News http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/site/index/ en admin@dhgroup.ca Copyright 2012 2012-01-18T20:00:33+00:00 Changes to the Canada Pension Plan http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/changes_to_the_canada_pension_plan/ There were some significant changes made to the Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”) that took effect on January 1, 2012.  These changes will have implications both for individuals collecting CPP benefits and for individuals between the ages of 60 and 70 who are working and collecting CPP benefits. Please see our newsletter here for more information Announcements There were some significant changes made to the Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”) that took effect on January 1, 2012.  These changes will have implications both for individuals collecting CPP benefits and for individuals between the ages of 60 and 70 who are working and collecting CPP benefits.

Please see our newsletter here for more information

]]> 2012-01-18T20:00:33+00:00 4 for 4, The Sweet Smell of Success http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/4_for_4_the_sweet_smell_of_success/ On behalf of the twelve partners of D&H Group and its 60+ strong staff, congratulations to our successful Uniform Final Examination writers, Vivian Tam, Chania Lau, Marcus Brandt and Carey Lee. Their individual efforts and the support of the D&H Group team (mentors, teachers, supporters and friends) has lead to their success. D&H Group devotes resources and more importantly time to our students, who are already successful on their own, in order to achieve the all important passing grade on this exam. Well done! Photo courtesy of James Tong Announcements image

On behalf of the twelve partners of D&H Group and its 60+ strong staff, congratulations to our successful Uniform Final Examination writers, Vivian Tam, Chania Lau, Marcus Brandt and Carey Lee.
Their individual efforts and the support of the D&H Group team (mentors, teachers, supporters and friends) has lead to their success.
D&H Group devotes resources and more importantly time to our students, who are already successful on their own, in order to achieve the all important passing grade on this exam.

Well done!

Photo courtesy of James Tong

]]> 2011-12-03T05:11:32+00:00 2011 Year End Tax Planning http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/2011_year_end_tax_planning/ Planning ahead over the entire year is ideal, but by considering specific tax planning matters now, you may be able to reduce your tax bite next April and save tax for you and your family for 2011.  These planning points are not intended to serve as specific advice.  Always seek the advice of your D&H advisor before implementing any of the suggestions contained in this newsletter. 2011_Year_end_tax_planning.pdf Announcements Planning ahead over the entire year is ideal, but by considering specific tax planning matters now, you may be able to reduce your tax bite next April and save tax for you and your family for 2011.  These planning points are not intended to serve as specific advice.  Always seek the advice of your D&H advisor before implementing any of the suggestions contained in this newsletter.

2011_Year_end_tax_planning.pdf

]]> 2011-11-30T19:43:48+00:00 2011 Federal Budget http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/2011_federal_budget/ On June 6, 2011, the Honorable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, re-introduced the federal Budget which essentially contains all of the same tax measures as the Budget tabled on March 22, 2011. Although it completes the government’s tax relief and spending provisions announced in last January’s “Economic Action Plan” to help stimulate the economy, it is a more restrained Budget than the past few years. The Budget contains no major surprises or significant shifts in government economic or fiscal policy. Specifically, it does not propose to raise taxes or cut major transfers for health care, education or pensioners. Instead, the Budget relies on cuts to defense spending and foreign aid, along with future departmental spending freezes, to attempt to reduce the deficit by 2015. While the Budget does not propose changes to corporate or personal tax rates, it does include proposals to offer targeted tax relief, and to close certain tax “loopholes,” that will affect both businesses and individuals. For more information see the full article here… Announcements On June 6, 2011, the Honorable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, re-introduced the federal Budget which essentially contains all of the same tax measures as the Budget tabled on March 22, 2011. Although it completes the government’s tax relief and spending provisions announced in last January’s “Economic Action Plan” to help stimulate the economy, it is a more restrained Budget than the past few years. The Budget contains no major surprises or significant shifts in government economic or fiscal policy. Specifically, it does not propose to raise taxes or cut major transfers for health care, education or pensioners. Instead, the Budget relies on cuts to defense spending and foreign aid, along with future departmental spending freezes, to attempt to reduce the deficit by 2015.


While the Budget does not propose changes to corporate or personal tax rates, it does include proposals to offer targeted tax relief, and to close certain tax “loopholes,” that will affect both businesses and individuals.



For more information see the full article here…

]]> 2011-06-28T16:24:19+00:00 D+H Group LLP and partner, Michael Louie support Vancouver Inner City Annual Christmas Dinner http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/dh_group_llp_and_partner_michael_louie_support_vancouver_inner_city_annual_/ D+H Group LLP and partner, Michael Louie, support Vancouver Inner City annual Christmas dinner with a donation to help over 600 people and provide at-risk students with an additional year of after school programming. D+H Group works in the community and with community groups and is in full support of the Hastings Tillicum Community’s initiatives. See the letter below. Hastings_Tillicum_Community_Christmas_Dinner.pdf Announcements D+H Group LLP and partner, Michael Louie, support Vancouver Inner City annual Christmas dinner with a donation to help over 600 people
and provide at-risk students with an additional year of after school programming.
D+H Group works in the community and with community groups and is in full support of the Hastings Tillicum Community’s initiatives.

