Redefining Tax Education
Canadian Tax Courses for CPAs: Cadesky Tax Seminars provides technical and in-depth courses and seminars built for practical, real-world expertise.
Learn directly from the experts in Canadian tax.
Cadesky Tax Seminars are produced by Cadesky Tax, an independent tax consulting firm of CPAs.
Develop tax expertise
Learn Canadian tax directly from the experts
Rollovers Under The Income Tax Act
Dealing with CRA
Trusts: Common Problems
2025 Tax Seminar Series
T1134: Behind The Form
Association Rules
Foreign Tax Credit
Ethics for CPAs
Taxation of Divorce
Meet the experts
Learn from Canada's leading tax professionals
Michael Cadesky
FCPA, FCA, FTIHK, CTA, TEP (EMERITUS)
Michael Cadesky is managing partner at Cadesky Tax and a committed contributor to tax and accounting since 1980. A trusted lecturer and advisor to government, he's authored numerous papers and books.
Hugh Woolley
CPA, CA, TEP
Hugh Woolley is an independent tax consultant who has taught income tax for over 30 years. He's written courses for CPA Canada, papers for major tax conferences, and served as past Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation.
Grace Chow
FCPA, FCA, FCCA (UK), FTIHK, CTA, TEP
Grace brings over 25 years of experience in Canadian and international tax, foreign investment, acquisitions, tax treaties, estate planning, and tax disputes.
Dean Smith
PhD, CFP, TEP, CPA, CA, RWM
Dean has provided U.S./Canada cross-border planning and compliance for over 30 years, helping clients navigate the unique challenges of integrating two tax systems.
Matthew Cho
CPA, CA, TEP
For years, Matthew has guided domestic and overseas clients through complex Canadian tax matters.
Nancy Yan
CPA, CA, TEP
Practicing taxation since 2000, Nancy Yan specializes in Canadian and international tax, estate planning, cross-border transactions, and international business structuring.
Trusted by CPAs and Tax Professionals Across Canada
The Gold Standard of Tax Education
From seminar to CPD certification — every step designed for tax professionals in mind
Watch Live (or On-Demand)
Join us and other tax professionals as we explore the latest developments in Canadian tax together on our platform.
Get Your Questions Answered
Connect directly with expert instructors and get your questions answered in real-time.
Master The Details
Colour-coded materials that highlight warnings, cautions, and planning opportunities at a glance.
Dive Into The Legislation
Exploration of the relevant ITA sections and subsections covered in the seminar.
Test Your Understanding
Reinforce your learning with multiple choice and scenario-based questions with instant feedback.
Earn Your CPD Hours
Receive verifiable proof of completion for your professional development requirements.
Tax Resources
Access exclusive tax insights, practical guides, and expert analysis to enhance your professional practice and stay ahead of the latest developments.
Featured Resources
Cross-Border Gifts: Canada to U.S.
Navigate the complexities of cross-border gifting between Canada and the U.S., including reporting requirements, tax implications, and compliance considerations for your clients.
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Changes to Voluntary Disclosures Program
Stay informed on the latest updates to the CRA's Voluntary Disclosures Program, including new eligibility criteria, compliance requirements, and strategic considerations.
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Rollover Basics
Master the fundamentals of tax-free rollovers under the Income Tax Act, including key provisions, structuring considerations, and common pitfalls to avoid.
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Upcoming Seminars
Join our experts for live sessions on the latest tax developments and earn verifiable CPD credits.
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Dealing with CRA
Join us for a practical, in-depth session on dealing with the CRA, where you’ll learn how to respond effectively to audits, reassessments, and verification reviews. We’ll cover interest and penalties, objections, privilege, and key risk points across the tax lifecycle.
3.0 hours Verifiable CPD
Free CPD Seminars Verifiable CPD
Access our complimentary on-demand seminars and earn verifiable CPD hours at no cost.
Tariffs: 10 Tricky Questions
Join tax expert Michael Cadesky and international trade expert Robert G. Kreklewetz for a free 1-hour seminar addressing tariff challenges facing Canadian businesses.
1.0 hour CPD • On-Demand
2024 Year-End Tax Planning
Cadesky Tax Seminars is presenting a session - 2024 Year-End Tax Planning. It is free and designed to cover critical tax planning areas that are highly relevant for 2024.
2.0 hours CPD • On-Demand
Individual Tax
Navigate complex personal tax situations with comprehensive training on principal residence exemptions, family law taxation, and employee compensation structures.
