AI is changing accounting faster than most firms are ready for. In this episode, we sit down with Peter McCarroll, CPA, CA, owner of Fuel Accountants in Toronto, to talk about what's happening inside accounting firms right now, not just the hype.

We cover why most firms don't have an AI problem so much as a "what are we even trying to solve" problem, the three levels of using AI in your business (and why almost everyone gets stuck at level one), the real risks of putting client data into AI tools, and what this all means for the future of accounting careers in Canada.

If you run a firm, work in accounting, or just want to understand how AI is reshaping knowledge-based businesses, this one's worth your full attention.

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Starting October 1, 2026, British Columbia is rolling out one of its biggest PST changes in years and it's not just accountants who need to pay attention.

In this episode, we unpack what the B.C. PST expansion means for accounting, bookkeeping, tax prep, engineering, architecture, and property management services, and why the same service could be taxed differently depending on who your client is and where the work relates to. If you run a business, work with a professional services firm, or just want to understand where your invoice total is heading this fall, this episode is for you.

📌 Have questions about how these changes apply to your business?

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Stress is silently killing your business performance and your health. In this episode, former cancer researcher and executive coach Spencer DeLisle reveals the science behind why stress hijacks entrepreneur decision-making, and the simple 5-minute breathwork technique used by elite athletes and Fortune 500 executives to reset fast.

Learn how rhythmic breathing activates the vagus nerve, clears cortisol, and restores sharp thinking backed by 150+ peer-reviewed studies from Yale and Harvard.

If you're an entrepreneur struggling with burnout, mental clarity, or high-pressure performance, this episode is your game-changer.

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Do medical and paramedical practitioners really have GST/HST issues—even if they think they don’t? In this episode, we unpack the hidden GST/HST risks facing medical and para-medical offices and clinics, shared practices, and fee sharing arrangements with associates.

Join us as GST/HST specialist David Crawford, explaining where practitioners commonly get it wrong, how GST/HST exemptions work, and what clinic owners and operators can do to avoid costly tax surprises from the CRA.

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Are you really ready to exit your business — personally, financially, and operationally?

In this episode of Your Business Unleashed, we sit down with Gord McFarlane of McFarlane Transition Advisors to reveal three powerful Value Builder assessments business owners can take for free. Learn how the Personal Readiness (PRE) Score, Freedom Score, and Sellability Score help you understand exit readiness, retirement funding, and how attractive your business is to buyers.

If you’re a business owner thinking about selling — now or someday — this episode shows how early planning can protect and maximize the value of your life’s work.

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Running a business in Canada? Don’t let weak record‑keeping sink your tax savings. In this episode, Canadian indirect tax expert David Crawford explains why documentation is the backbone of CRA compliance—from ITCs and GST/HST to vehicle and travel claims.

You’ll learn which records to keep, how long to retain them, and simple systems to stay audit‑ready. Avoid denied deductions, penalties, and stress—set up smart processes that protect your business and cash flow.

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What does it really take to grow a construction or trades company from a one-person show to a 90-person team—while treating people well?

On Your Business Unleashed, host Clayton Achen talks with Taylor Ross, founder of TDR Electric, one of the Lower Mainland’s leading electrical contractors. In just 10 years, TDR has scaled into:

• Large commercial and multifamily construction
• EV charging infrastructure and retrofits
• Service and maintenance across the Lower Mainland

At the core of that growth? A bold vision and a people-first culture.

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Unlock the real value of your company—before the CRA, a buyer, or a deal deadline forces the issue.

In this episode of Your Business Unleashed, host Clayton Achen sits down with a power panel on valuations: Rob Worthington (tax partner, MLT Aikins), Mark Mielke (M&A partner, MLT Aikins), and Gord McFarlane (President, McFarlane Transition Advisors; valuation leader for Achen Henderson). Together they break down why business valuations matter long before a sale—from tax planning, estate freezes, and succession to M&A negotiations, ESOPs (employee stock option plans), and employee ownership structures.

If you’re a Canadian business owner in Calgary (or anywhere in Canada) eyeing growth, transition, or a future sale, this conversation gives you the playbook to maximize value and minimize risk.

Tap play to learn what drives valuation, what tanks it, and the steps to take 2–3 years before you sell—so you don’t leave money on the table. Show notes include guest contacts and resources.

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