See the letter below.

Hastings_Tillicum_Community_Christmas_Dinner.pdf

]]> 2011-01-28T18:12:27+00:00 2010 Year End Tax Planning http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/2010_year_end_tax_planning/ Planning ahead over the entire year is ideal, but by considering specific tax planning matters now, you may be able to reduce your tax bite next April and save tax for you and your family for 2010.  These planning points are not intended to serve as specific advice.  Always seek the advice of your D&H advisor before implementing any of the suggestions contained in this newsletter. 2010_Year_end_tax_planning.pdf Announcements Planning ahead over the entire year is ideal, but by considering specific tax planning matters now, you may be able to reduce your tax bite next April and save tax for you and your family for 2010.  These planning points are not intended to serve as specific advice.  Always seek the advice of your D&H advisor before implementing any of the suggestions contained in this newsletter.

2010_Year_end_tax_planning.pdf

]]> 2010-12-10T00:42:04+00:00 D&H Participates in Movember 2010 http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/dh_participates_in_movember_2010/ This past November, a crew from the D&H Group staff participated in the Movember fight to end Prostate Cancer by donning moustaches. The D&H staff raised $2725.00 this year to add to Canada’s 20 million dollar donation to the charity.  This year Canada ranked number one for total funds raised above Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. See the Statistics Announcements This past November, a crew from the D&H Group staff participated in the Movember fight to end Prostate Cancer by donning moustaches.

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The D&H staff raised $2725.00 this year to add to Canada’s 20 million dollar donation to the charity.  This year Canada ranked number one for total funds raised above Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

See the Statistics

]]> 2010-12-07T18:24:59+00:00 Congratulations to our 2010 UFE finalists!  92% UFE pass rate over the last 10 years. http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/congratulations_to_our_ufe_finalists_92_ufe_pass_rate_over_the_last_10_year/ Congratulations to our 2010 UFE finalists who have passed the UFE!  Ben Waterer Brandon MacNeil Heidi Mo Krystal Yee Richard Groves Richard Stolz Volodya Gusak Our firm has had a 92% UFE pass rate over the last 10 years.  Continuing our firm’s tradition of celebrating our successes. (L-R):  Krystal Yee, Volodya Gusak, Richard Groves, Richard Stolz, Heidi Mo, Ben Waterer, Brandon MacNeil Announcements Congratulations to our 2010 UFE finalists who have passed the UFE! 

Ben Waterer
Brandon MacNeil
Heidi Mo
Krystal Yee
Richard Groves
Richard Stolz
Volodya Gusak

Our firm has had a 92% UFE pass rate over the last 10 years. 
Continuing our firm’s tradition of celebrating our successes.

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(L-R):  Krystal Yee, Volodya Gusak, Richard Groves, Richard Stolz, Heidi Mo, Ben Waterer, Brandon MacNeil

]]> 2010-12-03T18:33:45+00:00 International Financial Reporting Standards Information Session http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/international_financial_reporting_standards_information_session/ D&H Group LLP hosted a half-day information session today, for clients and friends of the firm who are soon to implement International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).  This session was a high-level overview of major differences between Canadian generally accepted accounting standards and IFRS of interest to companies in the publicly-listed venture capital marketplace.  All Canadian publicly-listed companies must adopt IFRS for fiscal years beginning on and after January 1, 2011.  For more information on IFRS implementation, please contact Gordon Cummings of D&H Group LLP at 604-731-5881. Announcements D&H Group LLP hosted a half-day information session today, for clients and friends of the firm who are soon to implement International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 

This session was a high-level overview of major differences between Canadian generally accepted accounting standards and IFRS of interest to companies in the publicly-listed venture capital marketplace.  All Canadian publicly-listed companies must adopt IFRS for fiscal years beginning on and after January 1, 2011. 

For more information on IFRS implementation, please contact Gordon Cummings of D&H Group LLP at 604-731-5881.

]]> 2010-11-04T16:48:33+00:00 Canadian GAAP for Private Enterprises http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/canadian_gaap_for_private_enterprises/ Changes are coming for preparers of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements.  When International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) arrives in Canada in January 2011, there will be several acceptable systems for preparing financial statements.  GAAP will no longer available.  Most companies will apply either the new Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) or IFRS.  What will this mean for our clients and other preparers of financial statements? Now is a good time for you to consider the changes and choices needed for ASPE.  Your professional advisor at D&H Group LLP would be pleased to help you with this process. Click on the link below for our detailed newsletter. 201011_Canadian_GAAP_for_Private_Enterprises.pdf Announcements Changes are coming for preparers of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) financial statements.  When International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) arrives in Canada in January 2011, there will be several acceptable systems for preparing financial statements.  GAAP will no longer available.  Most companies will apply either the new Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) or IFRS. 

