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Since 2011, we’ve secured over $600 million in funding for more than 1,500 businesses to fuel their growth and innovation.
Ever wonder how innovative companies protect large SR&ED claims during government audits?
Symend CFO & COO Aly Khan Musani shares their experience navigating two CRA audits on our latest What The Tech podcast.
The key? Strategic partnership with SR&ED specialists who understand both completeness (capturing all eligible expenses) and defensibility (surviving scrutiny).
"When you're putting in a claim like that, you have to know there's potential it could be audited," Musani explains. "What are you going to do if you get the letter that says we'd like to come in and take a peek at what is making up this number? How are you going to be able to defend that number?"
Symend's approach involves:
Developing audit strategy and response plans in advance
Identifying potential soft spots in claims proactively
Pressure-testing responses based on patterns from other audits
Maintaining comprehensive documentation from day one
The result? Successful audits and continued access to non-dilutive funding that fuels innovation—without distracting the team from building behavioral science solutions that help millions of customers.
Musani also discusses maximizing IRAP funding and government internship programs, including their annual intern showcase where 17 students present their summer projects to the entire company.
https://boast.ai/resources/podcasts/the-right-message-at-the-right-time-with-aly-khan-musani-of-symend/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=what_the_tech
Climate change and a passion for technology sparked an incredible 20-year journey for Leigh Christie.
What started as a skateboard and ski board company has evolved into MistyWest, an engineering consultancy creating intelligent devices that operate in underground mines and airports around the world.
https://boast.ai/resources/podcasts/what-the-tech-episode-78-driving-infrastructure-independent-innovation-with-leigh-christie-of-mistywest/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=what_the_tech_podcast
On our latest What The Tech podcast, Christie shares:
How his team pivoted from electric vehicles when the market crashed
Why their AI camera at YVR airport can identify more than a dozen different vehicle types
The incredible funding opportunities available in Canada's innovation ecosystem
How community building through events like the legendary CES Founders and Friends party drives long-term success
Listen to learn about finding your unique position in the tech market and building solutions that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
08/15/2025
💡 Time tracking for SR&ED doesn't have to slow your team down.
The best documentation systems integrate naturally into existing workflows—they don't create extra admin burden.
Here's what audit-ready time tracking actually looks like:
✅ Who: Clear team member identification and roles
✅ What: Specific technical challenges (not just "development")
✅ When: Contemporaneous time records
✅ Why: Direct connections to scientific/technical uncertainties
The goal isn't to track tax eligibility—that's what we do. Your goal is documenting your innovation process so thoroughly that eligibility becomes obvious.
Learn how to build time tracking that actually strengthens your R&D management 👉 https://boast.ai/blog/sr-ed/time-tracking-for-sred-the-new-reality-every-canadian-innovator-needs-to-know/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=
07/30/2025
We’re honored to share that Boast.AI has been named the 2025 R&D Tax Credit Software Advisory Firm of the Year in the U.S. by Advisory Excellence.
This recognition means a lot to us and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible trust and partnership of our clients, partners, and team.
- To our clients: thank you for believing in us to help power your innovation.
- To our partners: thank you for standing beside us as we scale our impact.
- To our employees: your dedication and heart continue to drive our mission forward every day.
We’re proud of this milestone but even more excited for what’s ahead as we continue to help innovative companies fuel growth through R&D Tax Credit programs.
From all of us at Boast, thank you!
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