Posted November 2, 2026

Direct Tips gave operators a cleaner way to pay out gratuities. It also raised the bar on how shared tips are governed. If your team pools tips, the CRA expects a Tip Committee that is properly set up, documented, and actually running, not just on paper.

In this session with the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia, Afshin Mousavian, Co-Founder of Actual and former restaurant owner, breaks down how to go from “we know we need one” to a committee that runs smoothly shift after shift.

Afshin will cover:

• How Direct Tips and Controlled Tips are treated, and where Nova Scotia’s provincial rules fit in
• Setting up your Tip Committee: who sits on it, how decisions get made, and what happens when the vote splits
• The paper trail: what records to keep so your tip pool holds up if the CRA comes asking

Built for owners, GMs and managers at restaurants, hotels, bars, cafés, golf courses and other hospitality businesses across Nova Scotia. You’ll leave with a clear plan you can start on the same week.

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About Actual
Actual is the financial ops platform built for hospitality. From tip pooling and instant payouts to payroll, compliance and real-time reporting, Actual automates the back office for restaurants, hotels, cafes and more. Trusted by thousands of employees across hundreds of locations, it helps operators save time, reduce risk, and build trust with their teams. Learn more at onactual.com

About Afshin Mousavian
Afshin Mousavian is a serial entrepreneur and former restaurant owner who co-founded Actual, a hospitality platform that helps restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups automate operations, simplify tip management, and improve compliance. Drawing on his experience in both hospitality and technology, including time at Shopify, Afshin is passionate about building automation that delivers immediate impact by solving everyday challenges for operators and their teams.