Accounting & Bookkeeping

Ontario payroll compliance comes with its own rules, from provincial Employer Health Tax to daily overtime and statutory holiday eligibility. This checklist keeps your business compliant and your team paid accurately. Prefer paper? Click Download as PDF on the lefthand menu to get a printable version. Let’s get started. Step 1: Obtain a Payroll Account […]

Trying to get in touch with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can feel a bit like navigating a maze, especially when you’re already juggling a dozen other tasks. Whether you’re chasing down a remittance issue, checking the status of an objection, or just trying to update a business address, knowing where (and how) to reach […]

In the summer, temperatures go up, and urgent inquiries from clients go down. Making this is the perfect time of year to take a closer look at your current processes and workflows to identify any activities that can be automated or updated.  By tidying up payroll records and setting up automations during the slower summer […]

Managing payroll for multiple clients can be time consuming — especially during certain times of the year. So, the thought of switching payroll software solutions (on top of everything else) might feel like a harder path than trying to stick it out with your current tool or solution. But switching your payroll systems doesn’t have […]

What if one of your most underutilized advisory tools was already right at your fingertips? In our recent webinar, Leveraging Payroll Data for Smarter Financial Decisions, we explored how Canadian bookkeepers and accountants can tap into payroll data to deepen their advisory role, drive better business decisions, and elevate the value they deliver to small […]

Over the last six months, I’ve had the chance to talk to several bookkeepers and firm owners who’ve said the same thing: “I don’t take on clients with payroll.”  Which makes me question why? The reasons are consistent: I do not want to be tied down. It makes it hard to go on vacation. The […]

Vacation pay remains one of the more nuanced areas of payroll for Canadian small businesses — especially as federal and provincial standards continue to evolve. From minimum entitlements to how vacationable earnings are defined, staying compliant can be challenging.  While employment standards laws set the floor, non-union employers still have flexibility in how vacation pay […]

Payroll isn’t often seen as a driver for business growth. But, what some business owners don’t realize, is that payroll can be strategically leveraged to maximize earning potential. From providing advisory services to clients to uncovering valuable insights to inform decision making, we dive into the ways payroll can go beyond the numbers to drive […]

Payroll isn’t just another service to tack onto your bookkeeping or accounting offerings — it’s a powerful, revenue-generating opportunity that keeps clients sticky and loyal, when done right. But let’s be honest: keeping up with constantly changing payroll legislation, CRA updates, and client expectations can feel overwhelming. Especially in Canada, where compliance rules are nuanced […]

Mistakes happen. However, there are some lessons that are much better taught than experienced. Payroll is one of those. Payroll errors add up, literally. They aren’t just annoying or embarrassing, a wrong keystroke can carry heavy consequences for your business. It could mean wasted hours and resources to fix the problem — or worse, legal […]

In this post, we’ll outline the types of payroll deductions you need to make, along with which kind of remittance schedule you’ll need to follow. As advocates of simple, fast, friendly payroll, we’ll do our best to try to make this as painless as possible.

Did you know that cloud-based accounting practices are nearly twice as likely to experience revenue growth? In fact, a staggering 74% of practices using cloud-based accounting solutions reported an increase in revenue. Technology is more than a convenience, it’s a catalyst for growth. In our recent webinar, “How Technology Fuels the Success of Bookkeeping and […]

Advances in technology have transformed every industry, and payroll is no exception. Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation have revolutionized payroll processing, but one thing remains unchanged — human expertise is irreplaceable.  Adopting payroll automation isn’t just about using new tools; it’s about evolving your role. By embracing technology, bookkeepers and accountants can move […]

Payroll is often seen as an add-on service for bookkeepers and accountants, secondary to their core work. However, it can be a powerful service for growing your business, especially when serving small businesses. After all, small businesses make up 46.8% of private sector employment in Canada — that’s over 5.7 million people relying on payroll. […]

For many small businesses, payroll year-end is the ultimate test of endurance — a high-stakes challenge where mounting deadlines, complex regulations, and the risk of costly penalties converge. It’s no wonder so many business owners dread this time of year. The stress can feel overwhelming, like battling a relentless force of Kryptonite. But this is […]