Canadian GST/HST Basics (Online)

  • Formats:

    Online

  • Duration:

    22.5 hours

  • Registration Fee:

    $595

 

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Start Date

Online

Part-Time:October 01, 2024 - November 19, 2024

Schedule: Webinars will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:30 pm PST

Mastering the Canadian Sales Tax System: Conquer GST/HST and Boost Your Career!

Do you ever wonder how sales tax works in Canada? The Canadian GST/HST course unlocks the mysteries of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), empowering you to navigate this essential part of everyday business transactions.

Why is this important?

  • Sales Tax Everywhere: From groceries to clothing, sales tax impacts every industry across Canada. Understanding the system gives you a distinct advantage.
  • Career Advancement: Mastering GST/HST can open doors to exciting career opportunities in accounting, finance, or any sales-related field.

What You'll Learn:

  • GST/HST: We'll delve into the history and scope of Canadian GST/HST, providing a clear foundation for understanding this essential tax.
  • Registration and Filing Made Easy: Learn the process of registering for GST/HST and filing returns accurately and efficiently.
  • Staying Compliant: Explore the key principles of GST/HST legislation, ensuring you stay on the right side of the taxman.
  • Provincial Variations: Master the unique rules and rates for GST/HST across each Canadian province.
  • Domestic vs. Imported Goods: Understand the different GST/HST provisions for goods produced or imported into Canada.
  • GST/HST Concepts Explained: We'll break down essential concepts like commercial activity, business definitions, partnerships, and trusts.
  • Maximizing Input Tax Credits and Rebates: Discover how to claim input tax credits and rebates to minimize your tax burden.
  • Zero-Rated and Exempt Supplies: Learn about goods and services that are exempt from GST/HST or have a zero-rate.
  • Making Informed Elections and Applications: Gain insights into strategic elections and applications you can make under GST/HST legislation.
  • Employee & Shareholder Expenses Explained: Understand the Canadian GST/HST implications of employee and shareholder expenses and benefits.
  • Real Property and GST/HST: We'll explore how GST/HST applies to real property transactions.
  • Navigating Audits and Appeals: Gain confidence in dealing with GST/HST administrations, assessments, objections, and appeals processes.

By the end of this Canadian GST/HST course, you will have the knowledge and tools to navigate the Canadian sales tax system with ease, ensuring compliance and maximizing your financial advantage. Enroll today and unlock the power of GST/HST!

Admission Requirements!

None

Instructor

Subject to change without notice

Saeed Ahmed

During his 15 years as a professional accountant, Saeed Ahmed has collected valuable experiences in Canada. He has been a financial manager in the private sector, a public service officer with the Federal government, a business owner and recently a business teacher. He is inspired to pass along the best that he has learned. Saeed appreciates good, healthy discussions that result in productive action. His teaching style is to learn from stories, anecdotes, common sense and critical thinking to discover the reasoning behind ideas and put everything into practice.

 

 

Required Materials

Fees

The registration fee for this course is $595.

Note: Tuition fees do not include the cost of the required textbooks. The textbook fee is approximately $121.00

Ashton College does not sell textbooks directly. Students are required to purchase their textbooks through third-party vendors.

Technical Requirements

Get the Best of Both Worlds: Live and Asynchronous Learning at Ashton College

Ashton College understands that everyone learns differently, which is why we offer a unique blended learning approach for our live online courses. This approach combines the real-time interaction and immediate feedback of live sessions with the flexibility and self-paced learning of asynchronous materials.

Experience the benefits of both worlds:

Live Online Sessions:

Interact with instructors and classmates in real-time using interactive sessions, breakout rooms, and screen sharing.

Get instant feedback and ask questions for a deeper understanding.

Asynchronous Learning:

Learn at your own pace with recorded lectures, online readings, and discussion forums.

Review materials as needed and revisit difficult concepts for better comprehension.

We encourage you to participate in both components to maximize your learning experience:

Enjoy the interactivity and community of live sessions.

Benefit from the flexibility of studying at your own pace.

Technical Requirements:

Computer System: Fully functional computer with webcam, speakers, and microphone (headset recommended).

Internet Connection: Reliable high-speed internet connection.

Device: While accessible on smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.

This program/course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review the program/course.

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