Tax Credits Intensive

ABOUT

NEW! Our 2-day Tax Credit Intensive workshop explores the Production department's application for and management of different types of Tax Credits.

Participants will closely examine the tax credit process and cycle, forms and other tools that are commonly implemented, as well as best practices within the accounting and production department as they apply to tax credits. The participants will explore corporate structures, communication methods with key stakeholders, cashflows, and workflow as it applies to the accounting department regarding tax credits.

This workshop will include lectures and hands-on exercises (as a group and individually) to put the content into practice. In addition to digital handouts and templates, participants are expected to have access to Google Sheets for use during some exercises.

To further your production accounting knowledge, bundle and save $100 by taking our Production Accounting Intensive workshop! To learn more about the Production Accounting + Tax Credits (Bundle), click here.

Participants must attend both days of the Tax Credits Intensive workshop to receive a Certificate of Completion from WIFT+ Toronto.

 

ELIGIBILITY

This program is geared towards Emerging (5-10 years) and Experienced (10+ years) media professionals.

Participants are expected to have a working knowledge of production accounting and accounting terminology.

If you have previously taken the introductory Production Accounting & Tax Credits module of the Media Business Essentials program, this workshop is the next level.

Participants are expected to have access to Google Sheets for use during some exercises.

DATES

Registration Open (Members): Monday, March 9, 2026

Scholarship Open: Monday, March 9, 2026

Registration Open (Public): Monday, March 16, 2026

Scholarship Close: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Registration Close: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Program Runs: Saturday, May 2, 2026 and Saturday, May 9, 2026 (9:30am - 4:30pm)

FEES

WIFT+ Toronto Members: $350 (+ HST)

Non-Members: $475 (+ HST)

One (1) scholarship is available to cover program fees for a participant in this program thanks to support from the Foundation for Foundation for WIFT+ Toronto. Scholarships are open to both WIFT+ Toronto members and non-members alike. The scholarship application deadline is Sunday, April 19, 2026 (11:59pm EDT).

To further your production accounting knowledge, bundle and save $100 by taking our Production Accounting Intensive course! To learn more about the Production Accounting + Tax Credits (Bundle), click here.

LOCATION

CSI Spadina

192 Spadina Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M5T 2C2

 

SESSIONS & INSTRUCTORS

Instructor: Alicia Petrusa - Senior Relationship Manager, Media & Entertainment - RBC

Alicia Petrusa is a Senior Relationship Manager on the Media and Entertainment team at RBC with 15 years of industry experience in producing, business affairs, and financial management. Alicia’s expertise lies in handling the logistical and financial aspects of media projects, which includes interim financing, financial acumen, negotiations, contracting, foreign exchange solutions, and other key development and production tasks. She maintains a pivotal role in demystifying the financial aspects of media creation by bridging the gap between creative entrepreneurs and decision-making stakeholders. Through her producing experience, her credits include associate producer on CBC’s Street Legal, associate producer on the Radio-Canada documentary Hymne Migratoire, and business affairs manager on the CBC drama Diggstown. She previously served as Vice President - Program Advisory Committee for the Centennial College, Film & TV Business program, and is currently on the Board for the Black Screen Office (BSO) as a member of the BSO Finance Committee.

Day 1

Through presentations, open classroom discussion, and exercises, Day 1 will focus on:

  • Interim Financing
  • Tax Credits (OFTTC, OPSTC, CPTC, CPSTC, OCASE)
  • Portals for Submissions (OC/CAVCO)
  • Funding and Business Models

DAY 2

Through presentations, open classroom discussion, and exercises, Day 2 will focus on:

  • Recoupment
  • Cash Flow
  • Explaining The Grind
  • Ontario and Other Tax Credits
  • Role of the CRTC

 

*Note: Instructors or location may change depending on availability.