs to sponsor a hole in one

$100,000 for the Calgary Children’s Hospital

September 18, 2023

WHAT A NIGHT! This is the second year that Achen Henderson CPAs have participated in the #RaisingSpirits charity event, and tonight we helped raise >$100,000 for the Calgary Children’s Hospital. Thank you Toby Cowx for your efforts in putting on this event and to

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100% GST rebate for long-term rental properties

September 17, 2023

On September 14, 2023 the federal government announced changes to the existing GST (or the 5% federal portion of the HST) residential rental property rebate. These changes are to encourage builders to create more supply of affordable housing across Canada.

Change to CEBA Loan Repayment Terms

September 15, 2023

UPDATE to the CEBA Loan repayment terms (Canada Emergency Business Account). On September 14, 2023, the Government of Canada announced changes to the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment terms. Here’s a summary of the key changes: Repayment Deadline

The Factor Method for Input Tax Credits

September 7, 2023

Nearly every small business owner uses personal or corporate credit cards for many of their smaller and non-routine expenses. You may have employees that incur expenses on the company’s behalf using their own personal credit cards and then submit expense

GST & HST Change for Builders who are Landlords

June 14, 2023

Are you a builder that who owns rental property and are, therefore, also a landlord? This is common when builders have constructed purpose-built multi-family projects or converted new-sale inventory into long-term residential rentals. In either case, once the project or

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Underused Housing Tax – Partnerships are not always what they seem

May 30, 2023

Partnerships are not always what they seem…a common question arising around the new Underused Housing Tax Partnerships are only sometimes straightforward, especially regarding the new Underused Housing Tax (UHT). Many clients have been asking whether a married couple or common-law

Want to Keep the CRA Off Your Back? Outsourced Bookkeeping Can Keep You One Step Ahead

May 24, 2023

Oh, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) – our beloved tax overlords. These fine folks have the critical job of ensuring we all play by the rules regarding taxes and business finances.  You know, the stuff that keeps our economy chugging

What the 2023 Canadian Federal Budget Means for You

April 11, 2023

Budget 2023 covers a wide range of topics, from healthcare to the new Employee Ownership Trust, increased Alternative Minimum Tax and a continued (and excessive) focus on climate change. There are even some conciliatory measures to appease the NDP and

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Your Business Unleashed Blog

12 Drivers of Highly Productive Teams

2023 EI Rate increases announced

CFO for Hire – Business in Calgary Magazine

2023 Enserva Golf Tournament

$100,000 for the Calgary Children’s Hospital

100% GST rebate for long-term rental properties

Change to CEBA Loan Repayment Terms

The Factor Method for Input Tax Credits

GST & HST Change for Builders who are Landlords

Underused Housing Tax – Partnerships are not always what they seem

Want to Keep the CRA Off Your Back? Outsourced Bookkeeping Can Keep You One Step Ahead

What the 2023 Canadian Federal Budget Means for You

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