Articles: Bookkeeping

Last updated: Apr. 3, 2019 If you’re a small business owner chances are you like doing things on your own. While there are a lot of benefits to running your own business, unless you love math and crunching numbers, odds are bookkeeping and preparing your taxes are not something you love to do. If this is … Read more

Last updated: Feb. 20, 2019 Each year, more than 1 million Canadian employers fill out more than 9 million ROE forms for their employees, according to the Government of Canada. A record of employment (ROE) is the single most important document in the Employment Insurance (EI) program. As an employer, find out what your responsibilities are … Read more

Last updated: Feb. 6, 2019 When you run a small business, one of the most important things you’ll find yourself doing on a periodic basis is tracking the amount of cash going in and out of your business – or in accounting jargon, cash flow. However, as an entrepreneur you’re to juggling many responsibilities all at … Read more

Last updated: Jun. 20, 2018 A lot of small business owners think accounting is, without question, one of the most boring jobs in the world. But, recent developments and new technology have been reshaping the accounting industry. Small businesses that want to simplify their accounting and bookkeeping work need to embrace and adapt to new accounting … Read more

Last updated: Jun. 13, 2018 If you’re a small business owner in Canada, there are a large number of tax deductions you can claim against your small business spending. This helps minimize your tax burden and maximize your business income. Take Advantages of Tax Deductions This is the most obvious option. Tax deductions help reduce your … Read more

Last updated: May. 16, 2018 Canada’s agricultural industry has evolved over the last 50 years, and not just when it comes to farming implements. The way farm operators maintain their business and financial records has changed dramatically too. Where some farmers used to keep handwritten records and just hand their tax professional a box of receipts, … Read more

Last updated: May. 9, 2018 Budgeting for information technology (IT) services can be a challenge for small businesses. While many people may imagine an IT department as a team of nerds answering computer questions, what IT system looks like differs from business to business. In general, IT systems can include: Employee technical support for devices (desktop … Read more

Last updated: May. 17, 2017 The Evolving Nature of Farm Accounting Many people might associate farming with getting back to the land. But the fact is that farming has changed; the long lonely days without electricity, running water, a radio, and central heating is long gone. Today’s agricultural operations are much more modern and business-oriented. To … Read more