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May 4, 2022 by Deepak Upadhyaya

Bored monkey or business model? Finding the commercial value in NFTs

Non-fungible tokens – NFTs – are quickly shifting from a buzzword to business model, according to Deepak Upadhyaya, Digital Technology and Risk practice leader for Baker Tilly Canada. Still, there are key considerations that must be addressed by brands seeking to effectively capitalize on this digital asset.

March 18, 2022

Tax changes to the Canadian digital economy

In recent months, the tax treatment of non‑resident and resident suppliers (i.e., Wayfair) engaged in e‑commerce sales has undergone significant changes. While many of these suppliers were not required to register to collect provincial or Canadian federal sales tax in the past, those obligations have changed.

November 23, 2021

Sourcing and closing better deals with PitchBook

In its role as a financial advisor, Baker Tilly Canada Capital Corporation (BTCC) helps small- to mid-size companies execute sell-side, buy-side and valuation engagements. 

February 4, 2021 by Richa Khanna

To compile or not to compile?

Many of you are quite happy with the compilation standards in place today.

The existing standard on compilation engagements was issued in 1987. While it might have been a revolutionary standard in its day, time has come to make this area of practice more relevant to the needs of users in the current day and age.

November 26, 2019

Global dealmakers: The cross-border M&A outlook for 2019 and beyond

In the first half of 2019 (H1 2019), global merger and acquisition (M&A) value reached $1.86 trillion, increasing 21 per cent from H2 2018 ($1.5 trillion). Although this was 8 per cent less than in H1 2018 ($2 trillion in announced deals), it was the second-highest half year on record.

April 26, 2017 by Craig Cross

Revenue recognition for construction contracts under IFRS 15

The timing of revenue recognition may need to change in the near term for a construction entity preparing IFRS financial statements. Specific accounting guidance on construction contracts contained in IAS 11 Construction Contracts is replaced effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has published a new standard, IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (IFRS 15). IFRS 15 sets out requirements for recognizing revenue that apply to all contracts with customers. 

December 8, 2016 by Larry Batte

Large farms, beware of this tax trap

Many incorporated family farming operations in Canada are able to use a 15 per cent corporate income tax rate on the first $500,000 of income. They do this by using a Small Business Deduction to reduce their corporate tax rate from the standard 26.5 per cent tax rate. This Small Business Deduction only applies to small farming operations. To be eligible for this lower 15 per cent tax rate, farm corporations must be under $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 of capital. This capital amount is approximately equal to the cost of all of your corporation’s assets.

June 10, 2016 by Paul Mandel

No small matter: minority shareholder disputes, taxes and ‘minority discounts’

Are you a minority shareholder in a private firm? Owning and selling shares can be slightly more complex than you realize. From buying or selling shares and handling disputes with majority shareholders, to understanding the true financial value of your shares (hint: it may not be what you think), as well as the tax implications, here is what you need to know.