Crowe Soberman

What does the co-op training experience at Crowe Soberman actually look like?

Episode 14 of our Grow with Crowe podcast explores this question through a conversation hosted by Lauren Becker, Director of Professional Development. Joined by Stephanie Atuahene and Victoria Kuo, two leaders who help shape training and development at the firm, offering an inside look at how students learn, develop, and gain confidence throughout their co-op experience.

Together, they discuss how hands-on learning, mentorship, technical training, and professional development help students build practical skills and real-world experience while navigating the early stages of their careers.

Listen to the full conversation here: https://croweso.com/episode-14-training-in-action

One of the most critical questions in a dependant support claim is determining how much support is truly needed, as assessing dependency involves far more than simply comparing expenses to income and available resources. Courts increasingly recognize that lifestyle, future financial needs, retirement plans, healthcare costs, and long-term financial security can all play an important role in assessing appropriate support.

Determining appropriate support requires more than a review of current expenses. It requires an understanding of how a claimant lived before the loss, what resources remain available, and what financial support will be needed in the years ahead.

Learn why lifestyle analysis has become an increasingly important component of dependant support claims: https://croweso.com/dependant-support-claims-lifestyle-analysis

The FIFA World Cup has brought a remarkable level of energy to Toronto, and our firm is embracing the excitement! With the city buzzing, our people came together for a firm‑wide jersey day that filled the office with colour and team spirit.

Staff from every area of the firm joined in, proudly representing their favourite teams and celebrating the global excitement happening right outside our doors. Events like this remind us how sport can unite communities and create shared experiences that strengthen our culture.

We are proud to see our teams connect, participate and bring enthusiasm to the workplace during such an exciting time for Toronto.

Summer is calling and we are answering! Crowe Soberman is once again offering paid Fridays off throughout July and August, marking the fifth year of a tradition that has become a highlight of our workplace culture.

The Friday Reset encourages intentional rest and meaningful time away from the everyday pace of work. Everyone resets differently. Some lean into fresh air and sunshine. Others savour a favourite activity or time with the people who help them feel grounded. However our team chooses to spend their Fridays, we are proud to support the moments that bring clarity and renewed energy.

We look forward to seeing how our team embraces their time to reset this summer.

Want to learn more about how Crowe Soberman supports our people? Visit our careers page: https://www.crowe.com/ca/crowesoberman/careers

Manitoba first announced plans to expand Retail Sales Tax exemptions in Budget 2026, released earlier this year. Since then, Manitoba Finance has issued revised Information Notice RST 26‑01, which provides additional guidance and clarification on the scope of the exemption that will take effect on July 1, 2026.

The expanded exemption applies to ready to eat prepared foods, beverages, baked goods, snack foods, and prenatal vitamins. The rules apply regardless of packaging or serving size. Sales made by restaurants, food service counters, licensed premises, vending machines, and catering arrangements remain taxable.

Businesses that sell food, beverages, or vitamins in Manitoba may need to update point of sale systems, product tax coding, and invoicing procedures to ensure accurate tax treatment once the new rules are in place. Preparing early will help reduce compliance risk and support a smooth transition.

Review the full summary of the RST changes in Information Notice RST 26‑01 to ensure your business is ready for July 1: https://croweso.com/manitoba-budget-2026-retail-sales-tax-exemptions

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the histories, cultures, leadership, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. It is also a moment to deepen our understanding of Indigenous experiences, past and present, and to reflect on the shared responsibility we all have in advancing truth, reconciliation, and meaningful change.

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the strength, knowledge, creativity, and enduring presence of Indigenous communities. Indigenous Peoples have cared for this land since time immemorial, and their knowledge systems, cultural traditions, innovation, and resilience continue to shape Canada and enrich our collective future.

At Crowe Soberman, we know that reconciliation requires more than recognition. It calls us to listen, learn, build relationships with respect and humility, and take action in ways that are sustained and accountable. We remain committed to ongoing learning and encourage our colleagues, clients, and community to engage with Indigenous-led initiatives, support Indigenous businesses, artists, and organizations, and seek out the diverse stories and perspectives that are essential to understanding Canada’s past, present, and future.

As we mark this day, may we do so with gratitude, reflection, and a renewed commitment to walking the path of reconciliation together.

She Counts hosted its first external event, Swings & Sips, bringing together women from across our firm and professional network for an afternoon on the green. A relaxed, beginner‑friendly clinic led by the club’s pros helped participants build comfort and confidence with golf—an activity that has long played a role in professional networking.

Swings & Sips reflects She Counts’ commitment to creating intentional opportunities for women to broaden their networks, strengthen relationships, and step into experiences that support their professional growth.

Learn more about the impact of She Counts here: https://www.crowe.com/ca/crowesoberman/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/she-counts

Creators generate financial records across dozens of platforms — but without a centralized system, receipts, screenshots, and payouts quickly become unmanageable. This fragmentation leads to lost deductions, incomplete documentation, and increased audit risk.

Our new infographic shows why creators benefit from a real record‑keeping system — and how cloud accounting, paired with a Business Management team, keeps all your financial data synced, organized, and accurate.

See how Crowe Soberman supports creators with organized, audit‑ready financial systems: https://croweso.com/record-keeping-for-creators

Quebec has announced new tax measures aimed at easing rising living costs, including QST zero‑rating for select food items and hygiene products, effective July 15, 2026.

The zero‑rating will apply to certain snack foods, fruit and vegetable platters, salted or seasoned nuts and seeds, trail‑mix‑style products, toilet paper, and facial tissues. It will not apply to restaurant sales, vending machine food, or catering arrangements.

These changes may require updates to point‑of‑sale systems, product tax coding, and invoicing procedures for businesses operating in Quebec.

Explore the key QST changes announced in Information Bulletin 2026‑4: https://croweso.com/quebec-cost-of-living-tax-measures-qst-changes