What will this mean for our clients and other preparers of financial statements?

Now is a good time for you to consider the changes and choices needed for ASPE.  Your professional advisor at D&H Group LLP would be pleased to help you with this process.

Click on the link below for our detailed newsletter.

201011_Canadian_GAAP_for_Private_Enterprises.pdf

]]> 2010-11-01T19:43:23+00:00 D+H Group LLP and partner, Michael Louie support Reach Child and Youth Development Society http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/dh_group_llp_and_michael_louie_support_reach_child_and_youth_development_so/ D+H Group LLP and partner, Michael Louie, support Reach Child and Youth Development Society with a donation towards its $ 4 million fundraising effort. D+H Group works in the community and with community groups and is in full support of Reach’s initiative. Reach Child and Youth Development Society website is below. Reach Child and Youth Development Society website Reach_Development_Society.pdf Announcements D+H Group LLP and partner, Michael Louie, support Reach Child and Youth Development Society with a donation towards its $ 4 million fundraising effort.
D+H Group works in the community and with community groups and is in full support of Reach’s initiative.
Reach Child and Youth Development Society website is below.

Reach Child and Youth Development Society website

Reach_Development_Society.pdf

]]> 2010-10-20T18:52:24+00:00 D+H Group LLP donates to Canadian Cancer Society as the presenter in a webinar for the CICA http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/dh_group_llp_donates_to_canadian_cancer_society_as_the_presenter_in_a_webin/ In September 2010, D+H Group partner Gordon Cummings was one of two presenters in a national webinar sponsored by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA). Over 1,200 Chartered Accountants across Canada participated in this interactive webinar on the Canadian Auditing Standards. Gordon has been recognized for his leadership and knowledge with respect to the Canadian Auditing Standards. In recognition of his contribution and participation, a donation was made to the charity of Gordon Cummings’ choice. He chose to make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. See announcement and link below. Link to CICA webinar on the Canadian Auditing Standards Cancer_Society_Donation.pdf Canadian Cancer Society website Announcements In September 2010, D+H Group partner Gordon Cummings was one of two presenters in a national webinar sponsored by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA).
Over 1,200 Chartered Accountants across Canada participated in this interactive webinar on the Canadian Auditing Standards.
Gordon has been recognized for his leadership and knowledge with respect to the Canadian Auditing Standards.
In recognition of his contribution and participation, a donation was made to the charity of Gordon Cummings’ choice.
He chose to make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
See announcement and link below.

Link to CICA webinar on the Canadian Auditing Standards

Cancer_Society_Donation.pdf

Canadian Cancer Society website

]]> 2010-10-19T21:31:16+00:00 BHD 2010 Saskatoon Conference http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/bhd_2010_saskatoon_conference/ Announcements image

]]> 2010-10-01T00:07:34+00:00 D&H Group LLP and partner Michael Louie sponsor a Richmond Minor Hockey Team http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/dh_group_llp_and_partner_michael_louie_sponsor_a_richmond_minor_hockey_team/ D&H Group LLP and partner Michael Louie sponsor a Richmond Minor Hockey Team for the 2010 - 2011 season. Our firm and partners fully endorse and support youth in sports which is congruent with our Mission Statement value of “Teamwork”. See link below to Richmond Minor Hockey. Richmond Minor Hockey website Announcements D&H Group LLP and partner Michael Louie sponsor a Richmond Minor Hockey Team for the 2010 - 2011 season.
Our firm and partners fully endorse and support youth in sports which is congruent with our Mission Statement value of “Teamwork”.
See link below to Richmond Minor Hockey.

Richmond Minor Hockey website

]]> 2010-09-29T23:42:04+00:00 D+H Group Platinum sponsor in the Founders Cup golf tournament, $ 1.2 million of funds raised http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/dh_group_platinum_sponsor_in_the_foundation_cup_golf_tournament_1.2_million/ D+H Group LLP partner, Dennis Louie and the firm were Platinum Sponsors and part of the cumulative $ 1.2 million of funds raised to date in the 15th annual Founders Cup golf tournament which benefitted a number of local charities including, Vancouver General Hospital and InnerVisions Recovery Society.  The event this year helped raise over $172,000 and a total $ 1.2 million to date.  See links below. Founders_Cup_2010.pdf VGH Foundation website Inner Visions Recovery website Announcements D+H Group LLP partner, Dennis Louie and the firm were Platinum Sponsors and part of the cumulative $ 1.2 million of funds raised to date in the 15th annual Founders Cup golf tournament which benefitted a number of local charities including, Vancouver General Hospital and InnerVisions Recovery Society. 
The event this year helped raise over $172,000 and a total $ 1.2 million to date.  See links below.

