Canadian Income Tax Course Overview
This is a comprehensive introduction to a Canadian Income Tax course, which bridges the gap between theory and practice. This Canadian tax course is designed for those who are just starting to practice Canadian tax as a professional or own a business. Students will learn basic rules and principles of filing personal and business income tax and learn about different features within the tax software available on the market.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated the critical thinking abilities to:
- File personal and business income tax returns
- Report the different types of income
- Report different types of slips
- Understand tax deductions and tax credits
- Determine which taxable supply applies
- Navigate between Canada Revenue Agency and software resources available
- Know how to manage an audit from the Canada Revenue Agency
Topics Covered in the Income Tax Course
- Background Theory and Concepts of Taxation
- Rights and Obligations of Taxpayers
- Personal Income Tax
- Corporate Income Tax
- Sources of Income (Employment, Business Activities, Property, Capital Gains, etc.)
- GST/HST/PST
- E-filing software
- Tax Returns, Schedules, Deadlines
- Notice of Assessment (NOA) and Notice of Reassessment
- Savings Accounts(RRSP and TFSA)
- Resources & Recent Industry Changes
- How To Be a Successful Tax Preparer
- Contractors and Commissions
- Audits
Admission Requirements
None
Instructors
Subject to change without notice
Saeed Ahmed
During his 15 years as a professional accountant, Saeed Ahmed has collected valuable experiences in Canada. He has been a financial manager in the private sector, a public service officer with the Federal government, a business owner and recently a business teacher. He is inspired to pass along the best that he has learned. Saeed appreciates good, healthy discussions that result in productive action. His teaching style is to learn from stories, anecdotes, common sense and critical thinking to discover the reasoning behind ideas and put everything into practice.
Sanjay Bhatia
Sanjay Bhatia is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with more than 15 years of international experience working in the fields of bookkeeping, accounting, and taxation in the United States, India and Canada. He is passionate about developing technical and professional skills of students demanded by employers in today’s highly competitive industry. He believes in sharing his wealth of experience and knowledge by imparting result-oriented education to future professionals.
Heather Stahl
Heather Stahl is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Alberta. Her educational adventure began with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta. Following several years in the oil and gas industry, she pursued her passion for numbers with an accounting certification with CGA Alberta. She has worked in a variety of sectors such as agriculture, government and public practice. As a tax specialist in public practice, she advised on complex corporate reorganizations. While completing her Master’s in Business Administration, Heather was inspired to teach others. She has a passion for helping others and ensuring their success.
Who Will Benefit From The Course
The target audience for this course is internationally-trained accountants, or individuals wishing to begin a career in accounting and taxation. This course is also beneficial for those who are already in the field of accounting but want to increase or update their knowledge.
Dates
Online
Part-Time:
- Coming again soon
- Students must devote at least 3 hours per week to attend live webinars
- Webinars will be held on Mondays from 4:00 to 7:00 pm PST
- Outside of live instructional periods, students will be expected to take part in various independent and/or group activities
Required Materials
Canadian Income Taxation 2022/2023, 25th Edition. Buckworld, Kitunen, Roman, Iqbal. McGraw-Hill. 2022. ISBN: 1260881202 9781260881202
Fees
The registration fee for this course is $870.
Technical Requirements
Live Online Students
Ashton College uses web conferencing tools for conducting online classes and online learning management systems for managing resources, assignments, and grades. These tools help instructors and students connect live online as well as asynchronously. The basic requirements for online learning include a computer, webcam, speakers, and a microphone or a headset and headphones, along with a reliable internet connection. Though online learning can be pursued using smartphones and tablets, the use of laptops or desktop computers is encouraged for an enhanced learning experience.
This course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. As such, it was not reviewed.
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