Smart Bookkeeping for Online Retailers in Canada
E-commerce in Canada is still expanding at a high rate. From Vancouver to Halifax, business people are opening up online stores and accessing consumers across the country. The sales are skyrocketing, and behind each sale, there is a complex web of financial documents that should be handled with a lot of care. Bookkeeping is the […]
ISO 14001 – Implementing, Testing and Certification
Executive Summary The ISO 14001 has become the international standard of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in an age where sustainability is no longer a choice. In the case of Canadian corporations, adherence to ISO 14001:2015, besides its environmental responsibility, serves purposes such as meeting regulatory requirements of federal and provincial environmental regulation, improving corporate image, […]
10 Tax-Saving Tips for Canadian Small Business Owners in 2025
Being a small business owner in Canada is a challenging and rewarding task. Taxation is one of the greatest problems encountered by entrepreneurs. Taxes can take away profit without appropriate planning and reduce the capacity to reinvest to grow. Careful plans, however, allow the owners of businesses to keep more income, enhance cash flow, and […]
ERP Platforms for Small Businesses and Their Advantages Over Conventional Accounting Systems
The SMBs in Canada are growing beyond the ability to handle the traditional accounting software such as Quickbooks and Xero. These platforms are good entry points to bookkeeping, invoicing and limited compliance, but they are suboptimal when companies need integrated processes, real-time insights, scalability, and automation of processes. The formerly large corporation-only domain Enterprise Resource […]
Bookkeeping Tips for SaaS Businesses in Canada in 2025
The Canadian SaaS (Software as a Service) market has been developing considerably during the last ten years. Be it a startup of cloud-based productivity tools or a more established platform of managing corporate processes, bookkeeping, and, more so, financial management, it is essential. By the year 2025, SaaS companies in Canada will require more than […]
The CFO Challenge: Navigating Reporting Obligations for Canadian Public Issuers
Executive Summary The position of Chief Financial Officer of a Canadian public issuer is one that is subject to a very unusual set of liabilities. In contrast to their private-sector counterparts, CFOs operating in the public markets have compressed regulatory timeframes, broad disclosure guidelines, and individual responsibility under certification regimes. The two-fold cost of having […]
14 Government Grants You Should Know in Canada in 2025
Canadian entrepreneurs and business owners are always on the lookout for ways to grow, modernize, and remain competitive. One of the best ways to do this, without taking on debt, is by accessing government grants. These non-repayable funding options offer financial support across industries, sectors, and business sizes. But here’s the challenge. Many businesses don’t […]
Change Management as Part of Finance Transformation: Strategies for Effective Implementation and Business Success
Executive Summary Finance transformation is no longer an option. It has turned into a corporate necessity. This shift is being precipitated by regulatory changes, new technologies and pressure to be efficient. The functions of finance are being redefined in order to generate value. Systems and processes attract the bulk of investment. Yet the biggest reason […]
Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: Unlock the Financial Code for Your Small Business Success
Struggling to pick the right accounting method for your Edmonton-based small business? Let’s crack the code on cash vs. accrual accounting and discover which one fuels your financial growth! Discover the key differences between cash and accrual accounting for small businesses in Canada. Learn pros, cons, tax implications, and which method suits your Edmonton business […]
Buyer-Side Due Diligence: Key Steps and Critical Considerations
Buyer-side due diligence is not a mere formality as far as acquisition is concerned. It is the most critical of all protections to certify value, risk discovery, and plan to integrate. It is typically broken down into steps, purpose and considerations. This blog is a walkthrough of the key steps along with the key factors […]