Founders_Cup_2010.pdf

VGH Foundation website

Inner Visions Recovery website

]]> 2010-08-27T21:30:35+00:00 Gordon Cummings wins Ritchie W. McCloy Award for CA Volunteerism and directed a donation to charity http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/gordon_cummings_wins_ritchie_w._mccloy_award_for_ca_volunteerism_and_direct/ Congratulations from the partners of D+H Group LLP to our fellow partner, Gordon Cummings, who was recently awarded the Ritchie W. McCloy Award for CA Volunteerism and directed a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society - Relay for Life. ICABC press release for the Ritchie McCloy Award for Volunteerism Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life website Announcements Congratulations from the partners of D+H Group LLP to our fellow partner, Gordon Cummings, who was recently awarded the Ritchie W. McCloy Award for CA Volunteerism and directed a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society - Relay for Life.

ICABC press release for the Ritchie McCloy Award for Volunteerism

Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life website

]]> 2010-07-27T23:59:21+00:00 D+H Group supports the Charity Riders and raised $ 35,000 for charities http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/dh_group_supports_the_charity_riders_and_raised_35000/ In July 2010, D+H Group partner Dennis Louie along with 27 other Harley Davidson motorcycle riders joined together on the 10th Anniversary ride to raise funds for Rick Hansen Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society.. The event helped raise over $ 35,000 for these charities that are committed to supporting our communities.  See links below. Rick Hansen Foundation website Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada website Canadian Cancer Society website Announcements In July 2010, D+H Group partner Dennis Louie along with 27 other Harley Davidson motorcycle riders joined together on the 10th Anniversary ride to raise funds for Rick Hansen Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada and the Canadian Cancer Society..

The event helped raise over $ 35,000 for these charities that are committed to supporting our communities.  See links below.

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Rick Hansen Foundation website

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada website

Canadian Cancer Society website

]]> 2010-07-27T23:34:47+00:00 D+H Group Platinum Sponsor raised $ 25,000 for Canadian Diabetes and Hearts of Gold Foundation http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/dh_group_platinum_sponsor_raised_25000_for_canadian_diabetes_and_hearts_of_/ D+H Group LLP partners Michael Louie and Bryce McGee represented the firm as Platinum Sponsors to raise funds for Canadian Diabetes and Hearts of Gold Foundation The event helped raise over $25,000 for these charities that are committed to supporting our communities.  See links below. See the tournament brochure… Tournament Platinum Sponsors Photo from the tournament Hearts of Gold Foundation website Canadian Diabetes Association website   Announcements D+H Group LLP partners Michael Louie and Bryce McGee represented the firm as Platinum Sponsors to raise funds for Canadian Diabetes and Hearts of Gold Foundation

The event helped raise over $25,000 for these charities that are committed to supporting our communities.  See links below.

See the tournament brochure…

Tournament Platinum Sponsors

Photo from the tournament

Hearts of Gold Foundation website

Canadian Diabetes Association website

 

]]> 2010-07-26T18:32:15+00:00 D+H Group LLP and ISI run for BC Charities at the Scotiabank 1/2 Marathon http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/dh_group_and_isi_run_for_bc_charities_at_scotiabank_12_marathon/ D+H Group partner Michael Louie, and ISI principal, Garrett Chong, run for BC charities at Scotiabank 1/2 Marathon to be a part of the $ 550,000 fund raising effort. Follow the link below. Link to ISI’s website Announcements D+H Group partner Michael Louie, and ISI principal, Garrett Chong, run for BC charities at Scotiabank 1/2 Marathon to be a part of the $ 550,000 fund raising effort.

Follow the link below.

Link to ISI’s website

]]> 2010-07-22T18:40:15+00:00 Harmonized Sales Tax – Is Your Business Ready? http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/harmonized_sales_tax_is_your_business_ready/ Effective July 1, 2010, the provincial sales tax (“PST”) will be harmonized with the federal Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) in the Province of British Columbia resulting in a combined Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”) of 12%.  An overview of the HST and the transitional rules were summarized in our March 2010 HST Newsletter which is available in the link below.  In addition to those rules, some important changes will also affect GST/GST accounting and filing for certain businesses effective July 1, 2010: • Mandatory Electronic Filing for HST/GST Registrants • Restricted Input Tax Credits for Large Businesses For more information see our June 2010 Tax Alert at: Tax Alert - HST Announcements Effective July 1, 2010, the provincial sales tax (“PST”) will be harmonized with the federal Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) in the Province of British Columbia resulting in a combined Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”) of 12%.  An overview of the HST and the transitional rules were summarized in our March 2010 HST Newsletter which is available in the link below.  In addition to those rules, some important changes will also affect GST/GST accounting and filing for certain businesses effective July 1, 2010:

• Mandatory Electronic Filing for HST/GST Registrants
• Restricted Input Tax Credits for Large Businesses

