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How to shut down a business in Canada

30 September 2021

Declaring bankruptcy is not the only way to shut down your business. Learn more about closing down a business in Canada in this video. If you prefer reading, you can find transcription below the video. closing down a business Good afternoon, everyone. It’s Irfanali with RMI Professional Corporation. I hope everyone’s had a great week. So today, I wanted to touch on a different topic and that is closing down a business. I talked to some clients who’ve come in and

Segregation of duties

16 September 2021

Segregation of duties is an effective way to prevent fraud in your organization. Learn more about it and its elements in this video. If you prefer reading, you can find the transcription below the video. segregation of duties Hi, everyone. It’s Irfanali with RMI Professional Corporation once again. Hope you guys have had a fantastic week. I know in the news today, there’s been a lot of information about fraud and how businesses can get attacked from different ways of fraud.

Real estate investing and taxes

8 September 2021

Are you thinking of real estate investing? Is it better to buy a property as an individual or do it through a corporation? Learn more about real estate investing and its tax consequences in this video. If you prefer reading, you can find the transcription below the video. real estate investing Good afternoon, everyone. It’s Irfanali with RMI Professional Corporation once again. I hope everyone’s had a fantastic summer. As we hit September I’m sure those with little ones are happy

Tax deductions for charitable donations

24 August 2021

Do you have a favorite charity or cause that you support or planning on to? In Canada, you can receive as much as 53% back through charity tax deductions. Wondering if you should donate through your corporation or donate personally? Find the answer in this video. If you prefer reading, you can find the transcription below the video. charity donations in canada Good afternoon everyone. It’s Irfanali with RMI Professional Corporation once again. I hope everyone’s had a fantastic couple of

The importance of budgeting in business

5 August 2021

You’ve probably heard of budgeting before, but do you actually have a budget for your organization? Budgeting doesn’t have to be complicated. Watch this short video to get you started, simply. If you prefer reading, you can find the transcription below the video. budgeting in business Good afternoon, everyone. It’s Irfanali with RMI Professional Corporation once again. Hope everyone’s had a fantastic couple of weeks and is enjoying the summer heat that we’ve been having here, especially in Calgary. As we

Mid-Year Tax & Business Review

20 July 2021

We’ve just passed the mid-year mark which makes it the perfect time to review where we are in terms of our budget, taxes, and business in general. You may be underpaying your tax installments, overspending your budget, or not exactly sure where you stand with your business targets for this year. Many things can change in 6 months, so why not prepare for a great second half of 2021! Learn more in our video and if you prefer reading, you can

CRA is not always right

15 July 2021

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is the revenue service of the Government of Canada and is perceived as an ultimate authority. That doesn’t mean that they are always right though. If you end up with an unexpected bill due to denied expenses, know that it doesn’t have to be the end of the world and that there may be a way out of it. Watch the video to find out more. And if you prefer reading, check out the transcription below the

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How to handle growth in your small business company

24 June 2021

Growth in your small business company is great news but it can also bring many challenges. Focus on these 3 key areas to make your business a success. If you prefer reading, check out the transcription below the video. Post-Covid business growth Good afternoon, everyone. It’s Irfanali with RMI once again. I hope everyone had a fantastic week. This week, what I wanted to touch on was some positive news and what I’ve seen coming out of COVID. As things get

5 tips for choosing the right small business accountant

17 June 2021

Are you looking for a good small business accountant in Calgary? Watch this video to get 5 tips for choosing the best accountant for your company. And if you prefer reading, you can find the transcription below the video. how to choose the right accountant Good afternoon. It’s Irfanali here with RMI once again. I hope everyone had a fantastic week. As we head closer to the end of June and into a nice summer, a lot of us accountants are

Benefits of using a holding company in Canada

15 June 2021

Have you ever thought about what is a holding company good for? Watch this video to find out why you might want to consider a holding company for your business. If you prefer reading, check out the transcription below the video. holding companies Good afternoon, everyone. It’s Irfanali Moledina with RMI Professional Corporation. I hope everyone had a great week. I’m back again and today, I just wanted to touch on the topics of holding companies. Every so often we meet

Post-Covid economy, inflation and business

1 June 2021

Watch this video with Irfanali’s perspective on the post-Covid economy, the dangers of inflation, its impact on business, and changes coming up in the accounting industry. If you prefer reading, check out the transcription below the video. Post-Covid economy Hello everyone. It’s Irfanali here from RMI once again. Today, I just want to touch on the impact of coming out of COVID-19, my personal thoughts on what I see happening in the economy going forward, as well just touch a little

U.S. taxation in Canada

27 May 2021

U.S. taxation is a common topic that comes up often in conversation with our clients. Watch the video with a couple of Irfanali’s recommendations or if you prefer reading, follow the transcription below it. https://youtu.be/_LdWBH1jNGk U.S. Taxation in Canada Good afternoon! It’s Irfanali here with RMI once again. I hope everyone’s having a fantastic week. Today I just want to touch in a little bit on U.S. taxation. It’s been a question we’ve been getting in our office quite often these

Why Is Accounting Actually a Backbone of Your Business?

4 May 2021

Christan Hiscock from Kardia Financial Group and Irfanali Moledina from RMI Professional Corporation got together to talk about why is accounting so important in business, about entrepreneurship, proper tracking of numbers, and other topics related to running a small business the right way. Watch the video or if you prefer reading, follow the transcription below. Have fun! https://youtu.be/F1D5Ug-65Do What does it take to be a business owner ChristanOn today’s Finance Friday we are going to talk about what does it take

When to incorporate a business in Canada

15 April 2021

“When should I incorporate my business? – is one of the common questions we get a lot of times. You can watch Irfanali’s answer in the video attached to this post or if you prefer reading, follow the transcription below the video. Enjoy! Sole proprietorship or incorporated Small Business? Good morning everybody. This is Irfanali with RMI Professional Corporation once again. I hope everyone’s had a fantastic week. I know we’ve been busy away during our tax time here. Today I

Are CERB and CRB benefits taxable?

7 April 2021

The personal income tax deadline in Canada is fast approaching and we would like to share some information about CERB and CRB benefits for individuals and on CEBA support for business owners. If you prefer reading, follow the transcription below the video. Enjoy! Personal Income Tax deadline is at the end of april Good afternoon everyone. It’s Irfanali here with RMI Professional Corporation once again. I know we are at the beginning of April and so I just wanted to provide