In this presentation, we will share practical advice for CPAs on how to help your clients avoid significant tax disputes with the CRA. We will cover common errors involving the shareholder loan account; strategies for responding to CRA requests for information and documentation; the rise in house flipping audits; and the new Voluntary Disclosure Program. CRA audit activity is higher than ever. Attend this engaging and interactive presentation so you are best prepared to serve your clients.

Featured Speakers

Dean Blachford, LLB, BCL 

Owner of Blachford Tax Law 

Dean Blachford is a tax lawyer specializing exclusively in tax dispute resolution and litigation. Over the past decade, he has helped hundreds of individuals and businesses, from across Canada, resolve their tax matters with CRA, putting the stress and anxiety behind them.

Dean is an award-winning writer and frequent speaker on tax dispute matters. He received his law degrees from McGill University and began his legal career working for the judges of the Tax Court of Canada, where he received a behind-the-scenes perspective on what it takes to win a tax dispute.

Ella Sui

Law Clerk & Office Manager, Blachford Tax Law 

Ella Sui is a Tax Law Clerk. She comes from an entrepreneurial Chinese family and is a key resource in helping us serve the Chinese business community. Ella completed the Law Clerk Ontario College Diploma at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Ottawa. In addition to English, she is fluent in Mandarin and French.

Event Information

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 1:45 pm – 3:25 pm ET (registration starts at 1:30 pm) 

           1:45 pm – 3:00 pm presentation; 

           3:00 pm – 3:25 pm open Q&A

Session Format: In person & Online

Location: Toronto Public Library – North York Central (5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, M2N 5N9) Room 101

Online Webinar (Zoom)

Dress Code: Business Casual

Language: English

CPD Credit: 1.50 hours

Cost: Waived (Sponsored by Blachford Tax Law)

Maximum Space: 100 people

Registration Deadline: October 17, 2025, at 5:00 pm ET

In person: Active participation is mandatory for receiving the CPD certificate. 

Online: Once registered, you will receive an email confirmation with webinar details. Active participation is mandatory for receiving the CPD certificate, including answering all poll questions. Please use the same name when registering on ccpaa.ca and joining the Zoom meeting. 

Event Partner

Blachford Tax Law represents individuals and businesses across the country who are facing significant tax disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency.

We are a trusted resource of CPAs. 90% of our clients come from referrals from CPAs.

We love providing practical information to CPAs to help them protect their clients from tax disputes with the CRA.