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On April 19, 2021, the federal government released the 2021 Canada Federal Budget. The Budget addresses three fundamental challenges including conquering COVID-19 itself, climbing out ...
On March 24, 2021, Ontario's Minister of Finance released the 2021-2022 Budget for Ontario. Within the Budget are several tax measures to stimulate the economy ...
On March 3, 2021 the Department of Finance released additional details and legislation regarding periods 14 – 16 of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (“CEWS”) ...
On January 15, 2021, the Ontario government opened applications for the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant, which helps small businesses that are required to ...
Did you or your employees work from home during at least four consecutive weeks in 2020 due to COVID-19 safety measures? Maybe you’re browsing our ...
On December 21, 2020, the government announced the new Ontario Small Business Support Grant for small businesses that are required to close or severely restrict ...
On December 29th, 2020, the Government passed into legislation regulations providing additional details regarding the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS") for periods 11-13 which run ...
Congratulations to Shaun Brown on becoming partner effective January 1, 2021! Shaun Brown, CPA, CA joined our firm as Tax Manager in May 2016 after ...
On December 15, 2020, the CRA released guidance for 2020 tax year claims for individual home office expenses (see CRA news release). Virtually every Canadian ...
As of December 4, 2020 the CEBA (Canada Emergency Business Account) loans for eligible businesses were increased from $40,000 to $60,000. An updated attestation is ...
The Government of Canada has passed legislation for a new rent assistance program, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), for commercial and industrial tenants negatively ...
Did you know that you can now incorporate your real estate business in Ontario? On October 1, 2020, the Government of Ontario’s amendments to the ...
On November 5, 2020 Ontario's Minister of Finance tabled Ontario's 2020-2021 Budget. This tax alert is published by RSM Canada and referenced with permission as ...
On November 2, 2020 the Department of Finance confirmed the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS") program and announced new legislation related to ...
Jann Danyluk is an HR Professional and a Certified Investigator. In the October edition of London Inc. Magazine, she discusses the importance of neutral third-party ...
Justine Zavitz, Vice President of Zavitz Insurance & Wealth connected with our Jann Danyluk to discuss the most important things you should be considering as ...
The CRA has now released Form PD27: 10% Temporary Wage Subsidy Self-Identification Form for Employers. This form must be completed by all eligible employers who ...
Our Partner, Ian Hillis has been supporting Childreach in various capacities for over 15 years. He is committed to being involved with the organization because ...
To: Ford Keast clients, RE: COVID-19 Pandemic  The Partners and team at Ford Keast hope that this communication finds you safe and healthy. The ...
Important UpdatesOn July 17, 2020 the Department of Finance announced proposed changes to the CEWS program which provides both an extension and broadens the reach ...
Ford Keast is proud to be a sponsor of the Seasonal Flavours at Home event in support of Childreach. Ford Keast and Childreach have been ...
Original Post Date: June 3, 2020. Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) The information contained in this email is current to the date and time sent ...
Original Post Date: May 22, 2020 IMPORTANT UPDATES Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Information regarding the CECRA program for commercial property owners has now ...
Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) - Response for Post-Secondary Students The application process for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) officially opened on Friday May ...
Original Published date: April 11, 2020Most recent update: April 27, 2020IMPORTANT UPDATES Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: For Employers On April 11th Bill C-14 was passed ...
On April 1st, Canada’s Minister of Finance held a press conference to provide additional information regarding the new Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy which will provide ...
IMPORTANT UPDATE: ONTARIO ANNOUNCES ACTION PLAN IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 On March 25, 2020 the Minister of Finance released Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to Covid-19. ...
IMPORTANT UPDATE – GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO TAX COMPLIANCE DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK On March 18, 2020, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and certain provincial governmental authorities ...
The Partners and staff of Ford Keast LLP extend our congratulations to our CPA students James Sorensen and Angeline Parr on the successful writing of ...
Clients and friends of Ford Keast LLP: The Partners are proud to announce that Ford Keast LLP has joined RSM Canada Alliance, a premier affiliation ...
