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The Tax Professional program jointly offered by Canada Lingo Academy and Seyon Tax is designed to help students prepare for a career in Tax Preparation &amp; Bookkeeping. Students can expect to gain a foundational understanding of the taxation system in Canada, develop the technical competencies of tax preparation and bookkeeping for individuals and businesses, and learn to leverage the skills and tools required to be successful in this profession.&nbsp; The program currently offers three courses with additional courses in development: T1 Level 01, T1 Level 02, and Bookkeeping Level 01.&nbsp;

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Our Personal Income Tax Classes teach you how to navigate tax rules, identify deductions, and prepare tax returns.

Personal Income Tax

Our Corporate Tax Classes teach you the differences between personal and corporate tax and how to prepare corporate tax returns.

Corporate Tax

Our Bookkeeping Classes teach you how to track transactions, manage expenses and balance books.

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Enrollment ClosedTime: Sunday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMT2 Corporate Tax Course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills needed to become a tax advisor for small businesses. Students will learn to understand, prepare, file and advise on corporate tax returns for Canadian-controlled private corporations and gain practical knowledge on how to utilize the DT Max software by Thomson Reuters to prepare tax returns.Course Outline: - Overview of the Canadian Tax System - Introduction to Business Structures - Financial Statement Preparation - Capital Cost Allowance - Capital Gains and Business Losses - Associated Companies - Net Income for Tax Purposes - Taxable Income - Taxes Payable - Dividends and Integration with Individual Income Tax - Administration of Corporate TaxesRequirements: - Google Account (Gmail Account) - Laptop running Windows 11 or later and 700MB of free disk space

Introduction to T2 (Corporate Tax)

Enrollment ClosedTime: Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMAdvanced Bookkeeping &amp; Introduction to Inventory Management Course expands on the topics introduced in Introduction to Bookkeeping while exploring further topics in inventory management. Students will learn to work through phases of the accounting cycle as it pertains to more sophisticated inventory management. Students will gain practical knowledge on how to use online bookkeeping software mainly through Zoho Books in order to record movement and transactions related to inventory and produce reports required by upper management.Course Outline: - Introduction to Inventory Management - Inventory &amp; Business Location Setup - Customers and Sales Transactions - Expenses and Accounts Payable - Time Based Invoicing - Asset Management - Accounting &amp; Inventory Adjustments - Financial Statement Preparation and Inventory Reporting - Customizations &amp; Automations - IntegrationsRequirements: - Google Account (Gmail Account) - Laptop running Windows 11 or or Mac OS X 13+

Advanced Bookkeeping and Inventory Management

Enrollment OpenStart Date: September 15th, 2026 End Date: December 20th, 2026 Time: Tuesday 6 PM - 8 PMStart Date: September 20th, 2026 End Date: December 20th, 2026 Time: Sunday 10 AM - 12 PMThe Introduction to T1 Personal Tax Course is designed to help develop the essential knowledge and skills to be confident in individual tax preparation. Students will learn to understand, prepare, file and advise on a variety of individual tax returns and gain practical knowledge on how to utilize the DT Max software by Thomson Reuters in order to prepare individual returns.&nbsp;&nbsp;Course Outline: - Overview of the Canadian Tax System - T1 Individual Tax and Benefit Return steps - Administration of T1 Individual returns - Tax-deferred Savings Plans - Non-Refundable Tax Credits - Taxes Payable, Balance Owing and Refund Due - Refundable Tax CreditsRequirements:&nbsp; - Google Account (Gmail Account)&nbsp; - Laptop running Windows 11 or later and 700MB of free disk space

