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Canada & USA Businesses

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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Ongoing Business Reporting

Reconciled
Business Revenue $•••••
Operating Expenses $•••••
Accounts Reconciliation Up to Date
Financial Activity Flow Q3 — Q4

LEDGER & RECORDS

Transactions → Organized
Records → CPA Reporting

Bookkeeping and Accounting Services for Businesses

Bookkeeping and Accounting Support for Services for Businesses Across Canada &​ Outside Canada

Keep your financial records organized, up to date and useful for your business. Shami CPA provides bookkeeping and accounting support tailored to your business activities, reporting needs and ongoing financial requirements.

Core Financial Workflow

From Financial Records to Business Understanding

Connected System
Stage 01

Bookkeeping

Record & Organize
Invoice #1... +$2,400
Expense Log -$450
Vendor Pmt -$1,200
Daily Receipt +$850
Financial Records (Organized Information)
Stage 02

Accounting

Report & Interpret
Financial Performance Summary Q3 Report Ready
Revenue $48,250
Expenses $19,100
Net Position +$29,150

What Are Bookkeeping and Accounting Services?

Bookkeeping involves recording and organizing a business’s financial transactions, while accounting uses that financial information to help prepare reports, understand financial activity and support business decisions.

Bookkeeping

Maintaining organized records of sales, expenses, payments, receipts and other financial transactions.

Accounting

Using financial records to prepare and interpret financial information, including reports that help business owners understand their financial position.

Who We Help With Bookkeeping and Accounting Support

Whether you are building a new business or managing an established company, your bookkeeping and accounting needs can change as your business grows.

Audience Index

Professional Categories

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Small & Growing Businesses

For business owners who need organized financial records and ongoing accounting support without building a full in-house accounting function.

02

Corporations & Incorporated Businesses

For incorporated businesses that require reliable bookkeeping, accounting records and financial reporting to support ongoing operations.

03

Self-Employed Professionals

For professionals and business owners who need their business transactions organized and their financial records maintained throughout the year.

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Businesses With Ongoing Transactions

For businesses managing regular sales, expenses, payments, payroll or other financial activity that requires consistent record keeping.

05

Businesses Needing Ongoing Accounting Support

For businesses that already maintain some financial processes but need professional accounting support for reporting, reconciliation or ongoing financial administration.

Not sure which situation applies to you? We can help you understand the tax matters that may need to be addressed.

What We Help With

Bookkeeping and Accounting Services Based on Your Business Needs

We help businesses maintain organized financial records and access the accounting support they need throughout the year.

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Bank & Account Reconciliation

Reconciling financial accounts to help identify discrepancies and keep business records aligned with account activity.

03

Accounts Receivable & Payable

Support with tracking amounts owed to your business and amounts your business owes to suppliers and other parties.

04

Financial Reporting

Preparation of financial information and reports that help business owners understand financial activity and business performance.

05

General Ledger & Financial Records

Maintaining organized accounting records and financial information needed for ongoing accounting and reporting.

Service 01

Bookkeeping & Transaction Recording

Recording and organizing business income, expenses and other financial transactions to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.

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Ongoing Accounting Support

Continued bookkeeping and accounting assistance based on your business activities, reporting requirements and changing needs.

06

Payroll & Related Accounting Support

Accounting support related to payroll transactions and records as part of your broader bookkeeping and accounting needs.

07

GST/HST & Business Records

Support with organizing applicable GST/HST information and maintaining records needed for related accounting and reporting.

We start by understanding your business and financial needs, then establish an accounting workflow that keeps your records organized and your information current.

How Our Bookkeeping & Accounting Process Works

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01 DISCOVER

Understand Your Business

We learn about your business activities, accounting needs, existing records and the level of support required.

02 SET UP

Review Your Records

We review the available financial information and identify what needs to be organized, reconciled or brought up to date.

03

Establish Your Accounting Workflow

We determine the appropriate bookkeeping and accounting processes based on your transactions, reporting requirements and business needs.

