Clearline Blog & News
File Sharing with Clearline
In July 2023 we announced via email the replacement of our Exchange file sharing system with new ways of sharing files with us. The Exchange was discontinued effective July 24, 2023. In its place we have three ways of securely sharing files with Clearline that we have outlined below as Options 1, 2 and 3.…
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Recent Changes that Impact Family Succession Planning
Historically, individuals selling shares in a private business to their children have been penalized by the Canadian tax system more than those selling their business to an unrelated third party. This was due to rules that prevented them from claiming a capital gain and therefore utilizing the lifetime capital gains exemption on transfers to non-arm’s…
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Underused Housing Tax Filing Reminder
We would like to remind our clients about the deadline for filing Underused Housing Tax (UHT) returns. While the original deadline of April 30, 2023 has technically not changed, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced that no penalties or interest will be assessed on UHT returns filed before November 1, 2023. We know that…
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Net Income – Accounting vs. Tax
Net income is a key financial metric that is used to assess the financial health of an organization. You may assume that there is only one way of determining a business’ net income, but this is not the case. Net income for accounting purposes (GAAP) and net income for tax purposes are not the same…
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What are Management Representation Letters?
In the world of assurance engagements, a management representation letter is a formal document that represents management’s agreement with the financial statements that are being audited or reviewed. This letter is a critical part of the assurance engagement process and is required by the auditor or reviewer as evidence that management acknowledges and accepts responsibility…
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The Benefits of a Financial Statement Audit
Financial statement audits are essential for companies looking to improve their financial reporting accuracy and transparency. An audit provides independent and objective assurance that a company’s financial statements are free of material misstatements and errors. Here are the benefits of financial statement audits and why they are critical to a company’s success:Improves financial…
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Danny Sandhu
CPA, Manager
Bio coming soon.
Shehzel Saif
CPA, Tax Manager
As Clearline’s Tax Manager, Shehzel focuses on tax planning, corporate reorganizations and succession and estate planning. She’s passionate about continuous learning and staying up to date on tax legislation changes and helping clients with succession. In addition to her CPA designation, Shehzel also has a Bachelor of Business Administration and has completed the CPA In-Depth Taxation Program. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and trying out new recipes.
Ameeta Randhawa
HR Manager
As Clearline’s HR Manager, Ameeta supports our firm’s greatest resource—our staff. With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources and over 7 years of HR experience in various industries, she ensures all employees have a positive experience at Clearline. Ameeta’s focuses include recruitment, performance management, employee relations, program and policy development, and employee engagement. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Michael Ng
CPA, CA, Senior Manager
Michael is a Senior Manager in Private Enterprise, carrying out reviews, compilations, and tax services for small- to medium-sized businesses. With a Bachelor of Commerce specializing in finance and a Diploma in Accounting, backed by over a decade of accounting experience, Michael is a trusted advisor who helps clients’ businesses succeed. Outside of the office, Michael enjoys spending time with family, trying out different restaurants in the city, and building and collecting mechanical keyboards.
Cindy Ji
CPA, CGA, Manager
Bio coming soon.
Victor K. Yoshida
CPA, CA
Victor was born and raised in Vancouver and obtained his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia. He articled with Deloitte & Touche and received his CA designation in 1984. Victor was accepted to the firm’s tax group and went on to complete the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-Depth Tax course.
Victor specializes in Canadian income tax issues for professional and owner-managed businesses. He has extensive experience with business succession, estate planning, wealth preservation issues, corporate reorganizations, as well as mergers and acquisitions.
Victor was a member of the education committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia and has held executive positions with various amateur sport organizations.
In his free time, Victor enjoys training for marathons, travelling, and spending time with his family.