For more information see our June 2010 Tax Alert at: Tax Alert - HST

]]> 2010-06-17T18:24:38+00:00 D+H Group LLP Sun Run Team Results http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/dh_group_llp_sun_run_team_results/ See our 2010 Vancouver Sun Run team photo Our industry is realizing that many professionals, because of the lack of balance between work and home, are leaving public accounting firms. We know there is a better option. At D+H Group LLP Chartered Accountants, people are our greatest asset, and it is the diversity of our staff that makes us a great team. A successful career should be accompanied with well-deserved rewards in remuneration, career opportunities, and time to invest away from the workplace.  Public Practice can offer many of these elements but often at the expense of personal time.  D+H is a mid sized firm where our staff has the best of both worlds: exciting clients, stimulating work, and the freedom to enjoy both work and free time. Announcements See our 2010 Vancouver Sun Run team photo

Our industry is realizing that many professionals, because of the lack of balance between work and home, are leaving public accounting firms. We know there is a better option. At D+H Group LLP Chartered Accountants, people are our greatest asset, and it is the diversity of our staff that makes us a great team. A successful career should be accompanied with well-deserved rewards in remuneration, career opportunities, and time to invest away from the workplace.  Public Practice can offer many of these elements but often at the expense of personal time.  D+H is a mid sized firm where our staff has the best of both worlds: exciting clients, stimulating work, and the freedom to enjoy both work and free time.

]]> 2010-05-10T15:11:58+00:00 2010 HST in British Columbia http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/pst_and_gst_harmonization_in_british_columbia/ In July 2009, Premier Gordon Campbell and Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced their intention to “harmonize” the provincial sales tax (“PST”) with the federal Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) in the Province of British Columbia resulting in a combined Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”) of 12%.  The HST is effective July 1, 2010. The full report can be read here: Business Report: HST in British Columbia March 2010 Announcements In July 2009, Premier Gordon Campbell and Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced their intention to “harmonize” the provincial sales tax (“PST”) with the federal Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) in the Province of British Columbia resulting in a combined Harmonized Sales Tax (“HST”) of 12%.  The HST is effective July 1, 2010.

The full report can be read here: Business Report: HST in British Columbia March 2010

]]> 2010-04-05T16:19:06+00:00 2010 Federal Budget http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/2010_federal_budget/ 2010 Federal Budget Overview On Thursday, March 4, 2010, Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivered his fifth budget since assuming the finance portfolio.  Although it completes the government’s tax relief and spending provisions announced in last January’s “Economic Action Plan” to help stimulate the economy, it is a more restrained Budget than the past few years.  The Budget contains no major surprises or significant shifts in government economic or fiscal policy. Specifically, it does not propose to raise taxes or cut major transfers for health care, education or pensioners.  Instead, the Budget relies on cuts to defense spending and foreign aid, along with future departmental spending freezes, to attempt to reduce the deficit by 2015. For more information see the full article here… Business Reports 2010 Federal Budget Overview
On Thursday, March 4, 2010, Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivered his fifth budget since assuming the finance portfolio.  Although it completes the government’s tax relief and spending provisions announced in last January’s “Economic Action Plan” to help stimulate the economy, it is a more restrained Budget than the past few years.  The Budget contains no major surprises or significant shifts in government economic or fiscal policy. Specifically, it does not propose to raise taxes or cut major transfers for health care, education or pensioners.  Instead, the Budget relies on cuts to defense spending and foreign aid, along with future departmental spending freezes, to attempt to reduce the deficit by 2015.

For more information see the full article here…

]]> 2010-03-12T16:00:34+00:00 2010 B.C. Budget http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/2010_provincial_and_federal_budgets/ 2010 B.C. Budget Overview The B.C. Government released its Provincial Budget on Tuesday, March 2, 2010.  In its first post-Olympic Budget, the Province will run a slightly smaller deficit than the previous year’s forecast.  There were no major surprises as the government continues to focus on fiscal restraint, with minimal increases for Ministries outside of the Ministry of Health.  The following is a summary of the income tax measures contained in the Budget. For more information see the full article here… Business Reports 2010 B.C. Budget Overview
The B.C. Government released its Provincial Budget on Tuesday, March 2, 2010.  In its first post-Olympic Budget, the Province will run a slightly smaller deficit than the previous year’s forecast.  There were no major surprises as the government continues to focus on fiscal restraint, with minimal increases for Ministries outside of the Ministry of Health.  The following is a summary of the income tax measures contained in the Budget.

