This website, brainchild of Aswath Damodaran Professor of Finance at the Stern School of Business, is a treasure trove of useful market data, how to guides, and thought leadership pieces, which are frequently updated. Damodaran Online provides info regarding: equity risk premia, country risk differentials, country credit risk data, etc.

System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) is a searchable database for financial statements, annual reports, and other important documentation issued by publicly listed companies in Canada.

There are twelve (12) federal reserve banks in the US. The Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has a navigable website, and is actively involved in public education activities. The Philly Fed’s Real-Time Data Research Center “produces macroeconometric analyses and collects and maintains a variety of data sets” (e.g. CPI, GDP, GNI) which make it a great resource for researchers, and analysts.

There are twelve (12) federal reserve banks in the US. The Reserve Bank of St. Louis has a navigable website, and its trending search terms (on the landing page) means that most folks can go directly to the content that they need. All in all it’s a great resource for researchers, and analysts.

The name says it all taxamortisation.com is a great resource for finding tax amortisation rates and useful life info for intangible assets in various countries.

The definitive source for statistical data in Canada. The government agency compiles data on the economy, commodity prices, population, and even esoteric topics like internet usage.

Historical CPI data compiled by StatsCan.

The Hub presents data related to Canada’s economic and financial activity with the world. The site brings together data from several StatsCan products in an easily navigable interactive analytical tool. The Hub presents information by themes (e.g. trade, investment, employment and travel). It also provides links to more detailed data and information regarding definitions, concepts and methods.

Weekly summary of bond yields, mortgage rates, T-bill and other selected interest rates.

Daily average foreign exchange rates in CAD dollars from the Bank of Canada.

Financial and taxation statistics for enterprises, by industry type.

To drill down into data, go to the “Add/Remove Data” button, select industry type, geography, reference period, and financial and taxation components.

If a depreciable asset is acquired, the acquirer can can deduct the cost(s) over several years. This yearly deduction is called a capital cost allowance (“CCA”), and varies by asset.

Under the Accelerated Investment Incentive measure, certain capital property will be eligible for an enhanced first-year allowance. The property will be eligible if it is acquired after November 20, 2018, and becomes available for use before 2028.

As a result, eligible property currently subject to the half-year rule will qualify for an enhanced CCA equal to 3x the normal first-year deduction. Eligible property not subject to the half-year rule will qualify for 1.5x the normal first-year deduction.

KPMG’s website describes this easy to read publication as containing “Quick tax information for corporations and individuals”.

While the button below will take you to the most recent publication, copy the following link to get to Tax Facts publications from prior years: https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/services/tax/tax-facts.html

The Pepperdine Study is an annual comprehensive survey of private capital market segments. Completed under the direction of Craig R. Everett, assistant professor of finance at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School. The Study is an important source of information for private capital market required rates of return. The Pepperdine Study collates and summarizes the lending behavior of senior lenders, asset-based lenders, mezzanine funds, private equity groups, venture capital firms, angel investors, privately-held businesses, investment bankers, business brokers, limited partners, and business appraisers.