March, 2010
2010 Federal Budget Released

The federal budget was released on March 4th. Attached you will find a summary of its major components and related commentary. If you have any questions on how this may impact you or your enterprise, please contact one of us.

January, 2010
Congratulations and Well Done!

The partners and staff would like to pass on our congratulations to Braden Turnquist, B.Comm, son of Brian Turnquist, CA, a partner of our firm, for being this year’s recipient of the Edwards School of Business’s Award in Memory of J.H. Thompson, which is sponsored by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan.

December, 2009
Staff Anniversary

The partners of the firm were pleased to recognise Andrea Papouches’ 10 year anniversary with Thomson Jaspar & Associates, all spent as a key member of our administrative team.

Brian Turnquist presents Andrea Papouches with a token of appreciation for her 10 years of service to the firm.

August, 2009
2nd Annual Staff Golf Event hits the Weather Jackpot

With very careful planning we were lucky to hold our 2nd Annual Thomson Jaspar & Associates Staff Golf Event on the very nicest day of the summer. Greenbryre Country Club held the afternoon golf tournament, run in Texas Scramble format (heavy emphasis on the "scramble" portion for some of the teams), while the evening barbeque and social was graciously hosted by Jan and Keith Thomson. There were many children in attendance to keep the energy level high, with the culmination of the evening being the awarding of the various golf prizes. Needless to say, the heavy favourites did indeed pull off the win, but they were only a shot or 2 ahead of their closest (and honest) challengers.

July, 2009
Distinguished Alumni!

Jan Thomson, CA, formerly with the firm for 15 years, and spouse of Keith Thomson, CA, was awarded the Distinguished Community Service Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan for her many significant volunteer accomplishments over the years. All of the partners and staff congratulate Jan on this well-deserved recognition. Keith was previously awarded with this honour in 2002.

March, 2009
Family Income Splitting Loans

The Canada Revenue Agency ("CRA") recently announced that their prescribed rate of interest for the 2nd quarter of the year (i.e. from April 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009) will fall to 1%. This is the lowest interest on record and provides an excellent opportunity to save income taxes by splitting income with your spouse, children and grandchildren.

Click here to download the PDF that explains how it works.

March, 2009
Financial Statement Assurance Levels

Have you been asked by your bank or other creditors for a review or an audit of your company's financial statements? What is a review or an audit? How are they different from a Notice to Reader?

Click here to download the PDF for more information.

December, 2008
Holiday Festivities

Lots of fun and cheer were shared at the annual Festive Season Party held this year at the Golf "Clubhouse". Brian proved to us that it is possible to lose a golf ball even at a simulated golf course, and, holding with long-standing tradition, the new members of our staff treated the rest of us to a rousing rendition of Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer (after a false start on Hark the Herald Angels Sing).

September 15 , 2008
Anniversaries

Thomson Jaspar & Associates recently recognised two important staff anniversaries. Pat Mar-Collier has been with the firm for 20 years and Karen Reagan has been with the firm for 25 years! In celebration of Karen's years of service, the firm closed the doors over lunch today and the entire office trekked over to John's Prime Rib House.

Brian Turnquist presents Pat Mar-Collier with a token of appreciation for her 20 years of service with the firm.		Keith Thomson presents Karen Reagan with a gift to show appreciation for her 25 years of service with the firm.

May 20, 2008
SUMMER STUDENT

The firm is very pleased to announce that Denille Heron has joined us for the summer months until she returns to the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan to complete her Commerce degree.

April 16, 2008
SOCIAL MARKETING SUMMIT

Thomson Jaspar & Associates congratulates Michael Scissons on a very successful presentation at the Social Marketing Summit.

April 14, 2008
OWNER-MANAGER REMUNERATION

The right mix of salaries and dividends to the owner manager will ensure taxes are minimized while taking into consideration RRSP entitlements and CPP requirements. Income splitting may also be possible... <READ MORE>