CPB Canada

Canada extending small business emergency loan repayment deadline.

09/15/202309/15/2023 cpb No Comments

We are disappointed with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent announcement on Thursday, regarding Canada’s extension of the repayment period for emergency loans provided to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. After consistent calls from businesses, the Liberals have decided to extend the repayment deadline for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans by one year, despite…

Update

Canada Sales Taxes: GST, PST, RST, and HST

09/11/202309/15/2023 cpb No Comments

Canadian governments (Federal, Provincial, and Municipal) charge you taxes for different reasons. Some of the most well-known taxes are the following: I explain Sales Tax in this article. When you purchase a good or service you need to pay an extra percentage on top of the original price to the merchant or service provider. The merchant in…

Tax Tips

Canada’s First Home Savings Account (FHSA): A Tax-Free Way to Save for Your First Home

08/09/202308/09/2023 cpb No Comments

Canada’s tax-free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a tax-exempt savings account designed for residents to save for purchasing a home. Similar to RRSP and TFSA, the FHSA is a registered savings account that can hold a variety of investment securities, including equity investments like stocks, fixed-income investments (bonds and GICs), as well as other…

Tax Tips, Update

The Duties and Importance of a Professional Bookkeeper

08/04/202308/04/2023 cpb No Comments

A professional bookkeeper specializes in maintaining accurate and organized financial records for businesses and organizations. They record financial transactions, track expenses and income, reconcile bank statements, and ensure that financial data is properly categorized and documented. Bookkeepers are crucial for helping businesses maintain their financial health, make informed decisions, and comply with accounting and tax…

Bookkeeping

Enhancing Cryptocurrency Security: Recommended Hardware Wallets for 2023

08/02/202308/02/2023 cpb No Comments

Cryptocurrencies have become increasingly important as an asset allocation, with their confidentiality and security being both advantages and disadvantages, as there have been numerous cases of cryptocurrency loss. So, how can we enhance the security of cryptocurrency assets? The solution is quite simple: choose a hardware wallet that suits you, and offline cold storage of…

Technology

Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates Again, Benchmark Rate Reaches 5% for the First Time in Twelve Years

07/13/202307/13/2023 cpb No Comments

On July 12, 2023, the Bank of Canada announced a 0.25 percentage point increase in the benchmark interest rate. This is the first time since April 2001 that Canada’s benchmark rate has reached 5%. Following Statistics Canada’s announcement last week of 60,000 new jobs added in June 2023, most economists believed that a rate hike…

Update

The Significance of Becoming a Certified Digital Accountant (CDA)

07/12/202307/12/2023 cpb No Comments

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of digital technologies has transformed the field of accounting. As a result, professionals in this domain are required to possess a unique set of skills that go beyond traditional accounting practices. To address this need, the Certified Digital Accountant (CDA) certification has emerged as a valuable credential…

Bookkeeping, Update

Opening an OCBC Digital Bank account in Singapore through online registration for oversea customers

07/07/202307/07/2023 cpb No Comments

OCBC (Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation) in Singapore allows for direct online account opening through the OCBC Digital app. The account opening process is simple and requires only a passport, identification card, and a mobile phone with NFC capability to read the passport chip. Applicants from both domestic and international addresses, as well as those with local…

Banking, Update

The Benefits and Importance of Regular Exercise for Overall Health

07/05/202307/05/2023 cpb No Comments

Discover the evolution and importance of emotional intelligence for leaders in today’s work environment. Learn how to assess and develop this crucial skill.

Update

Square has announced an increase in fees for Interac debit card transactions

07/04/202307/04/2023 cpb No Comments

Important notice for Square users processing high transaction volumes with debit payments: The favorable rate of $0.10 per $5,000 debit transaction, which previously had no monthly fees, will no longer be available for existing users starting from September 21, 2023. This change has already been implemented for new users. Card-present payments The cost to you…

Update