For more information see the full article here…

]]> 2010-03-12T16:00:09+00:00 2010 Partners welcome Bryce McGee http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/2010_partners_welcome_bryce_mcgee/ D&H Group LLP, Chartered Accountants, is pleased to announce that Bryce McGee has joined our partnership as a corporate partner effective January 1, 2010. Bryce has been with D&H Group since 1997 and provides tax planning and business advisory services to clients in a number of different areas. He has particular interest in dealing with the tax issues of private businesses, trusts and estates, including corporate reorganizations, estate planning, cross-border transactions, and scientific research and experimental development tax credit claims.  D&H Group LLP, Chartered Accountants, a partnership of corporations, is committed to providing proactive taxation, assurance, information technology, valuation, business consulting and professional advisory services.  For over 55 years, our firm’s 80 plus professionals have delivered on this commitment. D&H Group can assist clients locally, nationally and internationally.  We are a member of BHD Association (website: www.accountantsca.com) which is comprised of independently owned accounting firms across Canada.  As well, we are a member of an international association (website: www.iapa-accountants.com) which has over 130 offices located throughout the world, including major centres in the U.S., the Pacific Rim and Europe. Left to right: Brant Grondin, Michael Louie, Gordon Cummings, Larry Bisaro, Arthur Azana, Mike Nakanishi, Bryce McGee, Craig Cox, Tom Hamar, Bruce MacFarlane, Michael Wong, Dennis Louie Announcements D&H Group LLP, Chartered Accountants, is pleased to announce that Bryce McGee has joined our partnership as a corporate partner effective January 1, 2010.

Bryce has been with D&H Group since 1997 and provides tax planning and business advisory services to clients in a number of different areas. He has particular interest in dealing with the tax issues of private businesses, trusts and estates, including corporate reorganizations, estate planning, cross-border transactions, and scientific research and experimental development tax credit claims. 

D&H Group LLP, Chartered Accountants, a partnership of corporations, is committed to providing proactive taxation, assurance, information technology, valuation, business consulting and professional advisory services.  For over 55 years, our firm’s 80 plus professionals have delivered on this commitment. D&H Group can assist clients locally, nationally and internationally.  We are a member of BHD Association (website: www.accountantsca.com) which is comprised of independently owned accounting firms across Canada.  As well, we are a member of an international association (website: www.iapa-accountants.com) which has over 130 offices located throughout the world, including major centres in the U.S., the Pacific Rim and Europe.


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Left to right: Brant Grondin, Michael Louie, Gordon Cummings, Larry Bisaro, Arthur Azana, Mike Nakanishi, Bryce McGee, Craig Cox, Tom Hamar, Bruce MacFarlane, Michael Wong, Dennis Louie

]]> 2010-01-20T19:38:01+00:00 Congratulations To Our Successful UFE Writers!!! http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/congradulations_to_our_ufe_writers/ The Partners of D&H Group Congratulate Our Successful 2009 UFE Writers With Special Acknowledgement to Grace Loh Who Achieved Top Marks on the UFE and Joins the   UFE Honour Roll of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.   Grace’s profile and comments. (scroll down). (L-R): Daniel Cho, Grace Loh, Andrew Mackenzie, Connie Shum, Jennifer Schulz, Michelle Young Announcements The Partners of D&H Group Congratulate Our Successful 2009 UFE Writers
With Special Acknowledgement to Grace Loh
Who Achieved Top Marks on the UFE and Joins the
  UFE Honour Roll of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.
  Grace’s profile and comments. (scroll down).

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(L-R): Daniel Cho, Grace Loh, Andrew Mackenzie, Connie Shum, Jennifer Schulz, Michelle Young

]]> 2009-12-04T19:15:44+00:00 Review vs. audited financial statements, “What is the Difference?” http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/financial_statement_assurance/ Asking for a review or an audit is really asking for assurance on the financial statements.  The review and audit provide different levels of assurance.  Your professional accountant provides many different services.  However, for assurance type services there are really only three; the Review, the Audit and the Special report. Now, some of you are thinking “What about my notice to reader financial statements?”  To be clear, the “notice to reader” service is not an assurance service. Financial_Statement_Assurance.pdf Business Reports Asking for a review or an audit is really asking for assurance on the financial statements.  The review and audit provide different levels of assurance.  Your professional accountant provides many different services.  However, for assurance type services there are really only three; the Review, the Audit and the Special report. Now, some of you are thinking “What about my notice to reader financial statements?”  To be clear, the “notice to reader” service is not an assurance service.

Financial_Statement_Assurance.pdf

]]> 2009-03-01T12:52:44+00:00 Personal Real Estate Holding Companies - a video presentation http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/personal_real_estate_holding_companies_-_a_video_presentation/ This is a video presentation about new legislation regarding Personal Real Estate Corporations in British Columbia, Canada. Presented by D+H Group LLP Chartered Accountants and Bell Alliance, Lawyers and Notaries Public, with a brief afterward by Deborah Upton, Managing Broker of RE/Max Crest Realty. Video presentation on Personal Real Estate Holding Companies Announcements This is a video presentation about new legislation regarding Personal Real Estate Corporations in British Columbia, Canada. Presented by D+H Group LLP Chartered Accountants and Bell Alliance, Lawyers and Notaries Public, with a brief afterward by Deborah Upton, Managing Broker of RE/Max Crest Realty.

