Paperless bookkeeping in Edmonton, Alberta, for practices across Canada
Calm, accurate bookkeeping for practices, studios, and service businesses.
Know what’s yours, what to set aside for tax, and where things stand every month. Paperless bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online or Xero, plus payroll, for service businesses across Canada, connected to Square, Jane, Mindbody, or Vagaro.
Full-service bookkeeping starts at $350 a month, plus applicable taxes. That covers a simple business: one bank account, around 20 transactions a month, no payment processor or sales tax return, monthly reports, a monthly meeting, and your software.
- ✓Knowing what’s really yours
- ✓Tax time without the scramble
- ✓More headspace for your clients
CPBCertified Professional Bookkeeper
Certified AdvancedQuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
2022Emerging Leader of the Year, CPB Canada Bookkeeping Excellence Awards- Edmonton, ABserving clients across Canada
Sound familiar?
Running your business is plenty. The books shouldn’t keep you up at night.
Before
- Your payouts never quite match what lands in the bank
- You’re not sure what you really earned after fees
- Business expenses on your personal card go missing
- If CRA asks for proof, you’re digging through old emails
- Tax time arrives and nothing is ready
- You feel behind, and a little embarrassed to ask for help
With CV Bookkeeping
- Every payout matched to the bank, fees and all
- Your numbers, explained in plain language every month
- Receipts snapped into your secure portal, not lost in a wallet
- Every receipt attached, so proof is one click away
- A calm tax time, with books current all year
- No judgment, ever. Behind is where lots of clients start
Who we help
Bookkeeping that understands how your business gets paid
Appointment-based businesses have their own rhythm: deposits, payouts, tips, and processor fees. That’s exactly what we work with every day.
Counsellors, therapists, and clinics
Psychologists, counsellors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists, solo or with a room full of practitioners. Payouts, insurance, and everyone’s split, kept straight.
Counsellors and clinics →
Yoga, pilates, and wellness studios
Memberships, drop-ins, mat and towel rentals, and refunds, tracked so you see what you’ve actually earned, not just what you’ve sold.
Yoga studios →
Estheticians, tattooists, and piercers
Services, retail products, tips, and chair rent kept separate, so you know your real income after fees and product costs.
Estheticians →
Other service businesses
Trades, tourism, schools, and consultants. A cloud-based workflow you can keep up with from anywhere, on the go, and cash flow you can actually see.
Service businesses →Don’t see your kind of business? Book a free consult and tell us about it. If we are not the right fit, we will point you to a bookkeeper who is, or you can search the CPB Canada member directory yourself.
Your practice software
All the ways you get paid, finally in step with your books
- Know every deposit is accounted for: sales and payouts matched to your bank
- See what you really earned, after processing fees and tips
- Sales tax that doesn’t sneak up on you: GST, HST, PST, or RST tracked all year
- In-person sales
- Online payments
- Website sales
- Tips
- Payroll
Into
QuickBooks Online or Xero- Sales and payouts matched
- Fees, tips, and payroll recorded
- Monthly reports ready
Every month
Your month at a glance
No digging through reports. Each month you see what came in, what it cost to deliver your services, what it cost to run the business and your profit, then we talk it through together. You also get your full reports, any questions for you, and a review meeting.
Sample figures for a made-up studio, before income tax. Your report uses your own numbers.
- Cost of service: delivering the work, like teacher pay and supplies
- Operations: keeping the doors open, like rent and software
- What’s left: your profit, before income tax
How it works
Four steps, and no work starts until you say yes
Step 1
Book a free consult
A 30-minute video meeting to talk about your business and what you need. No pressure, nothing to sign.
Step 2
Fill in a short form
A few questions about your accounts, software and sales tax, so the proposal fits your business.
Step 3
We look under the hood
With your OK, we look at your books and software as they are today. No need to tidy up first. We only look: nothing is changed, and no work starts until you’ve signed your agreement.
Step 4
Get your proposal
Within five business days: what’s included and your fixed monthly fee, ready to review and sign online.
Kind words
What clients say
“Detailed organization is not my strength. It felt hard to afford [a bookkeeper] when you’re really small, but I’m so glad I did it. Hiring CV Bookkeeping five years ago was one of the best decisions I made in my business. Thank you, Corrie, for always helping me along the way.”
“The reassuring nature of Corrie and willing to help me to understand and be patient with me.”
“Starting out at zero, Corrie has been a tremendous help in getting me set up and organized and answering any questions I have along the way. Her warmth and friendliness also shines through making her a joy to do business with.”
Meet Corrie
The person behind your books
I started CV Bookkeeping in 2021 because I believe small business owners deserve bookkeeping that’s accurate, on time and never makes them feel judged.
- CredentialsCPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper, a professional designation from CPB Canada), Certified Advanced QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, 2022 Emerging Leader of the Year (CPB Canada Bookkeeping Excellence Awards), Bachelor of Arts (University of Alberta, 2008)
- Before bookkeepingA trained photographer, with work in Strathcona County’s permanent art collection
- Off the clockSewing, video games, the gym, dyeing my hair (iykyk) and two rescue cats
- GoalMake the world a better place, one small business at a time
Questions
Before you book
Still wondering? Ask us on your free consult.
How much does a bookkeeper cost?
Every quote is tailored to your business. Full-service bookkeeping starts at $350 a month, and our DIY Assisted option for small, new businesses starts at $180, plus applicable taxes. Your fee depends on your transactions, accounts, payroll and complexity, and you get a fixed quote in writing before any work starts. See sample pricing.
I’m just starting out. Can I afford a bookkeeper?
Start with DIY Assisted Bookkeeping. You’ll learn how your books work with us reviewing and coaching, then move to full service when you’re ready. Knowing the basics helps you get the most from your bookkeeper later.
Do you do income tax returns?
No. We handle bookkeeping, sales tax and payroll, and we work closely with your accountant. If you need one, we can refer you to a CPA we trust.
What if my books are a mess or behind?
You’re in good company. There’s no need to tidy up first. We look at your books as they are, quote any catch-up work in writing before we start, and payment plans are available. Then we keep you current every month.
Do I have to switch software?
We work in QuickBooks Online or Xero. Keep your practice software; we connect the two. If you’re not on either yet, we’ll help you plan the move.
How do I send you receipts and documents?
It’s all paperless. Snap a photo or upload files to your secure client portal, where you’ll also find your monthly reports and any questions we have for you.
My business isn’t in Alberta. Can you still help?
Yes. Everything is online, and we work with businesses across Canada, whether you charge GST, HST, PST, or RST.
The one exception is Quebec. We don’t take on clients there, because Quebec has its own sales tax, payroll and reporting rules. We recommend finding a bookkeeper who is fluent in French and knows Quebec’s regulations.
What happens on the free consult?
A relaxed 30-minute video meeting about your business, your software and what’s taking up your time. There’s nothing to sign and no pressure. Afterwards, we take a look under the hood at your books and software, then send your custom proposal.
Is my financial information safe with you?
Yes, and here is exactly how. Your documents go through your secure client portal, not email. We use two-factor sign-in on every accounting app that offers it, and on our email, website, and domain accounts, and our passwords live in a password manager. New client portals are set up with two-factor authentication (2FA) during onboarding. We never ask for your online banking password, and we don’t need it. We carry errors and omissions insurance and cyber insurance. Our privacy policy lists the tools that hold your information and which country each one is in.
Ready for books that feel calm?
Book a free 30-minute consult. We’ll talk through your business and whether we’re a good fit.
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