Dougan Irwin & Associates CPAs

08/07/2026

Thinking of selling your business? One of the biggest decisions in a business sale is whether it’s structured as an asset sale or a share sale. Understanding the differences can have a significant impact on the tax outcome. Learn more in one of our recent articles:

When selling a business in Canada, one of the first questions to consider is whether to structure the deal as an asset sale or a share sale. Each option carries very different tax consequences and practical implications for both the buyer and seller. Below is an overview of how these two approaches....

05/27/2026

We’re pleased to share the launch of our new website!

Our goal was to create a more modern, user-friendly experience that better reflects our firm and the clients we serve. The new site provides updated information on our services, team, and resources to help support your financial and business needs.

We invite you to explore the new website here:

www.douganirwin.ca

04/30/2026

DI&A was pleased to be one of the many supporters at the British Columbia Nurses’ Union convention in Vancouver this year. It’s a small way for us to recognize the incredible work nurses do across BC—thank you for all that you do!

04/21/2026

Big thanks to Dougan Irwin & Associates CPAs for coming aboard as a Crew Sponsor for ⛳⚓ ALL HANDS ON DECK – Nanaimo Navy League Golf Classic ⚓⛳

Their support helps fuel opportunities for over 125 local youth through Navy League and Sea Cadet programming,from leadership development to safe on-water skills.

We’re incredibly grateful to have community-minded businesses like this behind us.

03/31/2026

This time of year, CRA-related scams are increasingly common — and they’re getting more convincing.

A couple important reminders to protect yourself:

CRA will not contact you for information by text message. If you get a text claiming to be from the CRA — it’s a scam.

Emails from the CRA won’t include login links or specific addresses to send payment to. They may notify you to check your online mail, but you’ll need to go directly to the CRA website yourself. Never click a direct link in the email to log in.

CRA may contact you via phone, but they won’t ask for sensitive personal information such as passwords or banking details.

When in doubt, go directly to your CRA online mailbox through the official website, or contact their primary telephone line yourself.