Video presentation on Personal Real Estate Holding Companies

]]> 2009-02-21T22:38:01+00:00 Congratulations!  10 out of 10 writers passed their Uniform Final Exam. http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/congratulations_on_10_for_10_to_our_successful_uniform_final_exam_writers/ Congratulation to Our UFE writers, all of whom successfully passed. 10 out of 10… It All Starts with a Moment of Glory Announcements Congratulation to Our UFE writers, all of whom successfully passed.
10 out of 10…
It All Starts with a Moment of Glory


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]]> 2008-12-06T15:09:00+00:00 A first for D+H Group LLP, 10 have passed the UFE exam http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/a_first_for_dh_group_llp_10_have_passed_the_ufe_exam/ The partners of D+H Group LLP are proud and congratulate the 10 successful Uniform Final Exam writers. After three years, seven courses, and a diligent summer of studying, these 10 successful candidates received the good news. Today, they are on top of the world . Congratulations to all of them. Back row (L-R): Mike Helfrich, Ken Cho, Chris Clifford, David Tsai, Filip Stoj Front row (L-R): Angela Cho, Amy Lam, Jessica Au, Loan Nguyen, Daniel Lee Announcements The partners of D+H Group LLP are proud and congratulate the 10 successful Uniform Final Exam writers.
After three years, seven courses, and a diligent summer of studying, these 10 successful candidates received the good news.
Today, they are on top of the world .
Congratulations to all of them.

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Back row (L-R): Mike Helfrich, Ken Cho, Chris Clifford, David Tsai, Filip Stoj
Front row (L-R): Angela Cho, Amy Lam, Jessica Au, Loan Nguyen, Daniel Lee

]]> 2007-11-30T18:46:00+00:00 7th place in the Sun Run, Legal/Accounting Category http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/7th_place_in_the_sun_run_legal_accounting_category/ The 31 members of D+H Group LLP’s team ran in the 10 kilometre Vancouver Sun Run and placed 7th place in the Legal/Accounting category. This is a 50% participation rate for our firm. See the company placing list here. 7th_place,_Sun_Run_Results.pdf List courtesy of the Vancouver Sun. Announcements The 31 members of D+H Group LLP’s team ran in the 10 kilometre Vancouver Sun Run and placed 7th place in the Legal/Accounting category.
This is a 50% participation rate for our firm.

See the company placing list here. 7th_place,_Sun_Run_Results.pdf

List courtesy of the Vancouver Sun.

]]> 2007-04-16T18:31:00+00:00 Our national association BHD ranks 11th in Canada http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/our_national_association_bhd_ranks_11th_in_canada/ Our national association BHD ranks 11th in Canada for accounting associations according to the recent Bottom Line news.  D&H Group LLP’s Michael Nakanishi serves as President of BHD and in this article, he outlines all the advantages of BHD to our clients and staff on page F6 of the linked article.  Read Michael Nakanishi’s article, click here: D+H_Group_LLP_and_our_BHD_association.pdf For the full article click here: Strength in Numbers, Diversity in Roles Article excerpt courtesy of the Bottom Line news, April 2007. Announcements Our national association BHD ranks 11th in Canada for accounting associations according to the recent Bottom Line news.  D&H Group LLP’s Michael Nakanishi serves as President of BHD and in this article, he outlines all the advantages of BHD to our clients and staff on page F6 of the linked article. 

Read Michael Nakanishi’s article, click here: D+H_Group_LLP_and_our_BHD_association.pdf

For the full article click here: Strength in Numbers, Diversity in Roles

Article excerpt courtesy of the Bottom Line news, April 2007.

]]> 2007-04-15T14:13:01+00:00 New Corporate Partner Joins D+H Group LLP http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/new_corporate_partner_joins_dh_group_llp/ Photo courtesy of Ideographic We are pleased to announce that Michael Wong, CA, is joining the firm’s partnership as a corporate partner effective January 1, 2007. Michael has been with the firm since 1996, and currently provides income tax, information technology, and assurance services to a wide range of clients including private and public corporations, and First Nations.  Prior to joining the firm’s Income Tax Group in 2004, Michael managed the firm’s Management Information Systems Group from 2000 to 2003. Michael has completed the CICA In-depth tax program and is also an Accpac certified consultant. Announcements image
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We are pleased to announce that Michael Wong, CA, is joining the firm’s partnership as a corporate partner effective January 1, 2007.

Michael has been with the firm since 1996, and currently provides income tax, information technology, and assurance services to a wide range of clients including private and public corporations, and First Nations.  Prior to joining the firm’s Income Tax Group in 2004, Michael managed the firm’s Management Information Systems Group from 2000 to 2003. Michael has completed the CICA In-depth tax program and is also an Accpac certified consultant.

]]> 2007-01-18T01:49:35+00:00 Cheyna Conder, feature article on being a CA in public practice http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/cheyna_conder_feature_on_being_a_ca_in_public_practice/ Cheyna Conder, senior manager, is featured in the ICABC website to “Meet a CA in Public Practice”. Announcements Cheyna Conder, senior manager, is featured in the ICABC website to “Meet a CA in Public Practice”.

