Industry specific and cultural awareness
Build a deeper understanding to strengthen relationships
Clients work within industries shaped by unique cycles, pressures, and cultural norms. When lacking familiarity with those contexts, even well-intentioned advice can fall short.
This training stream is designed to help close that gap. It offers foundational knowledge about the industries and communities our clients are part of, so you can approach conversations with greater confidence, relevance, and empathy.
More industries will be added soon, each with tailored content to help you meet your clients where they are.
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Description:
This session provides participants with fundamental information about the crop industry in Canada, with a focus on accounting services.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify major crop varieties and the geographic regions where they are grown in Canada.
- Describe the production cycle of a Canadian grain farm.
- Identify major equipment types used in agriculture.
- Associate crop commodity production with financial statements and tax returns.
- Identify trends and issues in the grain industry and their impact on farmers.
- Demonstrate competent knowledge of agricultural businesses to facilitate meaningful conversations and build trusted relationships.
Target audience:
Anyone interested in learning more about the Canadian crop industry. This would be particularly relevant to:
- Agriculture professionals: Lenders, accountants, consultants, and advisors.
- Government employees: Those servicing agriculture clients.
- Industry stakeholders: Equipment manufacturers, seed suppliers, and grain marketers.
- New farmers: Individuals starting their journey in farming.
- Non-profits / institutes / associations: Those who service agriculture clients.
Delivery format:
eLearning
Length:
1 hour
Description:
This session provides team members with essential information about the beef industry in Canada, with a focus on accounting services.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe cow/calf and feedlot operations.
- Identify revenues and expenses in the beef industry.
- Explain the process of feeding cattle and growing feed.
- Recognize the roles of government and related agencies.
- Identify the equipment used in cow/calf operations, feedlots, and feed production.
Target audience:
Anyone interested in learning more about the Canadian beef industry. This would be particularly relevant to:
- Agriculture professionals: Lenders, accountants, consultants, and advisors.
- Government employees: Those servicing agriculture clients.
- Industry stakeholders: Equipment manufacturers, meat processors, feed suppliers, processors, and distributors.
- New farmers: Individuals starting their journey in farming.
- Non-profits / institutes / associations: Those who service agriculture clients.
Delivery format:
eLearning
Length:
1 hour
Description:
This session offers participants foundational knowledge of the dairy industry in Canada, with a focus on accounting services.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the components of a dairy operation.
- Identify milk boards and agencies and understand their roles.
- Explain the dairy production process.
- Describe animal care and feeding practices.
- Explain the process of growing and harvesting feed.
- Identify major equipment types used on dairy farms.
- Demonstrate understanding of dairy businesses to facilitate conversations and build trusted relationships.
Target audience:
Anyone interested in learning more about the Canadian dairy industry. This would be particularly relevant to:
- Agriculture professionals: Lenders, accountants, consultants, and advisors.
- Government employees: Those servicing agriculture clients.
- Industry stakeholders: Equipment manufacturers, feed suppliers, processors, and distributors.
- New farmers: Individuals starting their journey in farming.
- Non-profits / institutes / associations: Those who service agriculture clients.
Delivery format:
eLearning
Length:
1 hour
Description:
This session provides participants with essential information about the horticulture industry in Canada, focusing on accounting services.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify the four main areas of horticulture in Canada.
- Describe the planning aspects of horticulture production.
- Explain soil preparation, crop management, harvesting, and storing processes.
- Describe the crop selling process.
- Identify future trends in the horticulture industry.
Target audience:
Anyone interested in learning more about the Canadian horticulture industry. This would be particularly relevant to:
- Agriculture professionals: Lenders, accountants, consultants, and advisors.
- Government employees: Those servicing agriculture clients.
- Industry stakeholders: Equipment manufacturers, seed and plant suppliers, food processors, and distributors.
- New farmers: Individuals starting their journey in farming.
- Non-profits/institutes/associations: Those who service agriculture clients.
Delivery format:
eLearning
Length:
1 hour
Description:
This session equips participants with foundational knowledge of the poultry industry in Canada, focusing on accounting services.
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe egg and poultry operations.
- Identify revenues and expenses in the poultry industry.
- Explain poultry supply management.
- Describe poultry feeding processes.
- Recognize the roles of government and related agencies.
- Identify equipment used in poultry operations.
Target audience:
Anyone interested in learning more about the Canadian poultry industry. This would be particularly relevant to:
- Agriculture professionals: Lenders, accountants, consultants, and advisors.
- Government employees: Those servicing agriculture clients.
- Industry stakeholders: Equipment manufacturers, meat processors, feed suppliers, processors, and distributors.
- New farmers: Individuals starting their journey in farming.
- Non-profits/institutes/associations: Those who service agriculture clients.
Delivery format:
eLearning
Length:
1 hour
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