04 Maintain

Maintain & Reconcile

Your financial transactions are recorded and accounts are reconciled as part of the agreed bookkeeping and accounting process.

05 PREPARE

Prepare Financial Information

Relevant financial information and reports are prepared to provide a clearer view of your business finances.

06 COMPLETION

Ongoing Support

We continue to support your bookkeeping and accounting needs as your business and financial requirements change.

Have Questions About Your Tax Return? Discuss Your Situation →

Why Shmai CPA

Why Work With Shami CPA for Bookkeeping & Accounting?

Moving beyond basic transaction recording. We anchor your day-to-day records within a rigorous accounting and professional oversight framework built for Canadian businesses.

Accounting Support Connected to Your Business

Your bookkeeping is part of your broader financial picture. We provide accounting support based on your business activities, records and reporting needs.

CPA-Led Financial Oversight

Your bookkeeping and accounting needs are supported within a CPA-led practice, providing professional oversight beyond basic transaction recording.

Support That Can Continue as Your Business Changes

Your accounting needs can change as your business grows. Our services can be structured around your ongoing bookkeeping, reporting and accounting requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know what level of bookkeeping support my business needs?

Can accounting support change as my business grows?

Can Shami CPA provide ongoing bookkeeping and accounting support?

Why are accurate business records important for tax and accounting?

Can bookkeeping help with GST/HST records?

Can bookkeeping help with business tax preparation?

How does accounting help business owners understand their finances?

Can bookkeeping and accounting help with financial reporting?

What is a general ledger?

Why is bank reconciliation important?

How do I know what level of bookkeeping support my business needs?

The appropriate level of bookkeeping support depends on factors such as transaction volume, business activities, existing records, reporting requirements and the accounting resources available within the business.

Can accounting support change as my business grows?

Yes. Bookkeeping and accounting needs can change as transaction volume, business activities, reporting requirements and internal resources change. The appropriate level of support should reflect the business’s current needs.

Can Shami CPA provide ongoing bookkeeping and accounting support?

Shami CPA can discuss your bookkeeping and accounting needs and determine the appropriate level of ongoing support based on your business activities, financial records and reporting requirements.

Why are accurate business records important for tax and accounting?

Accurate and organized business records provide the financial information needed to review transactions, prepare reports and support applicable tax and accounting requirements. Record-keeping needs vary depending on the business and its activities.

Can bookkeeping help with GST/HST records?

Bookkeeping can help organize transactions and financial information relevant to GST/HST reporting. The records required depend on the business’s activities, registration and reporting circumstances.

Can bookkeeping help with business tax preparation?

Organized bookkeeping provides financial records that may be needed when preparing business tax returns and reviewing business income and expenses. Bookkeeping itself does not replace the tax preparation process.

How does accounting help business owners understand their finances?

Accounting organizes and interprets financial information so business owners can better understand financial activity, business performance and financial position based on available records and reports.

Can bookkeeping and accounting help with financial reporting?

Yes. Organized bookkeeping provides the underlying financial information used in accounting and reporting. Accounting support can then help prepare relevant financial information and reports based on the business’s needs.

What is a general ledger?

A general ledger is an accounting record that organizes a business’s financial transactions by account. It forms an important part of the accounting records used to prepare and review financial information.

Why is bank reconciliation important?

Bank reconciliation compares a business’s accounting records with its bank activity to identify differences and help keep financial records consistent with account transactions.

Have specific trust tax questions? Our CPA team assists with complex Canadian and U.S. filings.

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR SITUATION

Tell Us About Your Situation

Have a question about your Your  Tax Return? Send us a few details and our team can help you determine the appropriate next step.

    Need Reliable Bookkeeping & Accounting Support?

    Whether you need ongoing bookkeeping, accounting support or help bringing your financial records up to date, Shami CPA can review your business needs and discuss the appropriate level of support.

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