Professional Tax Education Excellence Since 1998: Cadesky Tax Seminars was established with a clear purpose: to provide exceptional tax education and professional development for Canadian accountants, lawyers, and tax professionals. For over 25 years, we have been delivering comprehensive, practical, and current tax knowledge to professionals across Canada.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to offering the highest quality continuing professional development (CPD) focused exclusively on Canadian and international taxation. Our commitment is to make complex tax matters accessible and applicable for practicing professionals who need reliable, actionable tax information.
The Cadesky Difference
What began as intimate educational dinners with a small group of CPAs has grown into Canada's premier tax-focused CPD provider. Our evolution reflects our responsive approach to professional education:
Expert-Led Content: All seminars are developed and presented by practicing tax specialists at Cadesky Tax, ensuring practical, real-world relevance
Comprehensive Resources: Most sessions include detailed notes, reference materials, and technical analysis of the Income Tax Act
Accessible Format: Available virtually, allowing professionals from across Canada and the globe to participate
Verifiable CPD: All programs qualify for verifiable CPD hours for accounting and legal professionals
Growing to Meet Professional Needs
Our program has expanded from small in-person gatherings to a nationwide virtual CPD platform. When COVID-19 necessitated change, we enhanced our digital delivery with additional examples, expanded technical content, and improved resource materials.
Today, the Cadesky Tax Seminar Series offers specialized programs throughout the year covering critical areas such as Rollovers, Trusts, Tariffs, Cross-Border Taxation, and CRA Compliance. Many of our original participants continue attending year after year, a testament to our consistent quality and relevance.
Your Professional Development Partner
Whether you're a CPA, tax lawyer, or financial professional seeking to enhance your tax expertise, Cadesky Tax Seminars provides the focused, relevant continuing education you need to excel. Join the community of tax professionals who trust Cadesky for their ongoing professional development and tax education needs.
Michael Cadesky
FCPA, FCA, FTIHK, CTA, TEP (Emeritus)
Michael Cadesky is the managing partner at Cadesky Tax and a committed contributor to the tax and accounting professions since 1980, earning the title of Fellow from CPA Ontario. He is a past governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation, past chair of STEP Canada and STEP Worldwide, and past chair of the CPA Canada Tax Committee for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Michael is also the co-author of 11 books on tax subjects and the author or co-author of numerous papers and articles on Canadian and international taxation.
Hugh Woolley
CPA, CA, TEP
Hugh Woolley is an independent tax consultant who has taught income tax for over 30 years for a number of different professional organizations. Hugh has written courses for CPA Canada and over 10 papers for the B.C. Tax Conference as well as papers for the CTF’s National Tax Conference and STEP Canada’s National Conference. From 1990–1992 he worked at the CRA’s Rulings Directorate in Ottawa writing “butterfly” tax rulings. Hugh is a past Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation.
Grace Chow
FCPA, FCA, FCCA (UK), FTIHK, CTA, TEP
As a founding partner of Cadesky Tax, Grace brings more than 25 years of experience in Canadian and international tax, foreign investment into Canada, international acquisitions, tax treaties, Canada/U.S. tax, estate planning, transfer pricing, and tax disputes.
- Co-Author, Taxation of Trusts and Estates: A Practitioners Guide, Carswell
- Co-Author, Taxation at Death: A Practitioner’s Guide, Carswell
- Co-Author, Chapter 5 of Estate Administration: A Solicitor’s Reference Manual, Carswell
- Author and Co-Author of numerous professional papers
- Speaker for STEP, Canadian Tax Foundation and Taxation Institute of Hong Kong
Matthew Cho
CPA, CA, TEP
For years, Matthew has been guiding domestic and overseas clients through the ever-treacherous waters of the Canadian tax ocean. From individuals and high-net-worth families to foreign corporations, Matthew provides practical, no-fluff solutions to fulfill the needs of his clients. A firm believer in balance, Matthew does not merely provide for a tax solution, he provides a solution that works for his clients.
Nancy Yan
CPA, CA, TEP
Practicing in taxation since 2000, Nancy Yan specializes in Canadian and international tax including estate and succession planning, immigration and emigration planning, cross-border transactions, and international business structuring. Nancy presents to various organizations on issues surrounding tax, estate, succession, and purchase and sale of business, and is a board member of Partners for Planning, a not-for-profit organization offering practical strategies, creative tools, and sustainable solutions designed to help families and caregivers of persons with disability to live meaningful lives.
Dean Smith
PhD, CFP, TEP, CPA, CA, RWM
As the President of Cadesky U.S. Tax Ltd., Dean has been providing U.S./Canada cross-border planning and compliance for over 30 years. We assist private clients with their personal, corporate, and estate planning needs taking into account the unique challenges of integrating two independent tax systems.
