AJAG Professional Development

03/26/2026

The CRA has updated its guidance on third-party penalties - and it’s worth a closer look.

The revised IC01-1R2 provides greater clarity on how section 163.2 applies to tax advisors, preparers and planners, including key concepts like culpable conduct and excluded activities. We’ve summarized the key points and what they may mean in practice.

Read the full breakdown: https://ajag.ca/cras-2026-update-to-ic01-1r2-third-party-penalties-what-canadian-cpas-need-to-know-about-third-party-penalties-under-s-163-2/

03/12/2026

Bookkeeping might not always get the spotlight but it plays a critical role in accounting work. In our latest AJAG PD Pod episode, Ivan and Jonathan are joined by Naomi Wilkins to explore why bookkeeping deserves more attention. The conversation looks at the importance of training, practical experience and strong collaboration between CPAs and bookkeepers - and how better books ultimately lead to better outcomes for clients.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5lCpGn5coBU

GST/HST Filing in QuickBooks Online with Month-End Checks Course Master GST/HST filing in QuickBooks Online with essential month-end checks and troubleshooting skills, ensuring accurate returns and confidence in your bookkeeping. $89 Grand Gate Gardens: A Real World Bookkeeping Simulation Course G*i...

03/10/2026

If you think bookkeeping conversations can’t be entertaining, you haven’t met Naomi Wilkins. In the upcoming AJAG PD Pod episode, Naomi joined Ivan and Jonathan to discuss training, collaboration and why strong bookkeeping is the foundation of great accounting work.

Take a look at this teaser. Full episode coming tomorrow.

02/19/2026

If investment reconciliations are eating up more time than they should, this candid and practical conversation is one you don't want to miss. Ivan and Jonathan are joined by Guy Vadish of Artiffex Inc. to explore what automation might realistically look like in a CPA practice.

Watch it: https://youtu.be/IJ-2fHtOtsk
Listen in: https://pod.link/1755213821/episode/OGQ3NzFjOWItYTg5Zi00YjMwLTgyM2YtN2RmNDg5YzJhYWFh

In this episode of the AJAG PD Pod, Ivan and Jonathan are joined by Guy Vadish, Founder and CEO of Artiffex, to explore the question: can investment bookkeep...

02/12/2026

Join Ryan Minor, Director of Tax at CPA Canada, for our upcoming live online session, Tax Update for Practitioners: Recent Changes and What’s Ahead. Ryan will highlight what’s new, what’s changed and what you need to know now - so you can advise clients with confidence.
Click the link to secure your spot now: https://dashboard.ajag.ca/courses/tax-update-for-practitioners-recent-changes-and-whats-ahead

02/05/2026

In our AJAG PD Pod Season 3 opener, Ivan and Jonathan are joined by Hemal Balsara, Head of Tax, Retirement and Estate Planning, Individual Insurance at Manulife, to unpack why life insurance deserves more attention in CPA practices. The conversation covers where CPAs commonly run into risk and how to navigate insurance discussions with greater confidence.
Watch the full episode here:

In our AJAG PD Pod season 3 opener, Ivan and Jonathan are joined by Hemal Bulsara, Head of Tax, Retirement and Estate Planning at Manulife, to unpack a commo...

02/04/2026

Swipe through to see our new course topics for February and click the link to register now: https://dashboard.ajag.ca/courses

12/30/2025

Still fitting in PD before year end? Consider this a procrastinator’s nudge. Bonus hours are still on the table and we can help you check off what you need.

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12/22/2025

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12/11/2025

NEW ON THE POD: Intergenerational business transfers have always required careful planning but the latest legislative updates have raised the stakes for CPAs. In our latest AJAG PD Pod episode, Jonathan is joined by Nathan Choran, who leads the Canadian Tax Group at Zeifmans, to discuss what’s changed and why it matters.
https://youtu.be/E63astFmAv0
https://pod.link/1728272504/episode/NDJhMzA3MGUtYjYxMi00NzlmLTkyZGUtNmMzMzFjNjUwYjdl

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11/13/2025

In our latest AJAG PD Pod episode, hosts Ivan and Jonathan sit down with Mark Feigenbaum, FCPA, FCA, to unpack what practitioners need to know about the One Big Beautiful Bill. From cross-border complexities to citizenship renunciation implications, Mark shares real-world insights and stories drawn from years of experience working with clients on both sides of the border. Watch or download it now:
https://youtu.be/hZXinAfSNJw
https://pod.link/1728272504/episode/ZjA0MDg4NzktYjlmMy00YzBmLWE3YzktMTc5NzU1MDVkNjE1

The US government’s One Big Beautiful Bill brought together a massive collection of tax measures that will have some implications north of the border as well...

10/21/2025

Nearly two years after CSQM 1 took effect for compilation engagements, many firms are still falling short. Our latest blog breaks down the biggest gaps and what firms can do now to strengthen their systems of quality management. Read it now: https://ajag.ca/csqm-implementation-why-some-firms-across-canada-are-still-struggling/