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Each new year begins with a surge of enthusiasm. Teams feel energized, leaders set ambitious goals, and optimism runs high. But as routines settle in and operational pressures return, that early excitement often fades. This shift is not just seasonal; it can quietly impact productivity, morale, and overall performance at a time when steady focus […]

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced an important change to the GST/HST treatment of mutual fund trailing commissions, effective July 1, 2026. This shift will primarily impact investment dealers, advisors, and fund managers and will require operational and compliance updates across the industry. Background Trailing commissions are ongoing fees that mutual fund managers pay to

Seventy-five years. That’s three-quarters of a century of building relationships, supporting our clients’ success, and giving back to the communities we call home. At RLB Chartered Professional Accountants, we’re incredibly honored to reach this milestone, and we couldn’t have done it without you, our clients, our team, and our community partners. Since we were founded

As many organizations continue to navigate economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, and evolving employee expectations, one thing remains clear; Workforce skills must evolve alongside the changing nature of work. Prioritizing upskilling that focuses on continuous learning, adaptability, and long-term development is no longer a “nice to have”. It has become essential. For HR professionals and

At RLB, our motto is “People Count”. That’s not just a catchy slogan. It’s the guiding principle that drives our organization. Part of our People Count culture is ensuring that we recognize the outstanding achievements and dedication of our team during our annual Holiday Party. Please join us in celebrating the following individuals who were

AI and automation are all the rage, with good reason. I embrace both, but it all falls apart if you don’t have solid processes, systems and workflow outcomes in place. These are the top five posts about setting yourself up for success with processes and workflows. You Need An SOP For Your SOPs Fav Five

If you have been following along with my writing, you know that I am passionate about security. I am by no stretch an expert, but I have compiled some common-sense, simple-to-implement security ideas. Here are the top five most engaged posts. Your Final Sunset: Contingency Planning For Firm Owners Eight Key Security Elements To Look

This photo was taken at the 2024 #TaxTwitterRetreat, hanging out with some buddies, and I thought it was cute good-bye pic :-} Live events are the bomb, and I can’t recommend enough attending some! Change is hard. Not changing will be harder. This is my final weekly email to you, and my last regular blog

This is week five in my five-part series on the top five blog posts for five categories on my website (that’s a lot of fives…). For the most part, I have had great relationships with my clients, and I love sharing how you can create respectful collaboration. These top five client engagement posts all have

::Together With Financial Cents:: Redefining how accounting firms get work done. The memo has certainly gone out that I am a cloud technology fan. It creates efficiency and freedom in your work, and often in your life. These top five efficiency and technology posts are examples of embracing and using them to your advantage.  Top