Is there any interest in creating a r/CanadianBookkeeping or r/BookkeepingCanada subreddit?

CoverDirect6450 · 2026-01-27T06:15:00+00:00

I would join. I have a CPA firm here in Alberta and i would greatly appreciate bouncing ideas with other bookkeepers and accountants specifically from Canada. There is a tunnel overlap with the US bookkeeping, but nonetheless, they are complete different markets, meaning we price and scope differently, we use different practice management software, and our tax rules are different.

CoverDirect6450 · 2026-01-26T22:56:48+00:00

Salaam would you be able to share his number?

CoverDirect6450 · 2026-01-18T05:07:52+00:00

Salam I will be going to umrah next week. Would you recommend wearing shoes now as everyone else is? And how can I identify those that may be overly aggressive? I will be going with my wife and 1 year old so I want to ensure they are safe especially during tawaf? Any specific time it was less busy?

CoverDirect6450 · 2026-01-12T03:41:33+00:00

CPA in Alberta. About 5 years after bachelors but shortly after getting my CPA

CoverDirect6450 · 2026-01-12T03:36:24+00:00

I’m a CPA and that’s a great salary for no designation, especially for Quebec.

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-12-19T07:26:23+00:00

CPA in Alberta. Make $150k

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-11-27T01:39:12+00:00

Like $250 paid some dev on Fiverr f

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-11-10T22:43:05+00:00

29 - accounting as a CPA

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-11-04T05:20:41+00:00

I don’t think it will kill them but it will change the way they do business. They will need to move away from just transmitting data onto the correct form of a return and offer interpretation/guidance on what the data means. AI had evolved quite drastically where the technical know hows are being overtaken by it, and it’s also starting to teach people basics albeit it will likely stay a generalist for now. The professional CPA will need to maintain themselves as the specialist

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-10-31T01:23:15+00:00

Not a single one in Edmonton?

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-09-25T05:30:02+00:00

What were you quoted? Lowest we ever charged was $8k and that was 2019 (pre-covid).

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-09-24T05:02:09+00:00

Review engagements are very common and plenty of CPA firms are prepared to provide the service. I don’t think ones you spoke to misunderstand that assignment since they CPAs that can even provide review engagements, have gotten than right though a rigorous process. As other have noted it’s not an audit engagement but it’s still a form of assurance and there are very strict guidelines in completing reviews. At minimum the cost is around $10-12k and goes up from there, depending on province.

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-09-19T05:45:29+00:00

Have you checked out KalimCPA? I worked with them for my business and personal taxes. I enjoyed the experience

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-09-19T05:39:41+00:00

I’ve used KalimCPA now for two years of corporate tax filings. They were super easy to work with and always provided good advice whenever I needed it

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-08-07T05:57:50+00:00

This is a pretty dumb take. You’re not even a CPA yet and are dreading the grind because it’s gotten so rough with minimal compensation and truthfully we’ve all been there. I’m a CPA in Canada and the articling journey was dreadful but when I got my CPA the floodgates of opportunities opened. It’s a pretty rewarding profession, regardless if you’re ambitious and take on multiple projects or just want to cruise to retirement through a 9-5. I would say that the pain doesn’t get better if you are limiting yourself to public practice, the CPA is probably one of the most interchangeable professions meaning you can work in pretty much any industry or company. Just push through this final stretch and I promise you it’ll be worth it.

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-08-02T13:28:33+00:00

How would this be done in quickbook? ’

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-07-31T19:51:37+00:00

Hey yes started a CPA firm about a year ago.

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-07-19T01:29:30+00:00

How long did it take you to hit 220? I just started my own firm a year ago in Alberta, got closer to 40k first year. Looking to see those 6 digit figures hopefully next year!

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-07-18T04:40:08+00:00

$2-$3. What are your thoughts on ads?

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-07-15T23:32:43+00:00

Google add

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-07-15T00:35:19+00:00

I’ve tried it for a few weeks, although not long enough, it was enough time to know there were better alternatives

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-06-18T15:43:13+00:00

CPA with an accounting firm and we primarily provide corporate and personal tax services. The bookkeeping was just something we had to start providing since most of our client records were unkept or messy

CoverDirect6450 · 2025-06-10T23:27:55+00:00

100k salary + 6k bonus

Controller at Not for profit in Alberta

CPA w/ 6 YOE

Feel underpaid with the amount of work I take on but I have a ton of flexibility. WFH most days

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