CPB IGNITE 2026 recap: Pricing, AI and payroll lessons
At CPB IGNITE 2026, bookkeepers and payroll pros shared their playbooks on pricing, AI, and payroll advisory. Here’s what we learned in Montreal.
Beyond QPP: Employer payroll taxes and contributions in Quebec
Quebec payroll isn't just "one more province." Between QPP, QPIP, CNESST premiums, the Health Services Fund, and two employer-only levies, there's a lot most provinces don't ask for. Here's what each one is, how it's calculated, and where to check current rates.
Three ways to take the pressure out of payday
Payday should be the quietest day on the calendar, but it rarely is. Here are three ways to take the pressure off: more time to finish payroll, less manual data entry, and a real person to turn to when you need help.
Perfect payroll is invisible. The people behind it shouldn’t be.
Payroll is only noticed when it goes wrong. It's National Payroll Week — a good reason to look at the work behind the silence, and the people doing it.
Escape the hourly trap: value pricing for profitable firms
The more efficient you get at payroll, the less you earn by the hour. Here's how a three-tier pricing model fixes that.
Payroll made easy: a deep dive into Wagepoint for accounting firms
A deep-dive walkthrough of Wagepoint, specifically for Canadian accountants and bookkeepers who are looking for an easier way to deliver payroll services.
Selling payroll peace of mind: a bookkeepers guide
Selling payroll as a task gets you paid. Selling it as protection gets you clients for life. Here's how to shift your pricing and pitch.
What stays human in payroll, and what should AI manage?
We asked 200+ Canadian payroll pros to vote on where AI belongs in the payroll workflow, task by task. Here's what they said, and where to watch the full session.
4 payroll risks that win in client discovery calls
Most business owners don't know what they don't know about payroll. Here's how to use your next discovery call to uncover the risks they've missed — and price your services accordingly.
What stays human in payroll?
For professionals advising small business clients, the line between "AI can handle this" and "a person needs to own this" has real consequences. This session helps you find where that line sits in your own work.
Your British Columbia payroll compliance checklist
British Columbia payroll compliance comes with its own set of rules. Learn how to keep your business compliant and your team paid accurately.
How to do payroll in Canada: Step-by-step guide for small business owners (2026)
A step-by-step guide to doing payroll in Canada, covering CRA setup, employee deductions, remittances, and compliance for small business owners.
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