On Saturday February 25th, Welch LLP participated in the Coldest Night of the Year in support of the Ottawa Mission. The Coldest Night of the Year is a family-friendly walking fundraiser that raises money for the hungry, homeless and hurting in 100+ communities across Canada. Thank you to all of generous donors who our team… Read more »
Our Cornwall office participated in Pink Shirt Day today in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Cornwall and SD&G. Pink Shirt Day is a national anti-bullying campaign, now in its 8th year. Every February, Canadians, regardless of their station in life, put on a Pink Shirt to let everyone know that they choose… Read more »
The province of Ontario has recently passed into law the Ontario Rebate for Electricity Consumers Act, 2016 (Act). By virtue of this Act, electricity consumers are entitled to an 8% rebate on the cost of electricity related to consumption on or after January 1, 2017. Although it is apparent this rebate is mostly meant to… Read more »
Our Cornwall office put together two teams to participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake Tournament on Saturday February the 4th. The girls played the boys and it was a close game, only losing to the boys by 2 points! Both of our “Super Bean Counters” teams did wonderfully and together… Read more »
If you have set up a “prescribed rate loan” where you have lent money to your spouse, adult child or family trust as part of an income splitting plan, the interest on the loan for 2016 must be paid to you by the borrower on or before January 30, 2017. If the interest is not… Read more »
Welch LLP presented a cheque for $30,000 to The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation from the first annual Grand Casino held at the Canadian War Museum on November 9, 2016. The event featured a fun, social atmosphere and hosted more than 500 attendees from the Ottawa business community. The event was made possible by the supporting… Read more »
Your application to become a registered charity has been approved, but do you know the rules charities have to follow? In this webinar, our panelists explored the issues you need to be aware of to avoid CRA sanctions. Welch LLP specialists Damian Laflamme- Senior Tax Manager, and Christa Casey- NPO Sector Leader and Partner, identified… Read more »
The partners and staff of Welch LLP congratulate Nick Heersink on becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant. After obtaining an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management, Nick joined Welch LLP in 2012 and is eager to deliver a full range of business services to our Quinte clients. The… Read more »
The partners and staff at Welch LLP would like to congratulate Zoran Vranjkovic on becoming a Partner at our Ottawa office. Zoran joined Welch in 2009 as a tax specialist and has since become a valuable member of our team. His expertise includes trust and estate planning, implementing tax minimization strategies, corporate reorganizations, and structuring… Read more »
We are delighted to welcome Alan Tippett to the Welch LLP team! Alan will be serving as the Director of U.S. Tax Advisory Services.
On November 17th, 2016 Managing Partner Micheal Burch was awarded his fellowship by the Council of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario), earning him an FCPA designation. According to CPA, “The Council of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) elects members as Fellows, designated by the initials FCPA, to formally recognize… Read more »
On November 10th, 2016 Welch LLP was honoured to be recognized at the Best Ottawa Business Awards, hosted by the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. The team was awarded Best Performance in Marketing, courtesy of their re-vamped website, educational webinars, and social media strategy. The award was accepted by the entire… Read more »
Thank you for attending The Grand Casino. Here is a list of the unclaimed prizes from the night. You will have until November 16th before noon to claim the winning ticket number. If you have a winning ticket please contact Adriana at asgabellone@welchllp.com or call 613-236-9191 and we will arrange the prize pick-up. Prize Pack:… Read more »
Tune in to find out everything you need to know about bookkeeping, from how 3rd parties can help to an in-depth look at the different tools available. Featuring a case study of local Ottawa company Dominion City Brewing Inc. with Co-founder Andrew Kent! Our experts will delve into: What can third parties do for you?… Read more »
Are you struggling to keep track of all the HST rules associated with acquiring and selling your property? On Thursday, November 10th at 2PM, Garth Steele – Audit & Indirect Tax Partner, along with special guest Sybil-Abbott Johnson, Counsel at Soloway Wright LLP, have discussed: Land transfer tax calculation Available rebates and reductions HST issues… Read more »
Event Details On November 9th, 2016 from 6-10PM Welch LLP & The Welch Legacy Foundation present The Grand Casino: Betting Against Cancer for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation at the Canadian War Museum! Get ready to dress to the nines for a fun, social evening filled with gambling, drinks, and light canapés. Featuring entertainment by… Read more »
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On Thursday, October 6th, 2016 Our expert panel explored a variety of topics vital to your business which will help you better prepare for the upcoming year for our annual Not-for-Profit Accounting Updates morning seminar. This event is designed for finance professionals as well as business owners. Our experts will explore: Charity Tax Update HST… Read more »
On Thursday, October 6th, 2016 Our expert panel explored a variety of topics vital to your business which will help you better prepare for the upcoming year for our annual Private Enterprises Accounting Updates seminar. This event is designed for finance professionals of all types as well as business owners. Our panelists will explore: HST/… Read more »
Beginning in 2008, Welch LLP Quinte offices announced their annual scholarship in honour of the firm’s 90th Anniversary. Briar Gornall, the winner for 2016, resides in Prince Edward County and is heading to University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management where she is enrolled in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce (International Management) program. On hand… Read more »