The FG Forum
New Targeted COVID-19 Support Programs
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
On November 24, 2021, the Federal Government introduced legislation relating to recently announced targeted COVID-19 programs to support businesses. The legislation contains detailed rules regarding the following programs:
- Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program
- Hardest Hit Business Recovery Program
Join Our Team! Now Hiring Receptionist/Client Service Administrator
OCTOBER 29, 2021
Fort Group Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. is a dynamic and growing accounting firm in Winnipeg, Manitoba, that is currently seeking a Receptionist/Client Service Administrator to join their team.
JOB PURPOSE
The Receptionist/Client Service Administrator reports directly to the Controller and works closely with our team of executive assistants. The primary responsibility of the Receptionist/Client Service Administrator is working at the front reception desk and performing office management duties.
New Federal and Provincial COVID-19 Benefit Programs
OCTOBER 29, 2021
The Federal Government released updates on several of their existing COVID-19 benefit programs as well as details of two new programs:
- Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP), and
- Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program (HHBRP)
These programs, which will benefit companies that have at least a 40% reduction in revenue, will be in effect until May 7, 2022 and replace the existing Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) which will be in effect until October 23, 2021 (which is the end of Period 21 for CEWS and Period 14 for CERS).
Welcome to Our Newest Partner - Brad Klassen, CPA, CA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
We're excited to welcome Brad Klassen, CPA, CA to Fort Group!
The Canada-Manitoba Job Grant
MAY 28, 2021
The Province of Manitoba has announced the jointly funded Canada-Manitoba Job Grant. The grant funds training for employees to “help Manitobans gain the skills they need to fill available jobs and to help employers develop the skills of their existing workers to meet the requirements of their present job, or to move into a better job.”
Fort Group would like to welcome our newest associate, Andrew Behnke
MAY 18, 2021
Andrew Behnke, CPA, CA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, CRISC brings with him over 20 years of professional experience in risk and assurance services. That experience has spanned over various industries, such as airlines, manufacturing and financial services, and in various capacities from consulting to internal audit and risk services within large public companies.
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