AJAG PD POD with CPA's Tabac and Tucker
Welcome to our AJAG PD Pod, the place for discussion, debate and learning about all things accounting. Our hosts, Ivan Tabac and Jonathan Tucker, are CPAs that have been in practice for more than three decades. Together, they bring varying experience and viewpoints to the table - not to mention a little humour too. Join us as we talk through current issues and hot topics, tap into expert guest insights and enjoy the odd walk down AJAG memory lane. This podcast is produced and distributed by AJAG Professional Development, For more information about AJAG or any of its offerings, please visit ajag.ca.
Episodes
Bare trust reporting may be on hold for 2024 tax returns, but don’t get too comfortable as this isn’t going away. The latest draft legislation has raised concerns among tax lawyers due to its legal language and potential implications. In this episode of AJAG PD Pod, Tax Lawyer and Founder of Advotax Law, Anna Malazhavaya joins Ivan & Jonathan to break down what CPAs need to know. Tune in for real world insights - and fictional ...
In our first episode of 2025, Ivan sat down with former NHL Player & Certified Mindset Coach Adam Bennett. Ivan had a chance to find out more about Adam's sports career and how it helped lead him to coaching - not only working athletes but professionals in various roles. They discuss the challenges that come with tax season and some things CPAs can do to keep stress in check and stay at the top of their game. Don't miss out on ...
Nearly 30% of Canadians—around 8 million people—live with at least one disability, according to Statistics Canada. In this podcast, Ivan and Jonathan are joined by Roman Belenky of Doane Grant Thornton LLP for an enlightening conversation on trusts for disabled family members.
We explore critical questions such as:
When and why should families consider a trust for a disabled loved one?
What is a Henson Trust, and how does it work?
How ...
In this episode, Ivan and Jonathan tackle the latest headlines impacting tax, accounting, and assurance for Canadian CPAs, from CRA-related tax scams to high-profile firings at EY and security breaches at H&R Block. They also address some of the challenges plaguing accountants in recent months – including quality assurance manual creation and much needed software updates. Gain insights you won’t find elsewhere as they cover the...
Every year brings new challenges for accountants. In this episode, Ivan and Jonathan are joined by long-time AJAG presenter, Marcus Guenther, Partner at Focus HGK, to talk about the changes to PAL CPD hours, LPA licensing challenges, practice inspection issues, and his experience with complaints and the disciplinary committee.
In this episode, Ivan and Jonathan are joined by Kim Tabac – Principal, Kim Tabac Human Resources (kimtabachr.com) They discuss the ins and outs of HR, the challenges facing accounting firms of all sizes, and what employers should be thinking about at various stages of their business. Whether you’re in need of some up-to-date HR insights, are looking to grow your firm, or are facing some specific people-related challenges, this pra...
With fall hiring right around the corner and recruitment challenges growing, Ivan is joined by Jack Kalb, a CPA turned Recruiter and Partner at Minted Search Group. Together they discuss strategies for attracting top talent, the hiring process, interviewing, and more. For more information on recruitment with Minted Search Group, please visit www.mintedsearchgroup.com
Summer - and the end of both personal and corporate tax season - are finally here! With the most challenging busy season in memory behind them, Ivan and Jonathan reflect on some of the administrative issues they faced along the way. They flag their discoveries and have a few suggestions on how to bridge the gap between the CRA and CPAs in order to streamline process and promote fairness for taxpayers.
As part of our exploration of AI and how it’s changing the way we work, our conversation with Tech Expert, Avery Swartz took a little detour, so we decided to share it as a short bonus episode. After Jonathan had a strange and coincidental encounter surrounding a coffee pot, Avery, Jonathan and Ivan discussed one of the most asked questions about our technology today - is your phone listening to you?
In this special episode, Ivan is joined by Andrew Feldstein, Managing Partner, Family Lawyer, and Founder of Feldstein Family Law Group. They discuss the possibly costly implications of the new capital gains inclusion rate as it relates to child and spousal support payments. With the June 25th deadline looming and many looking to take fast action, this episode will help clarify some of the risks and cost implications in order to he...
AI is everywhere and new ways to use this technology keep popping up all the time. When it comes to utilization for business purposes - as with most new tech - there are early adopters and there are those who are waiting things out. At AJAG we have that exact scenario playing out – with Jonathan readily exploring and implementing AI tools while Ivan sticks to the tried and true for now. Whether you would consider yourself more like...
In this episode, Ivan & Jonathan sit down with Gila Ossip, President & Owner of Livelihood Payroll. They discuss the nuances of household payroll - including specific challenges, current trends and what CPAs need to know when working with families who employ nannies, caregivers and other household staff.
It's the end of personal tax season, and Jonathan and Ivan have really given it their all. In this mini-episode, join our hosts as they discuss the ups and downs from over the last few months, comment on the federal budget, and discuss navigating the ever-changing government tax policies.
Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are the most common targets for cyber attackers and often have the hardest time recovering after a successful attack.
It's the height of tax season, and a lot of personal information and documentation is being shared, which can also increase risk for CPAs and their clients.
In this episode, Ivan is joined by David Chernitzky, CEO of Armour Cybersecurity. They discuss what cyber entails, different ...
In this episode all about Trusts, Ivan is joined by two guests from Aird & Berlis LLP in Toronto - Monica Carinci, Tax Associate and Megan Lambert, Estates & Trusts Associate.
Together they discuss various scenarios and challenges arising out of the new trust reporting rules from the perspective of those in the legal profession as well as CPAs.
Ivan and Jonathan discuss recent changes happening in the Canadian tax world. From changes to new trust reporting rules and beyond - the pace of change for CPAs is unprecedented. Listen in to hear more about some real life scenarios, challenges and ideas for uncovering the information you need.
Jonathan and Ivan discuss the history of AJAG and their partnership together while sharing fun stories from the past.
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