As a small business owner, the collection of HST may be seen as a nuisance and for some it may feel as if you are acting as a tax collector. Like it or not, we all have to comply, file and remit the HST we have collected. Whether you complete your HST return yourself, have software calculate it for you, or…
Over my career, I’ve seen a lot of journal entries and I’ve seen what can happen to someone’s livelihood when bookkeeping mistakes are made. The fact is, that one of the most common reasons a business fails is due to poor financial management. Your financial records will tell you where you stand: How much cash you have, Where the cash…
We have all heard of the shoebox accounting system where all of the receipts are put into a box and taken to the accountant or bookkeeper to be sorted and turned into financial statements or a tax return. If you really want to save on professional bookkeeping fees (and your bookkeeper will appreciate it), here is a sure fire filing system to…
Over the next 2 – 3 weeks, you will start receiving your tax slips in the mail. Most T4’s and T5’s must be submitted to you by the end of February and T3’s will follow a short time after. As you start getting ready to file, you may want to consider using a professional to help you with your tax…
If you are an Edward Jones Limited Partner in the United States and are looking for someone to prepare your Canadian T1 non-resident tax return, we can help. The partner of this accounting firm was a long-time Edward Jones LP in the Mississauga Home office who had responsibility for the Canadian Finance Department. He is has the skill and experience…
Bookkeeping is an important part of your business! The information in your bookkeeping system tells you how your business is performing and helps you make informed decisions. Without an effective bookkeeping system, you can easily lose track of you cash flows and potentially get in some hot water with the CRA. Bookkeepers Save Time As a busy business owner, it’s…
