International Tax Courses
for Canadian CPAs
In-depth Canadian tax courses covering cross-border planning, departure tax, foreign affiliates, U.S. business structuring, and treaty rules. Taught by practicing international tax professionals. Every course earns verifiable CPD credits.
What This Learning Path Covers
The International Tax learning path addresses the cross-border issues Canadian CPAs encounter most when advising individuals, private clients, and businesses with international exposure.
Departure Tax and Emigration
Deemed disposition on leaving Canada, security posting requirements, treaty relief options, and exit tax planning strategies.
Becoming a Canadian Resident
Pre-immigration planning, deemed acquisition rules, foreign property reporting, and transitional tax considerations on entry to Canada.
Tax Treaties
Residency tie-breaker rules, permanent establishment concepts, withholding tax reductions, and how Canada's treaties prevent double taxation.
Foreign Tax Credits
FTC calculations, limitations, carryforward provisions, and strategies to maximize relief from double taxation on foreign-source income.
Foreign Affiliate Rules and FAPI
Foreign accrual property income, exempt and taxable surplus, T1134 filing requirements, and dividend repatriation strategies.
Doing Business in the U.S.
U.S. entry structures for Canadian businesses, permanent establishment, branch tax, treaty benefits, and cross-border planning pitfalls.
International Tax Programs
All programs are self-paced and available on demand. Each course earns verifiable CPD hours on completion.
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T1134: Behind The Form
T1134 information return requirements for foreign affiliates. Covers filing deadlines, controlled and non-controlled foreign affiliate distinctions, and common compliance pitfalls.
Foreign Tax Credit
Basic rules and mechanics, limitations on the credit, potential traps, planning strategies, and worked examples. Designed for CPAs advising clients with foreign-source income.
Doing Business in the U.S.
Canadian and U.S. tax considerations for companies entering the U.S. market. Covers entry structures, permanent establishment, treaty benefits, and cross-border pitfalls.
Leaving Canada
Departure tax rules including deemed disposition on emigration, security posting requirements, treaty relief options, and exit tax minimization strategies.
Tax Treaties, an Introduction
Residency tie-breaker rules, permanent establishment concepts, withholding tax reductions, and how treaties prevent double taxation.
Becoming Canadian Resident
Pre-immigration planning, deemed acquisition rules, foreign property reporting, and transitional tax considerations on entry to Canada.
Taxation of Non-Residents
Part XIII withholding tax, section 116 certificates, taxable Canadian property, and treaty-based exemptions for non-resident clients.
Foreign Affiliate Rules
FAPI rules, exempt and taxable surplus calculations, controlled foreign affiliate definitions, and dividend repatriation strategies.
Who This Learning Path Is For
Designed for Canadian CPAs and tax professionals at every level — from practitioners encountering cross-border issues for the first time to experienced advisors deepening their international tax expertise.
CPAs in Public Practice
Practitioners advising clients with foreign investments, cross-border employment, or businesses with international operations.
Advisors to Mobile Clients
CPAs working with clients leaving Canada, arriving in Canada, or holding assets across multiple jurisdictions.
Corporate Tax Professionals
In-house tax staff and advisors at companies with U.S. operations, foreign subsidiaries, or cross-border financing structures.
CPAs Building an International Practice
Tax professionals looking to add international tax services to their offering and earn verifiable CPD hours in the process.
Learn from Practicing Experts
Every international tax course is taught by practitioners who have spent decades advising on the exact issues covered.
Michael Cadesky, CPA FCA FTIHK CTA
Managing Partner, Cadesky Tax
A trusted lecturer, advisor to government, and author of numerous papers and books on Canadian and international tax. A committed contributor to the profession since 1980.
Hugh Woolley, CPA CA
Independent Tax Consultant
Has taught income tax for over 30 years. Written courses for CPA Canada and contributed papers to major tax conferences. Past Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation.
Grace Rankin, CPA CA
International Tax Specialist
Over 25 years of experience in Canadian and international tax, including foreign investment, acquisitions, tax treaties, estate planning, and cross-border tax disputes.
Dean Heerink
U.S./Canada Cross-Border Tax
Over 30 years providing U.S. and Canada cross-border planning and compliance, helping clients navigate the unique challenges of integrating two tax systems.
Verifiable CPD Hours Included
Every course in this learning path qualifies for verifiable CPD hours and is accepted by CPA provincial bodies across Canada.
Verifiable Hours
Qualifies for verifiable CPD, not just unverifiable hours
Instant Certificate
PDF certificate issued automatically on completion
One-Year Access
Access materials and recordings for a full year from enrollment
Full Materials
Slides, advance reading, ITA references, and colour-coded notes
Start Building Your International Tax Expertise
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