Tax Research
The link between the accounting tax research community and participants in Canadian corporate tax policy is presently very weak. The Centre's main objectives are to support academic research focussed on taxation in a global economy and to disseminate that knowledge to tax professionals in corporations, governments and the intermediaries between the two.
The Centre:
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enhances tax thought by supporting Centre researchers as they explore critical tax issues,
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informs tax professionals, including those engaged directly in tax policy, by aggregating and disseminating academic research,
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links Canadian tax researchers with global counterparts through academic partnerships
Sponsors contribute to corporate tax thought through:
- facilitating the goals of the Centre,
- dialoguing with tax researchers and others in the Canadian and international tax environment,
- supporting the SAF tax PhD program and international research collaborations,
- participating in the development of tax research
To achieve these goals, the Centre:
- hosts annual tax policy symposia in Toronto (2020 dates are May 7th and 8th)
- facilitates biennial multinational tax research symposia, and
- develops a variety of channels to disseminate academic research.
Tax Education
The Centre raises the standard of tax education in Canada through collaboration between tax academics and those who employ tax professionals.
The Centre:
- identifies the knowledge and skills needed by young tax professionals entering the marketplace,
- identifies the best practices to help students learn and develop, and
- builds a national reputation for tax pedagogy.
Sponsors contribute to tax education in Canada through:
- identification of the knowledge and skills needed by new tax professionals,
- supporting the development of course content, and
- inspiring and supporting students who are interested in a career in tax
To achieve these goals, the Centre:
- hosts periodic tax education symposia,
- develops learning innovations and best practices, and
- supports “Young Tax Professional” student groups.