In this special year-end episode of the AJAG PD Pod, hosts Ivan and Jonathan are joined by AJAG’s COO, Alison Winton, to reflect on a year defined by constant change for CPAs. From CRA updates and legislative curveballs to shifting professional development needs, the conversation explores how 2025 reshaped the day-to-day reality of accounting professionals.

They also reflect on how AJAG has evolved over the years - and the human-first approach that will always remain a constant. Along the way, they share a few favourite moments and look ahead to what CPAs can expect in 2026 as AJAG continues to support the profession through whatever comes next.

Don’t miss this thoughtful, candid conversation to close out the year!

Intergenerational business transfers have always been a challenge, but the 2024 legislative updates have added an entirely new layer of complexity for CPAs and their clients. In this AJAG PD Pod episode, Jonathan sits down with Nathan Choran, who leads the Canadian Tax Group at Zeifmans, to break down what’s changed and why it matters.

From estate freezes and surplus-strip concerns to voting control requirements, capital gains reserves, CRA interpretations and real client scenarios, this conversation offers practical insights for any CPA advising family-owned businesses.

If your clients are planning a transition to the next generation - or should be - this episode will help ensure you’re fully informed.

The US government’s One Big Beautiful Bill brought together a massive collection of tax measures that will have some implications north of the border as well. In this episode, Ivan and Jonathan sit down with Mark Feigenbaum, FCPA, FCA, to unpack what’s inside this sweeping legislation and what it means for practitioners. From cross-border tax complexities to citizenship renunciation implications, Mark shares practical examples, real-world anecdotes and insights drawn from his experience working with clients who navigate both sides of the border. Whether you’re focused on compliance or advisory work, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.