Understand bare trusts in Canada for 2025, including agreement essentials and tax implications under CRA’s updated T3 reporting and exemption rules.
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Why Small Businesses Outsource Accounting Services?
Know why more small businesses outsource accounting services in Canada in 2025. Save time, reduce costs, and focus on growth with expert support.
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Download a 2025 ready bookkeeping engagement letter template for Canada. Set clear terms, outline services, and protect your bookkeeping firm legally.
Continue readingBuying or Selling an Accountancy Practice: What to Know
With the accounting industry on a steady growth path, now is a strategic time to consider a sale or acquisition. Buyers gain instant scale and recurring revenue, while sellers can unlock value especially if the practice has strong client retention, digital systems, and stable profits. Key to success: accurate valuation, due diligence, and a smooth transition for clients and staff.
Continue readingHow to Get Bookkeeping Clients in Canada for 2025
In 2025, getting bookkeeping clients in Canada requires more than word-of-mouth or outdated referral tactics. With SMEs embracing digital tools and demanding flexible, virtual support, bookkeepers must adopt a multi-channel strategy that speaks directly to niche industries from tech startups to dental clinics. By defining your ideal client, optimizing your online presence, and leveraging targeted SEO, you can position your services where modern Canadian businesses are already looking.
Continue readingHow to Survive a CRA Audit in 2025: Key Triggers to Know
Facing a CRA audit can feel daunting, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. Not all audits mean trouble—many are routine compliance checks. This guide from NCS Global outlines what triggers CRA audits, the difference between reviews and full audits, and practical steps to navigate the process.
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A bookkeeping service agreement is a vital document that outlines the working relationship between a business and its bookkeeper. It defines the scope of services, payment terms, confidentiality clauses, and legal responsibilities—helping prevent misunderstandings and ensuring smooth financial operations.
Continue readingCanada Work from Home Tax Credit in 2025: What to Claim
In 2025, you can claim home office expenses if you worked from home over 50% of the time for at least 4 weeks. The flat-rate method is gone, so you’ll need detailed records for things like rent, utilities, and internet. Get your T2200 form from your employer and use T777/T777S to calculate your deductions. Keep those receipts and maximize your claim!
Continue readingShortage of Accountants in Canada: CPA Fixes for 2025
In April 2024, BNN Bloomberg revealed that 90% of Canadian finance and accounting hiring managers are struggling to fill vacancies due to a shortage of accountants. With more CPAs retiring than entering the field and fewer students enrolling in accounting programs, Canada faces a looming crisis. This shortage is impacting business operations, increasing compliance risks, and causing burnout among existing professionals. To ensure the future of the accounting profession and protect economic stability, a multi-faceted solution involving government, educational institutions, and businesses is essential.
Continue readingCPA Conference 2025: Must-Attend Accounting Events in Canada
With the accounting profession rapidly evolving, attending CPA conferences in 2025 is crucial for staying informed, earning CPE credits, and networking. Key events like the CPA One Conference and the CPA Public Sector Conference provide insights on regulatory updates, technological advancements, and business strategies. These conferences are essential for CPAs looking to stay ahead of changes in tax laws, technology, and industry best practices, while also expanding their professional network.
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