​Navigating the Corporate Tax Landscape: Practical Insights from KPMG

​​Session Overview

​Startups move fast, but corporate tax obligations don’t wait. Join us for an interactive Skills Clinic with a panel of experts from KPMG, designed for students and early-stage founders who want to understand corporate tax basics and avoid common mistakes as they grow.

​This session will break down complex tax topics into plain language and practical advice you can actually use, whether you’re just starting out or planning your next stage of growth.

​Key Takeaways:

• ​Corporate Tax fundamentals for early-stage startups

• ​Corporate structure considerations and how they impact tax outcomes

• ​SR&ED credits: eligibility, documentation, and common pitfalls

• ​Bookkeeping, accounting, and tax filing best practices

• ​Cross-border tax considerations for global or remote businesses

• ​Stock options and employee equity: tax implications and planning considerations

​ Expect a conversational session with time for Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions relevant to your business and growth plans.

​​​Who Will You Hear From?

​Joining us on February 3 is a panel of seasoned tax professionals from KPMG Canada.

​​​Schedule of Events

• ​​​​12:00 PM - 12:15 PM: Check-In & Light Refreshments

• ​​​​12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Speaker Presentation

• ​​​1:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Final Q&A and Depart

​​​What are Skills Clinics & Who can Attend?

​​Skills Clinics are exclusive one-hour sessions hosted by industry experts to fuel your entrepreneurial journey at any stage. They are open to UCalgary students, postdocs, faculty, staff and alumni interested in developing their entrepreneurial thinking skills. 

​​​Location

​​​Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, Collision Space 401 | 460 Campus Lane NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada