Our Services

We are a full-service bookkeeping and consulting firm. We can help you with all aspects of your finances, day-to-day operations, and long-term strategy. Need to catch up? We can help with that. Need better structure and systems? We can set you up with industry leading software. Want to better understand where your money is made (or where it's going)? We can help you with that analysis.

Bookkeeping

We meticulously record all your sales, purchases, and expenses, then ensure accuracy by reconciling with your bank and credit card statements. We highlight any discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments so your books are always balanced.

Monthly Reporting

We prepare your essential financial reports including balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and cash flow report. We can set you up with your own online dashboard. Receive the information you need in a timely manner to manage your operation.

Accounts Payable/Receivable

We can help you track and pay bills, ensuring timely payments and avoiding late charges. For receivables, we monitor customer invoices, follow up on outstanding payments, and maintain accurate records of money owed to the business.

Tax Filing

GST, PST and Income Taxes are an unavoidable part of doing business, and you need to stay in compliance. We calculate your tax liability, prepare the required forms, and ensure timely submission of tax returns. Avoid penalties and reduce the chance of audits, plus we can highlight potential tax savings.

Consultancy Services

Experiencing growth and need better financial controls, or want to make your business more competitive, we offer expert advice in how to make those investments for the best return, with the least disruption and risk. We can analyze financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities, and help you make the most informed decisions.

Budgeting and Cash Flow Management

We can assist in creating budgets, monitoring expenses, and projecting cash flow. By analyzing financial trends, we help you allocate resources effectively and maintain healthy financial stability.

Staff Training

We guide you and your employees in bookkeeping workflows and software usage. This ensures consistent and accurate data entry across the organization. We offer one-time customized training or ongoing support as needed.

How we Work

We guide you step-by-step using a proven process so you get results quickly and cost-effectively.

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1. Initial Consultation
In person or virtual

We start with a meeting to understand your business, industry, unique challenges and financial goals. We discuss expectations, general objectives and potential solutions.

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2. Engagement Agreement
Lay out the terms of the relationship

This agreement sets the foundation for a successful working relationship. It clarifies expectations regarding the scope of services, communication frequency, and pricing. Describes timing and who will do what.

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3. Collect Information
Gather your essential documents

These may include bank statements, invoices, receipts, prior tax returns, and any existing financial records. Access to your accounting software (if already in use) is crucial. We ensure confidentiality and use bank-level security measures to protect your information.

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4. Set Up Systems
Design a workflow that works for you

Configure accounting software based on your needs. Create a chart of accounts tailored to your business structure. Set up folders and digital filing systems for organizing documents. Establish protocols for data entry, categorization, and backup.

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5. Data Entry & Cleanup
Get you caught up and balanced

Accurate data entry is fundamental. Input existing financial transactions into the system, ensuring consistency and precision. Address any discrepancies or errors found during the cleanup process. Regularly reconcile bank statements to maintain accuracy.

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6. Ongoing Communication
Regular check-ins are essential

We maintain open channels of communication with you at all times. The goal is to address questions promptly, provide updates on progress, and allow adjustments as needed.

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7. Training
Educate you and your employees

We train you and your staff on basic bookkeeping practices and using accounting software efficiently. We cover topics like recording transactions, generating reports, and understanding financial statements. We explain things in English and business terms, not techie-speak. We want to empower you to participate actively in your financial management.

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8. Regular Reporting
Timely information to make the best decisions

If you engage us to handle your monthly bookkeeping, we make sure you have your financial reports within two weeks of month-end. Optionally we can also create an online dashboard for you to monitor the health of your business 24/7. We can tailor reporting formats to meet your specific needs.

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9. Additional Requirements?
Or need to make a change?

Just give us a call. We're happy to adapt our services as your business grows or needs change.

Barbara & Emmanuel

About Us

We are a husband and wife team that together has over 50 years experience running our own businesses, as well as helping a wide variety of companies and individuals get and stay organized.

We are a Certified Bookkeeper, a Microsoft Certified Professional, a Quickbooks ProAdvisor, and we have decades of real-world experience. Together we have the skills, technology and approach to help you take your business to the next level.
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Client privacy is very important to us. We take a number of actions to ensure that client data is protected and only used with consent. Read more about our Personal Information Protection Policy.