ATAP’s Refresh is your gateway to continuous learning, designed to help independent accounting, tax, bookkeeping, and advisory professionals broaden their expertise and stay ahead of industry changes. With a focus on knowledge growth and professional development, Refresh provides the insights and resources needed to navigate an evolving business landscape.

Expand Your Knowledge Base – Stay informed on the latest regulations, trends, and best practices
Deepen Your Expertise – Access expert-led insights to enhance your professional skills
Strengthen Your Practice – Apply new knowledge to improve efficiency and client service
Engage & Grow – Connect with peers and build a network of industry leaders

Whether you’re looking to master emerging trends, refine your skills, or gain fresh perspectives, Refresh is your go-to resource for lifelong learning and professional growth.

Knowledge is power—keep growing with Refresh.

Past Expert Speakers

Sandra Cain

Sandra Cain is the President of Kanata Tax Services, a firm she has successfully led since 1988. With more than three decades of experience in the accounting and tax industry, Sandra brings extensive practical knowledge and insight to her work with individuals and small businesses.

Her firm specializes in personal income tax, bookkeeping, and corporate tax preparation, serving clients throughout Ottawa’s west end and the greater Ottawa–Carleton region. Known for her hands-on approach and commitment to client service, Sandra has built a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and clear guidance through complex tax and reporting matters.

At Refresh 2026, Sandra will share her expertise in her session, The ABC’s of Finals & GREs, offering practical strategies and real-world insight for today’s tax professionals.

Ryan Minor

Ryan Minor is the Director of Taxation at CPA Canada and brings more than twenty years of experience in income tax practice. In his role, Ryan is actively involved in shaping and advancing discussions on Canada’s tax system, serving on numerous committees dedicated to improving tax policy, administration, and compliance.

Ryan is a frequent national speaker on tax matters, known for his ability to translate complex legislation and policy developments into practical insights for tax and accounting professionals. His work regularly supports practitioners in understanding current issues, emerging trends, and proposed reforms affecting Canadian taxpayers.

He recently completed a PhD in Law at Queen’s University, where his research focused on the effectiveness of tax policy in achieving positive economic outcomes, further strengthening his policy-driven and analytical perspective on taxation.

At Refresh 2026, Ryan will present a Tax Update, providing attendees with timely insights into recent developments, legislative changes, and policy considerations impacting the Canadian tax landscape.

Bruce Young
CPA, CA, CEA

Bruce is the founder of Collective Agreement, a Toronto-based estate and trust advisory service. He focuses on estate/trust administration and also assists trusted advisors with their clients’ incapacity and estate planning.

He earned his CA designation while at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), honing his entrepreneurial skills by specializing in insolvency and litigation support. This foundation supported his transition to business, taking on leadership roles for equity investors of midsized companies and subsequently working with startups. Consistently embracing innovative thinking, he has developed a multidisciplinary skill set and a results-oriented pragmatism.

Applying this framework to his estate and trust advisory services, he leverages a lean, tech-enabled operating model along with time-based fees, to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional estate administration services.

He works with clients across Canada, referred by legal, accounting and financial professionals typically for more complex or dispute-prone estates and trusts. Bruce has become known as the guru of estate messes and for his hands-on, personalized client service. His estate/trust administration expertise, combined with his ability to simplify its complexity for clients and advisors alike, has contributed to him becoming a valued speaker and his webinars attract strong attendance from Canada’s financial community.

February 5, 2026

• Tax Update
• CFIB Partnership
• All the BDC has to Offer
• AR Factoring
• The ABC’s of Finals & GTE’s

February 6, 2026

• Navigating CRA Audits
• Estate Preparedness
• VAT/GST Refresh

2027 Dates and Information will be available Summer 2026

For any questions or additional information, feel free to contact us at admin@atapcanada.ca.