T1 Level 01

Enrollment OpenStart Date: September 20th, 2026 End Date: December 20th, 2026 Time: Sunday 12:30 PM - 2:30 PMThe Advanced T1 Personal Tax Course expands on topics introduced in the Introduction to T1 Personal Tax and explores more complicated personal tax topics. Students will learn to understand, prepare, file and advise on individual tax returns with various sources of income and gain practical knowledge on how to utilize the DT Max software by Thomson Reuters in order to prepare individual returns.Course Outline: - Employment Income and Expenses - Investment Income and Capital Gains - Rental Income - Self-Employment Income - Non-Refundable Tax Credits – AdvancedRequirements: - Google Account (Gmail Account) - Laptop running Windows 11 or later and 700MB of free disk space

T1 Level 02

Enrollment OpenStart Date: September 17th, 2026 End Date: December 20th, 2026 Time: Thursday 6 PM - 8 PMStart Date: September 20th, 2026 End Date: December 20th, 2026 Time: Sunday 3 PM - 5 PMThe Introduction to Bookkeeping Course is designed to build a foundation of basic bookkeeping concepts in preparation for a career as a bookkeeper. Students will learn to work through phases of the accounting cycle to maintain the financial books for various types of businesses. Students will gain practical knowledge on how to use online bookkeeping software mainly through Zoho Books in order to record transactions and prepare financial statements. Students will also gain some exposure to bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online.Course Outline: - Introduction to Bookkeeping - Company Setup - Customers and Sales Transactions - Expenses and Accounts Payable - Banking and Cash Management - Accounting Adjustments - HST reporting - Financial Statement Preparation and ReportingRequirements: - Google Account (Gmail Account) - Laptop running Windows 11 or later or Mac running OS X “Sonoma” 14 or later

Bookkeeping Level 01

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He is an experienced accountant with 30+ years of Canadian and US Taxation. He founded Seyon Tax in 1992 and has provided high-quality financial and accounting advice. Certified Accountant and Diaspora Tamil Teacher.

Sree Kannudurai

Chairman

He is experienced in personal and corporate tax preparation as well as providing business and financial advice. He graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelors of Mathematics and Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelors of Business Administration. He was a Consultant at Accenture in the finance and accounting department. He is currently pursuing his CPA designation.

Bhavethan Sreerajan

Teacher

A system administrator, programmer and trainer with 20 years of experience, blogger, contributor for Free/Open Source Software, Wikipedia, Tamil Computing.Founder of Kaniyam Foundation and Ebook Publisher at FreeTamilEbooks.com He loves to build the culture of sharing the knowledge.

Shrinivasan Thanigachalam

Coordinator

She has been working at Seyon Tax for over 10 years, providing her expertise in accounting and taxation to clients across a variety of industries and sizes. She is a Certified Payroll Manager and has completed numerous certifications in bookkeeping and accounting.

Vasanthi Amarakaran

A seasoned media pro with experience at Tamil Nadu's local outlets, BBC News, and Quora. Her Canadian college and Harvard Business School online certificate in digital marketing led her to found her firm. A skilled communicator, from public speaking to entrepreneurship, she excels.

Aishwarya Ravishankar

A seasoned digital marketer with 7+ years' experience in Asia and North America, honed skills at BBC News for 5 years in reporting, video production, and social media. Now running his own firm, specializing in targeted marketing, lead generation, and culturally relevant content.

Sairam Jayaraman

<h3>Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping Education</h3>Canada Lingo Academy is a nonprofit dedicated to providing training in tax preparation and bookkeeping. With experienced instructors who bring both theoretical and practical knowledge, the academy lets students gain essential financial skills. Our courses are designed to be accessible, catering to both beginners and those looking to enhance their existing knowledge.<h3>Mission Statement</h3>Our mission is to inspire lifelong learning, empower individuals through education, and strengthen our community by making knowledge, skills, and opportunities accessible to all.<h3>Course Offerings</h3>Our courses cover topics such as bookkeeping principles, and personal and corporate tax preparation through the use of industry standard software. We prioritize practical learning, where students demonstrate their knowledge through realistic tasks. This enables our learners to enter the workforce or take control of their personal finances.

