An extremely timely event titled Planning for the HST in British Columbia. This three hour presentation will guide you through everything you need to know about the HST conversion occuring July 1, 2010. This session will be presented by Jeffrey Shaw from Ryan. Ryan is the leading tax services firm in North America, with the largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada.

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Planning for the HST in British Columbia

With the introduction of a harmonized sales tax in British Columbia and Ontario less than a year away, it is important that organizations plan for the implementation of this tax into their business processes. This new session is designed to assist accountants and businesses in planning for the transition to the HST in each of these provinces by:

• outlining the basic concepts of each proposed HST;
• explaining the current place of supply rules and how they may apply to each of these models;
• highlighting transactions that will be impacted by these schemes;
• discussing the obstacles organizations may face in preparing for implementation; and
•  reviewing the possible transition rules that will be used to shift toward the application of HST and phase out the retail sales tax in each jurisdiction.

Important Note: 3 CPLD Credits

The event will take place in the President's Room at the Vancouver Club*

*Please be aware of the dress code below.  There is no denim or athletic wear allowed.  

“Smart casual attire" for men means shirts with collars and sleeves or turtleneck sweaters and tailored slacks. Seasonally, knee length tailored shorts are permitted provided shoes (not sandals) and knee socks are worn. Sweatshirts, jeans or warmup suits are not permitted, nor is apparel with advertising messages or slogans,denim of any colour, cargo pants, collarless shirts, hiking style boots, boat or athletic footwear. Running shoes or sandals are not permitted.

"Smart casual attire" for women means shirts with collars or blouses, collarless shirts with jackets and tailored slacks or skirts. Seasonally, knee length tailored shorts or sleeveless summer dresses are permitted. Again, Sweatshirts, jeans or warmup suits are not permitted, nor is apparel with advertising messages or slogans, denim of any colour, cargo pants, hiking style boots, boat or athletic footwear.

Additionally, the use of cell phones in the club is restricted to private booth areas dedicated for such use.