Tax Practice Courses
for Canadian CPAs
In-depth courses on the practical and procedural side of Canadian tax work — CRA disputes, professional ethics, statutory interpretation, the Income Tax Act, case law, and compliance reporting. Taught by practitioners who have navigated these issues firsthand. Every course earns verifiable CPD credits.
Tax Practice Programs
All programs are self-paced and available on demand. Each course earns verifiable CPD hours on completion.
Reading the Income Tax Act
Structure of the ITA, how provisions cross-reference, ordering rules, defined terms, and practical techniques for navigating the Act efficiently when researching a tax position.
Principles of Statutory Interpretation
Textual, contextual, and purposive analysis, the modern rule, Driedger's approach, and how courts apply interpretation principles to resolve ambiguity in tax legislation.
Foundations of Case Law
How courts interpret tax legislation, the hierarchy of tax jurisprudence, landmark cases every Canadian tax practitioner should know, and applying case law principles to client situations.
GAAR: Evaluation and Reporting
The General Anti-Avoidance Rule, the 2023 amendments, the avoidance transaction test, misuse and abuse analysis, the new mandatory disclosure rules, and identifying reportable transactions.
Special Reporting Forms
T1135 foreign property reporting, T1134 foreign affiliate disclosures, T106 transfer pricing summaries, UHT returns, and other specialized compliance forms with filing thresholds and penalty exposure.
What This Learning Path Covers
The Tax Practice learning path addresses the foundational skills and procedural knowledge that Canadian tax practitioners need alongside their technical expertise — from reading the Act to managing a CRA audit.
CRA Audits and Disputes
Audit selection, information requests, the objection process, Tax Court appeals, voluntary disclosure, and practical strategies for protecting clients' rights throughout a CRA dispute.
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
CPA ethical obligations in tax practice, professional liability exposure, identifying and managing conflicts, aggressive tax planning, backdating, and the practitioner's duty to the public.
Reading and Navigating the ITA
Structure of the Income Tax Act, cross-references, ordering rules, defined terms, and research techniques for quickly locating and interpreting the provisions that apply to a client situation.
Statutory Interpretation and Case Law
The modern approach to statutory interpretation, Driedger's principle, landmark tax cases, and how to apply judicial reasoning to strengthen a tax position or anticipate a CRA challenge.
GAAR and Mandatory Disclosure
The General Anti-Avoidance Rule, the 2023 amendments, the avoidance transaction and misuse/abuse tests, reportable and notifiable transactions, and the new penalty regime.
Special Compliance Forms
T1135, T1134, T106, UHT, and other specialized information returns — filing thresholds, content requirements, penalty exposure, and common errors that trigger reassessments.
Who This Learning Path Is For
Designed for Canadian CPAs who want to strengthen the procedural and analytical skills that underpin strong tax practice — at any stage of their career.
CPAs Facing CRA Audits
Tax professionals managing CRA audit files or objections who need a clear understanding of the dispute process, taxpayer rights, and negotiation strategy.
CPAs in Public Practice
General practitioners looking to satisfy ethics CPD requirements and build confidence in the procedural aspects of tax practice, from disclosure obligations to file documentation.
Newer Tax Practitioners
CPAs earlier in their tax careers who want to develop fluency with the Income Tax Act, statutory interpretation, and foundational case law before tackling more technical planning work.
CPAs Advising on Complex Structures
Tax professionals advising on transactions that carry GAAR risk or mandatory disclosure obligations who need to understand how to identify, evaluate, and report those exposures.
Learn from Practicing Experts
Every tax practice course is taught by practitioners who have spent decades advising on the exact issues covered.
Michael Cadesky
FCPA, FCA, FTIHK, CTA, TEP
Managing partner at Cadesky Tax. Trusted lecturer, advisor to government, and author of numerous papers and books on Canadian and international tax since 1980.
Hugh Woolley
CPA, CA, TEP
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 Chow
FCPA, FCA, FCCA, FTIHK, CTA, TEP
Over 25 years in Canadian and international tax, foreign investment, acquisitions, tax treaties, estate planning, and cross-border tax disputes.
Dean Smith
PhD, CFP, TEP, CPA, CA, RWM
Over 30 years providing U.S./Canada cross-border planning and compliance, helping clients navigate the unique challenges of integrating two tax systems.
Matthew Cho
CPA, CA, TEP
Has guided domestic and overseas clients through complex Canadian tax matters, bringing precision and clarity to every engagement.
Nancy Yan
CPA, CA, TEP
Practicing taxation since 2000, specializing in Canadian and international tax, estate planning, cross-border transactions, and international business structuring.
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 Tax Practice Expertise
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