Chairman: Sree Kannudurai Secretary: Kirekaran Logathashan Treasurer: Giritharan Mahadevan Coordinator: Shrinivasan Thanigachalam Public Relations: Aishwarya Ravishankar

Board of Directors

An introductory course designed to teach the basics of personal finance, budgeting, and saving strategies for everyday life.

Financial Literacy for Beginners

Time: Sunday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMT2 Corporate Tax Course is designed to provide students with the foundational skills needed to become a tax advisor for small businesses. Students will learn to understand, prepare, file and advise on corporate tax returns for Canadian-controlled private corporations and gain practical knowledge on how to utilize the DT Max software by Thomson Reuters to prepare tax returns.Course Outline: - Overview of the Canadian Tax System - Introduction to Business Structures - Financial Statement Preparation - Capital Cost Allowance - Capital Gains and Business Losses - Associated Companies - Net Income for Tax Purposes - Taxable Income - Taxes Payable - Dividends and Integration with Individual Income Tax - Administration of Corporate TaxesRequirements: - Google Account (Gmail Account) - Laptop running Windows 11 or later and 700MB of free disk space

Time: Saturday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMAdvanced Bookkeeping &amp; Introduction to Inventory Management Course expands on the topics introduced in Introduction to Bookkeeping while exploring further topics in inventory management. Students will learn to work through phases of the accounting cycle as it pertains to more sophisticated inventory management. Students will gain practical knowledge on how to use online bookkeeping software mainly through Zoho Books in order to record movement and transactions related to inventory and produce reports required by upper management.Course Outline: - Introduction to Inventory Management - Inventory &amp; Business Location Setup - Customers and Sales Transactions - Expenses and Accounts Payable - Time Based Invoicing - Asset Management - Accounting &amp; Inventory Adjustments - Financial Statement Preparation and Inventory Reporting - Customizations &amp; Automations - IntegrationsRequirements: - Google Account (Gmail Account) - Laptop running Windows 11 or later or Mac running OS X “Sonoma” 14 or later

Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Eastern Time (EST) (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday) Instructors: Dr. B. Tamil Arasanwww.linkedin.com/in/tamil-arasan-ph-d-644a3763<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Szi3WqkAAAAJ&amp;hl=enmedium.com/@ml_phy">https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Szi3WqkAAAAJ&amp;hl=enmedium.com/@ml_phy</a>Nithya Duraisamyfreetamilebooks.com/authors/nithyaduraisamy/ www.youtube.com/nithyaduraisamyCourse Outline: - Data Preparation and Analysis - Regression Techniques - Classification Methods - Grouping and Associations - Reinforcement Learning - Deep Learning FundamentalsMachine Learning, a component of Artificial Intelligence, has been understanding unexpectedly sophisticated tasks in the last decade. It has been able to perform a wide range of complex tasks, from image recognition to translation. This has aroused great interest among students and people from many fields. We have designed these machine learning lessons to enable everyone to learn clearly without touching on the surface. This machine learning class is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical knowledge and to be the first step in turning learners into skilled professionals. Each topic in the syllabus is a gateway to practical educational experience, not just memorizing theorems (theoretical). Before diving into the practical applications, we establish a solid theoretical foundation. We explain not only how each stone tool concept, algorithm, and technique works, but also where and why they should be used.

Introduction to Machine Learning

Time: Saturdays and Sundays 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMSeyon Tax, in collaboration with Canada Lingo Academy and the Kaniyam Foundation, is launching the Introduction to Python Class. The Python programming language can be easily learned through live tutorials in our mother tongue, Tamil. Classes will be held every Saturday and Sunday for a month.Website: www.kaniyam.com Email: Kaniyamfoundation@gmail.com

Introduction to Python

This Guide to Your Wellness in Canada will be held at the Canada Lingo Academy on Markham &amp; Ellesmere Road. The speaker will be the Nutritionist Mrs. Hemalatha Ratnam. Everyone is welcome. People of any language and any age can participate.