Hosted by Baker Tilly Tax partner Rocky Bhatia, Opportunity Rocks tackles key topics and issues impacting Canadian businesses. From increasingly complex tax legislation to the emergence of new technologies, today’s business landscape presents both unprecedented challenges – and new opportunities. Featuring Rocky’s signature “no-nonsense approach,” this podcast is all about empowering business owners and entrepreneurs with valuable insight, fresh perspective and trusted guidance.
Unlocking Tax Savings with IPPs and Flow-Through Shares (Ep. 10)
In this episode, Rocky Bhatia interviews Ethan Astaneh, a seasoned wealth advisor at Nicola Wealth, about innovative tax strategies for Canadian business owners. They explore the benefits and complexities of Individual Pension Plans (IPPs) and flow-through shares, providing valuable insights into optimizing retirement and investment planning. Major Topics Individual Pension Plans (IPPs) as a retirement toolFlow-through shares and tax credits for resource companiesTax strategies for high-incom...
18 Feb 2026
Attract and retain top new generational talent (Ep. 9)
Rocky Bhatia sits down with five Baker Tilly co-op students for an insightful conversation about new generations. The discussion challenges common stereotypes about Gen Z (job hopping, non-traditional work priorities) and takes a close look at how technology, hybrid work and flexibility shape career expectations. Explore what motivates the next generation, how they approach professional growth and what employers can do to attract and retain top talent.
5 Jan 2026
A journey of climbing to new heights (Ep. 8)
Rocky Bhatia sits down with Jatinder Bassi, President of Echelon Insurance, to discuss career progression and professional growth. The illuminating conversation offers practical insights on transitioning from public accounting to industry, navigating leadership challenges, mentorship, the value of professional associations and building long-term success.
8 Oct 2025
Successful succession, when the time is right (Ep. 7)
Rocky Bhatia sits down with Howard Ma, Director at Baker Tilly Canada Capital, to discuss succession and exit planning strategies for business owners. The conversation offers expert insights into determining valuations, deal structures, the right timing for selling a business, creating competitive markets for buyers, plus much more.
25 Jul 2025
Cross-border order: Tax issues for Canadians with U.S. ties (Ep. 6)
Rocky Bhatia is joined by Baker Tilly colleagues John Demetri and Cathy Wong to demystify the complex world of cross-border taxation for Canadians with U.S. connections. They discuss exemptions offered by the Canada-U.S. tax treaty, U.S. estate tax exposure, departure tax imposed when Canadians move south of the border, plus much more.
11 Jun 2025
Balancing purpose and professional growth (Ep. 5)
Ron Monteiro discusses with Rocky Bhatia how individuals can discover purpose and achieve professional growth by cultivating self-awareness and engaging with organizational culture in this interview.
23 Apr 2025
Cross-border Canada and U.S. tax advice (Ep. 4)
Rocky Bhatia is joined by Vance Langford of Langford Law for the first episode of Opportunity Rocks to feature a guest from outside the Baker Tilly network. Tapping into Langford’s cross-border legal expertise, they discuss strategies for Canadian businesses seeking to expand their operations into the U.S.
5 Mar 2025
U.S. and legislation changes (Ep. 3)
Rocky Bhatia is joined by Sean Grant-Young, National Director of Tax for Baker Tilly in Canada. They discuss recent changes to Canadian tax legislation, cross-border business challenges posed by the Trump administration and much more.
29 Jan 2025
U.S. tax law (Ep. 2)
Rocky Bhatia looks at what doing business in the U.S. means for Canadian companies – and considers how they can navigate the complexities of U.S. tax laws.
25 Nov 2024
Introducing Opportunity Rocks (Ep. 1)
Welcome to Opportunity Rocks! Host Rocky Bhatia kicks the series off with his signature “no-nonsense approach,” laying the foundation for what’s to come.
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YouTube views
132,199
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Spotify
3.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100
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12
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
32
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