In the 4th quarter of 2019, our team participated in dress down days to support Vanier Children's Services. Vanier is a charitable organization that works ...
On November 7, 2019, members of our firm embraced the challenge of climbing 472 steps to the top of One London Place for the annual ...
In the third quarter of 2019, our team participated in dress down days to support tbk creative's Molly Fund. The fund contributes to the veterinarian ...
On September 27th, 2019 Ford Keast participated as the presenting sponsor for Childcan's 10,000 Paces for 10,000 Faces walk/run in support of Childhood Cancer. Our ...
On Friday September 13th, Ford Keast team members + family rode in support of Bethany's Hope Foundation. KM's for a Cure is part of a ...
Ford Keast and Childreach have been working together for 20+ years. Childreach works to create positive outcomes and environments for children and families in ...
On August 21st, 4 of our Partners participated in the Annual Boston Pizza Charity Golf Classic in support of Merrymount Family Support and Crisis ...
On Thursday June 6th, Ford Keast sponsored and participated in the 6th annual Turk Turley Memorial Golf Tournament. Ford Keast has been a proud ...
Giving back to local charity and community is a large part of who we are at Ford Keast. We have launched casual Friday's at ...
On Saturday March 31, three of our team members participated in the 1st Annual Blood Sweat & Spin in support of the London Regional ...
In support of International Women's Day 2019, our Firm sponsored the 19th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast. The event raises awareness and funds for front-line ...
Looking for informative articles related to financial planning, wealth management and current trends? Introducing the Ford Keast Wealth Management microsite. Our microsite is a ...
Congratulations to Eric Van Bart on becoming partner effective January 1, 2019! Eric joined our firm in January of 2005 after graduating with distinction from ...
Our 2018 Toy Drive with Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre has been a great success. This year staff brought in everything from stuffed elephants ...
This year our team collaborated with Rachel Ettinger of Here for Her to collect feminine hygiene products for the London Food Bank. The products ...
On November 8th, 2018 our superhero team took 472 steps up the One London Place stairs to help raise funds for the United Way. ...
On October 13th our team laced up and clicked in for KM's for a Cure in support of Bethany's Hope Foundation. A few team ...
Whoever said accountants aren't athletic has never met the Ford Keast Crunchy Numbers Team! On September 28th, Ford Keast proudly participated and sponsored the ...
As our second FK soccer season comes to a close, we are preparing for our season on the indoor turf. Our team is best ...
On August 8th, Ian and his family began the journey to Leadville, Colorado to start their next race-cation. On August 11th Ian competed in ...
On Thursday August 2nd our social committee organized our second annual staff appreciation bbq! The Partners were on grilling duty while the staff were ...
On Thursday June 7th, Ford Keast sponsored and participated in the 5th annual Turk Turley Memorial Golf Tournament. Ford Keast has been a proud ...
Ford Keast Team Members support and pay tribute to the families of the Humboldt Broncos by participating in Jersey Day. Our team stands strong ...
Our partner Ian Hillis was featured in the February/March 2018 CPA Magazine. In this article Ian speaks on finding balance as a partner, husband, ...
On Saturday January 20th our team took part in a spin class hosted by Lululemon & Rev3k Spin to support Anova, the Women's Community ...
Congratulations to Derek Cleary, Meg Ledingham and Karen Sage who have successfully passed the 2017 Common Final Exam (CFE)! After completing their practical experience ...
Welcome to the new and improved fordkeast.com! Our new website provides easy navigation of our services and information about current news and events. It ...
On November 2nd, 2017 our team took 472 steps up the One London Place stairs to help raise funds for the United Way. The ...
Congratulations to Robert (Bob) Sandford on becoming partner effective January 1, 2017. In 2003 Bob started his own business providing accounting, assurance and tax ...
Congratulations to Ian Hillis on becoming partner effective January 1, 2017! Ian Hillis joined our firm as a co-op student and went on to ...
2021 Canada Federal Budget: Detailed Commentary
On April 19, 2021, the federal government released the 2021 Canada Federal Budget. The Budget addresses three fundamental challenges including conquering COVID-19 itself, climbing out ...