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Principal Residence Exemption
The principal residence exemption is more complex than ever. This 2-hour session will provide a comprehensive resource on the rules, leading cases, and CRA views.
1-Year Access
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Divorce & Separation Tax
Tax rules on separation and divorce seem simple, but are they? Where private companies are involved, the issues rapidly become complex.
1-Year Access
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Stock Options & Employee Incentives
Explore the taxation of employee stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units, and other equity-based compensation arrangements.
1-Year Access
Owner-Manager
Master the complexities of owner-managed businesses with comprehensive training on corporate structures, tax planning strategies, and compliance requirements.
2025 Tax Seminar Series
The 2025 Tax Seminar Series is produced to our Gold Standard, featuring 8 expert-led sessions from September to December. Each session delivers in-depth insights and strategies on today's most important tax topics.
September - December 2025
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Association Rules
This course covers the rules determining when corporations are associated under the Income Tax Act, including the five key tests, implications for small business deduction allocation, passive income grind, and common traps.
1-Year Access
Estate Planning
Navigate complex estate and succession planning with expert training on trusts, family business transitions, and post-mortem tax strategies.
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Trusts: Common Problems and How to Fix Them
This custom-crafted 2-hour seminar outlines the common tax issues that arise with trusts. It covers 5 main areas: distributions and designations, attribution/reversion, change of control, association rules, and the 21-year rule.
1-Year Access
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Succession of the Family Business
A 2-hour session on family business succession using case studies. Learn how parents can claim capital gains exemption while receiving corporate funds under new rules. Includes a detailed requirements checklist for implementation.
1-Year Access
Post-Mortem Planning
Understand the deemed disposition rules, final tax return preparation, capital gains on death, registered plan taxation, and strategies to minimize tax liability at death.
1-Year Access
International Tax
Master cross-border taxation complexities with expert-led programs covering reporting requirements, U.S. business structures, and foreign tax credit optimization.
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T1134: Behind The Form
Navigate complex foreign affiliate reporting with confidence. Learn T1134 filing requirements, exemptions, penalties, and practical preparation strategies.
On-Demand Registration Open
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Doing Business In The U.S.
Structure U.S. operations effectively. Compare entity types, understand tax treaty implications, and master cross-border compliance requirements.
1-Year Access
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Foreign Tax Credit
Maximize foreign tax credit benefits. Master eligibility rules, calculation methods, carry-forward provisions, and strategic planning techniques.
1-Year Access
Tax Practice
Build essential skills for effective tax practice management with expert guidance on CRA interactions, professional ethics, and risk mitigation strategies.
Dealing with CRA
Learn how to respond effectively to audits, reassessments, and CRA verification. Understand interest, penalties, objections, privilege, and key risk points across the tax lifecycle to better protect your clients and support your positions.
1-Year Access
Ethics for CPAs
Master essential ethical standards and risk management strategies for tax practice. Learn to identify liability risks, navigate conflicts of interest, and protect your professional reputation while meeting your fiduciary responsibilities.
1-Year Access
Special Topics
Dive deep into advanced tax topics with specialized training on rollovers, acquisitions of control, and debt forgiveness rules that require focused expertise.
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Rollovers Under the Income Tax Act
A comprehensive course covering common Canadian Rollovers under the Income Tax Act, how and when they apply, their uses, and common errors.
1-Year Access
Acquisition of Control
Understand acquisition of control consequences including loss restriction events, deemed year-ends, loss streaming, CDA restrictions, and control change planning.
1-Year Access
Debt Forgiveness
Debt forgiveness rules including income inclusion calculations, loss and expense reduction ordering, capital property adjustments, and planning strategies.
1-Year Access
CPA, Toronto
This is a first time for me as well. Your firm was recommended to by one of my friends. Great source of information.
Tax Manager, Vancouver
Thank you Mike, Hugh and team! I enjoyed the practical and realistic solutions to various tax issues.
Senior Accountant, Calgary
Thank you ALL for such high quality courses and answering the questions in detail! So glad I found you guys!
Tax Consultant, Montreal
Thank you very much for the seminars. They are very informative and helpful.
Partner, Ottawa
Thank you for the wonderful presentation, materials, and handling of queries as always.
CPA, Winnipeg
This is my first time taking the Cadesky Tax Seminars. I am learning a lot and watching archived courses too. You have done a great job. Thank you so much!
Tax Manager, Edmonton
I really enjoy your seminar series. Your presentations are extremely thorough and you explain complex tax issues very clearly.
Senior Accountant, Halifax
The presentations are relevant. The material is easy to follow. Worked examples are excellent. It is a great value.
