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Practical guidance on bookkeeping, tax, payroll and Virtual CFO work — written for growing businesses and the CPA firms that serve them.

Why Outsource Accounting? 7 Reasons to Help You Decide
September 24, 2023
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Why Outsource Accounting? 7 Reasons to Help You Decide

Seven practical reasons businesses hand their accounting to an external team — from focus and expertise to audit readiness and better reporting.

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Direct Deposit of Payments from Canada Revenue Agency
September 24, 2023
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Direct Deposit of Payments from Canada Revenue Agency

How to have CRA payments deposited straight into your bank account, and what registering for direct deposit does — and does not — authorise.

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Factoring Solutions – As a Tool of Working Capital Finance
September 24, 2023
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Factoring Solutions – As a Tool of Working Capital Finance

Factoring lets a business sell its receivables to a bank or financial institution at a discount. Here is how the arrangement works and what it costs.

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Electronic Sales Suppression Software – Illegal and Attracts Severe Penalties
September 24, 2023
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Electronic Sales Suppression Software – Illegal and Attracts Severe Penalties

Zapper software used to conceal sales carries CRA penalties up to $100,000 and jail terms up to five years. The Voluntary Disclosure Program is the way back.

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Tax Breaks for FIFA World Cup Sponsors
September 24, 2023
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Tax Breaks for FIFA World Cup Sponsors

FIFA requires host countries to grant tax exemptions to it and its sponsors. Campaigners argued Brazil gave up substantial revenue as a result.

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6 Steps of Canada Payroll Taxes
September 24, 2023
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6 Steps of Canada Payroll Taxes

Employers, trustees and payers must deduct CPP, EI and income tax. These six steps cover the obligations, the deadlines and the cost of missing them.

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Essential GST/HST Facts: Top 3 Tips
September 24, 2023
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Essential GST/HST Facts: Top 3 Tips

Who has to register for GST/HST, what registrants must file, and what it costs when you get it wrong.

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How to Share Accounting Documents
September 24, 2023
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How to Share Accounting Documents

The first practical challenge in outsourcing your accounting is getting the paperwork across. Cloud storage is the simplest answer.

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Automate Accounting Document Sharing
September 24, 2023
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Automate Accounting Document Sharing

Want to automate document sharing? With Gmail and Google Drive you can route every bill and receipt to your accountant without rekeying anything.

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Cloud Accounting v Traditional Accounting
September 24, 2023
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Cloud Accounting v Traditional Accounting

Cloud accounting stores your data on an online server you can reach from anywhere. Here is how it compares with traditional on-premise accounting.

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Importance of a Document Management System
September 24, 2023
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Importance of a Document Management System

A document management system tracks, manages and stores your documents. Here is what to look for when choosing one.

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Quick Turnaround Time (TAT)
September 24, 2023
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Quick Turnaround Time (TAT)

Turnaround time is the gap between submitting a task and getting it back. In accounting, a short one keeps your books close to real time.

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QuickBooks Online: Recurring Transactions
September 24, 2023
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QuickBooks Online: Recurring Transactions

A recurring transaction repeats on a set schedule. Setting them up in QuickBooks Online saves time on every entry you would otherwise rekey each month.

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Expenditure Control – A Small Step to Incur Huge Profits
September 24, 2023
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Expenditure Control – A Small Step to Incur Huge Profits

Expenditure control reduces cost without cutting essential spend — and, unlike plain cost cutting, it protects the quality of what you deliver.

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9 Things You Must Know About Client Account
September 24, 2023
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9 Things You Must Know About Client Account

If you are, or plan to become, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, the Client Account Regulation applies to you. Here is what it requires.

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What is Invoice Processing Services?
September 24, 2023
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What is Invoice Processing Services?

Invoice processing is a dedicated service covering verification, recording, PO mapping and reconciliation — and it has a direct impact on the business.

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With Clients, We Have to Think Like Clients
September 25, 2023
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With Clients, We Have to Think Like Clients

Based on personal experience and reading, a small effort to walk an extra mile towards good client communication.

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Better Financial Decisions – Accounting
September 25, 2023
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Better Financial Decisions – Accounting

Accounting is the language of finance. It conveys the financial position of a business to anyone who wants to know.

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Remote Workers are More Productive
September 25, 2023
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Remote Workers are More Productive

Whether your office has recently gone remote or you’re considering making the change yourself, you should weigh the pros and cons of each work style.

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How can I save taxes through deductions?
September 26, 2023
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How can I save taxes through deductions?

Taxpayers in the US can reduce their tax obligations by taking advantage of a variety of deductions.

