Government Grants and Tax Credits: An Update

If you are an accountant and trusted advisor, your clients often ask you about grants. This webinar will give you the information to assist clients understand what grants are right for them.

If you are a business you will gain insight into which grants are right for your business.

The webinar will focus on:

• New grant programs and recently announced changes to existing programs.
• Funding available for businesses for R&D / Innovation; hiring / training; export and business expansion.
• CRA’s approach to the SR&ED program; some rule and administration changes and how clients can maximize their claims and minimize CRA audit of claims.

While Canada gives out more grant funding than most other countries, businesses still have a difficult time navigating the grant landscape. RDP will cover the main funding programs and how companies can “win” a grant. In addition, as a firm that has assisted to prepare thousands of SR&ED claims over 30 years, you will receive insight on the program and some valuable tips and traps to avoid.

Brian Cookson will be presenting. Brian has over 30 years experience with the SR&ED and grant programs. He has lectured extensively and contributed and provided advice to government programs.

Speaker:  Brian Cookson, CPA, CA, President and Managing Director of RDP Associates