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Top 5 mistakes’ Start-ups make – CPA Financial Literacy Session

February 14 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Join Edward Sawaya, B. Comm., CPA CA, CFA, CBV for an online CPA Financial Literacy Sessionto understand the value of a business plan and business structure. Gain a better understanding of cash flow monitoring and learn how to make informed decisions regarding taxes. Manju will discuss the following topics:

  • The Business Plan
  • What’s Your Structure?
  • Staffing – You Can’t Do Everything
  • Cash is King
  • Taxes – Even When Operating at a Loss
  • Are You Ready for the Big Time?

Edward Sawaya, B. Comm., CPA CA, CFA, CBV is the founder and managing partner of Sawaya CPA, a tax and advisory boutique firm focused on providing a holistic solutions approach to its clients, mostly small and medium-sized business owners.

Edward has over 30 years’ experience in both public accounting, tax and advisory roles and in executive roles with large business and pension organizations. Edward’s financial experience spans the real estate, healthcare, retail, construction, energy, and telecommunications industries. Edward has worked in Canada, the United States and Asia. Edward graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Commerce. Edward is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is also a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). Edward is based in Toronto but provides advisory services to worldwide clients.