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Canada GST/HST/Sales Tax Guide for Digital Businesses
September 26, 2023
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Canada GST/HST/Sales Tax Guide for Digital Businesses

It is really difficult to understand GST/HST/PST in Canada. I have just tried out to sort it out in an

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E-commerce Sales Tax: Everything You Need to Stay Tax Planning & Compliant
September 26, 2023
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E-commerce Sales Tax: Everything You Need to Stay Tax Planning & Compliant

In recent times, most of the businesses are on the e-commerce platform and sell all over the world. It is

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How to Save Personal Taxes and Tax Preparation in USA
September 26, 2023
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How to Save Personal Taxes and Tax Preparation in USA

RRSP(Registered Retirement Saving Plan) herein referred to as a fund can be used as a tool to save personal taxes

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The IRS Is Offering Relief to Taxpayers Affected By Hurricane Ian
September 26, 2023
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The IRS Is Offering Relief to Taxpayers Affected By Hurricane Ian

Recently, a storm hit the area of Florida which caused the loss of lives. IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has recently

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Debt Modification and Cash Flow
September 26, 2023
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Debt Modification and Cash Flow

IFRS 9 – Debt Modifications There can be various modifications in the terms of your debt agreements such as change

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Audit Materiality & Significance of Financial Statements
September 26, 2023
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Audit Materiality & Significance of Financial Statements

‘Materiality’ – If you are an audit or accounting professional, this term should sound very much familiar to you. Right from

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Form W-2 Wage and Corporate tax: What It Is and How to Read It
September 26, 2023
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Form W-2 Wage and Corporate tax: What It Is and How to Read It

What is W2? W2 is a form prepared, filed with the IRS and shared to all the employees. The structure

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What Is Audit Support and How Does Audit Documentation Work?
September 26, 2023
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What Is Audit Support and How Does Audit Documentation Work?

Introduction: If you have been fortunate enough to work with a good Auditing firm, you must have come across the

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A guide to period-end closure of the Accounts Payable
September 26, 2023
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A guide to period-end closure of the Accounts Payable

Being accounting professionals, we need to be on top of things when it comes to the period-end closure of the books

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How to determine a functional currency in financial reporting
September 26, 2023
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How to determine a functional currency in financial reporting

Introduction : With the ever increasing globalization, many companies around the world are expanding their reach to multiple countries. The

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A Synopsis of IFRS 16 – Accounts Receivable
September 26, 2023
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A Synopsis of IFRS 16 – Accounts Receivable

Introduction: Accounts receivable – IFRS 16 has removed the classification concept between operating and finance leases in the lessee’s books

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The Pros and Cons of Outsourced Accounting Services for Businesses
September 26, 2023
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The Pros and Cons of Outsourced Accounting Services for Businesses

Outsourcing your accounting brings cost control and specialist expertise, but also less direct oversight. An honest look at both sides.

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Why Virtual Accounting Is the Future
September 26, 2023
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Why Virtual Accounting Is the Future

Virtual accounting has changed how businesses keep their books: real-time figures, access from anywhere and lower overheads. What the shift means.

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Types of Accounting Services that you can Outsource
September 26, 2023
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Types of Accounting Services that you can Outsource

Not every finance task needs to stay in-house. Which accounting functions businesses most commonly outsource, and what each one actually covers.

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Benefits of Outsourced Accounting Services
September 26, 2023
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Benefits of Outsourced Accounting Services

Introduction: In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, companies are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and

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What’s Included in Virtual CFO Services? Why Is It A Growing Trend?
September 26, 2023
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What’s Included in Virtual CFO Services? Why Is It A Growing Trend?

A Virtual CFO gives a growing business senior financial oversight without a full-time hire. What the role covers and where the model is heading.

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Affordable Bookkeeping for Startups: Essential Strategies and Solutions
August 1, 2025
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Affordable Bookkeeping for Startups: Essential Strategies and Solutions

Managing a startup is an exciting yet challenging journey, often demanding founders to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. While launching products

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Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) Rules in Canada
October 8, 2025
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Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) Rules in Canada

Canada's EIFEL rules limit how much interest and financing expense a business can deduct. What the rules cover, who they apply to and what to check.

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SR&ED Eligibility & Compliance Guide for Canadian Businesses
October 9, 2025
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SR&ED Eligibility & Compliance Guide for Canadian Businesses

SR&ED Eligibility, Compliance Requirements, and Filing Guide for Canadian Businesses Innovation drives business growth, but research and development can strain

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The Real Cost of Bad Bookkeeping & How to Fix It Fast
October 29, 2025
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The Real Cost of Bad Bookkeeping & How to Fix It Fast

The Real Cost of Bad Bookkeeping (and How to Fix It Fast) Every business owner knows that bookkeeping is essential,

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How an E-commerce Brand Went from Chaos to Clarity
November 4, 2025
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How an E-commerce Brand Went from Chaos to Clarity

E-commerce Accounting Services: How a Brand Went from Chaos to Clarity (Real brand name replaced for confidentiality purposes) When a

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How a $12M Construction Project Nearly Collapsed
November 19, 2025
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How a $12M Construction Project Nearly Collapsed

When the Numbers Don’t Add Up: How a $12M Construction Project Nearly Collapsed (And the Warning Signs Every Builder Ignores)

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