For Canadian taxpayers and Business Owners

Professional Bookkeeping & Accounting

Helping Canadian taxpayers and business owners stay organized, compliant, and informed.

More Time

We take care of day-to-day bookkeeping and taxes so you can spend less time on financial tasks and more time running your business.

More Clarity

You receive accurate, organized records that help you understand where your business stands, without digging through spreadsheets.

Less Stress

With consistent processes and reliable reporting, you can feel more at ease knowing your bookkeeping and deadlines are handled properly.

Are You Really in Control of Your Numbers?

Many Canadian business owners work hard and stay busy, but still feel unsure about their financial position. When bookkeeping and accounting fall behind, small issues can quietly turn into bigger problems.

  • Growing Complexity

    As your business grows, your finances naturally become more complex. Transactions increase, reporting becomes less straightforward, and what once worked may no longer give you the clarity you need.

  • Ongoing Tax Concerns

    Uncertainty around taxes, deadlines, and compliance is common. Without clear records and timely information, it’s hard to know whether you’re prepared or exposed to unnecessary risk.

  • Too Much on Your Plate

    Many business owners end up managing their books themselves or coordinating between multiple advisors. This adds to an already full workload and makes it harder to stay focused on running the business.

Simplified Accounting for Complex Needs

We work alongside business owners to keep their financial records organized, accurate, and up to date. Our goal is to provide consistent accounting support so you can focus on running your business with clearer information and fewer distractions.

Sound Set of Books

Your financial records are kept accurate, organized, and up to date. This provides a reliable foundation for tax filings, reporting, and day-to-day decision-making.

Timely, Properly Filed Taxes

With clean records and clear information, tax filings are completed on time and with fewer last-minute issues. This helps reduce surprises and keeps you compliant with Canadian tax requirements.

Ongoing Financial Support

As your business evolves, you have consistent bookkeeping and accounting support to help address questions, changes, and new requirements as they arise.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE ASKING

Should I incorporate my business or remain a sole proprietor?

There is no "one-size-fits-all" answer, but generally, incorporation becomes beneficial once your business earns more than you need for your personal cost of living. This allows you to leave excess profit in the corporation at a lower tax rate (approx. 9% federal for the first $500,000). Incorporation also offers limited liability protection. We can perform a "break-even" analysis to see if the tax savings outweigh the additional legal and accounting costs

What are the new "Bare Trust" rules, and do I need to file?

The CRA has updated trust reporting requirements for 2026. If you are on title for a property or bank account that belongs to someone else (e.g., a parent on a child’s account for convenience), you may have a "Bare Trust." While there are now exemptions for assets under $50,000 (or $250,000 for certain family arrangements), it is vital to check your status to avoid significant "gross negligence" penalties

How should I pay myself: Salary or Dividends?

This is a strategic choice. Salary is a deductible expense for your business, creates RRSP contribution room, and requires CPP contributions (which provides a pension later). Dividends are paid from after-tax profits; they are often simpler to administer and don’t require CPP, but they don't create RRSP room. Many owners use a "mix" to optimize their personal tax bracket while saving for retirement.

HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS

Inna Zax

Personal Taxation, Toronto, Ontario

I had been searching for a trustworthy accountant for a long time, and I am truly happy that I finally found Yevgenya Symonenko. From the personal experience, she is extremely professional, reliable, and always available — consistently responding to calls and messages. Yevgenya handles personal taxes, financial matters, and business accounting quickly and accurately, explaining everything in a clear and easy-to-understand way. I feel confident and supported knowing that my taxes and finances are in good hands. I truly appreciate her dedication and highly recommend Yevgenya Symonenko to anyone looking for an excellent accountant.

Inna Zax

Alex D.

Owner of JDM Solutions, Calgary, Alberta

I’d been searching for a good accountant for quite a while and finally found Jenny. She’s always available, explains everything clearly over the phone, and makes the whole process easy and smooth. I highly recommend Jenny for anything related to budgeting and accounting.

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