]]> 2006-10-26T17:32:01+00:00 Notice to clients: D+H Group is now D+H Group LLP http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/test_article_one/ We are writing to advise you that the partnership of corporations known as D+H Group was registered as of March 1, 2005 as a limited liability partnership under the amended provisions of the Partnership Act of British Columbia. The limited liability partnership of corporations is now known as D+H Group LLP. Registration as a limited liability partnership does not reduce or limit the partnership’s liability to its clients, and the partnership continues to be liable for the performance of its professional services by our accountants and staff. Under the Partnership Act of British Columbia, the partners in a limited liability partnership are not liable for the negligent acts or omissions of another partner or an employee unless the partner knew of the negligent act or omission and did not take reasonable steps to prevent it. Each partner is liable for its actions and the partnership continues to be liable for the negligence of its partners, associates and employees. Accordingly, there is no reduction or limitation on the liability of the partnership to clients. This change will not affect the partnership’s services or our relationship with clients. Please revise your records so that our new name “D&H Group LLP” is used in place of our previous name “D&H Group”. If you have any questions please contact any of our partners. Download the official notice Announcements We are writing to advise you that the partnership of corporations known as D+H Group was registered as of March 1, 2005 as a limited liability partnership under the amended provisions of the Partnership Act of British Columbia. The limited liability partnership of corporations is now known as D+H Group LLP.

Registration as a limited liability partnership does not reduce or limit the partnership’s liability to its clients, and the partnership continues to be liable for the performance of its professional services by our accountants and staff. Under the Partnership Act of British Columbia, the partners in a limited liability partnership are not liable for the negligent acts or omissions of another partner or an employee unless the
partner knew of the negligent act or omission and did not take reasonable steps to prevent it. Each partner is liable for its actions and the partnership continues to be liable for the negligence of its partners, associates and employees. Accordingly, there is no reduction or limitation on the liability of the partnership to clients.

This change will not affect the partnership’s services or our relationship with clients.
Please revise your records so that our new name “D&H Group LLP” is used in place of our previous name “D&H Group”.
If you have any questions please contact any of our partners.
Download the official notice

]]> 2005-03-01T20:10:01+00:00 2004 Early Achievement Award Winner http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/2004_early_achievement_award_winner/ Congratulations To: Gordon Cummings, CA Download the full article written by Michelle McRae and originally appeared in the June/July 2004 issue of Beyond Numbers magazine, published by the Chartered Accountants of BC. Announcements Congratulations To: Gordon Cummings, CA

Download the full article written by Michelle McRae and originally appeared in the June/July 2004 issue of Beyond Numbers magazine, published by the Chartered Accountants of BC.

]]> 2004-07-01T19:32:01+00:00 New Corporate Partners Join D+H Group LLP Chartered Accountants in 2004 http://www.dhgroup.ca/index.php/news/article/new_corporate_partners_join_dh_group_llp_chartered_accountants_in_2004/ We are pleased to announce that Craig Cox, CA, Arthur Azana, CA, and Gordon Cummings, CA, CPA (Illinois), have recently joined the firm’s partnership as corporate partners. Craig Cox has been with the Firm since 1993. Craig provides tax planning, business advisory, and accounting/assurance services to clients in a number of service areas, and has a particular interest in advising clients on the tax issues for private businesses, corporate reorganizations, trusts and estates, voluntary disclosures, and tax appeals. Arthur Azana has been with the Firm since 1994. Arthur provides tax planning and business advisory services to clients in a variety of service areas, and has a particular interest in dealing with tax planning and tax issues for appeals and disputes, corporate reorganizations, non-residents, trust and estate planning, and First Nations. Gordon Cummings has been with the Firm since 1994. Gordon provides accounting and assurance services to publicly listed and private companies, focusing on compliance with Canadian and U.S. GAAP. Gordon has taught university accounting courses, is currently a presenter for the B.C. Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Professional Development program, and volunteers with the Institute’s Exposure Draft Forum and the Practice Review & Licensing Committee. Announcements We are pleased to announce that Craig Cox, CA, Arthur Azana, CA, and Gordon Cummings, CA, CPA (Illinois), have recently joined the firm’s partnership as corporate partners.

Craig Cox has been with the Firm since 1993. Craig provides tax planning, business advisory, and accounting/assurance services to clients in a number of service areas, and has a particular interest in advising clients on the tax issues for private businesses, corporate reorganizations, trusts and estates, voluntary disclosures, and tax appeals.

Arthur Azana has been with the Firm since 1994. Arthur provides tax planning and business advisory services to clients in a variety of service areas, and has a particular interest in dealing with tax planning and tax issues for appeals and disputes, corporate reorganizations, non-residents, trust and estate planning, and First Nations.

Gordon Cummings has been with the Firm since 1994. Gordon provides accounting and assurance services to publicly listed and private companies, focusing on compliance with Canadian and U.S. GAAP. Gordon has taught university accounting courses, is currently a presenter for the B.C. Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Professional Development program, and volunteers with the Institute’s Exposure Draft Forum and the Practice Review & Licensing Committee.

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