Your books, done right — by people who actually understand the trades industry.
Not sure which method is right for your business? Here's the simple breakdown:
| Feature | Cash Bookkeeping | Accrual Bookkeeping |
|---|---|---|
| When revenue is recorded | When money hits your account | When the invoice is sent |
| Complexity | Simple and straightforward | More detailed, fuller picture |
| Best for | Smaller operations, sole props | Growing businesses, job costing |
| CRA compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job costing | Limited | Full project-level reporting |
| Divisional reporting | Basic | Detailed by division or service line |
Most trades businesses under $1M in revenue do well with cash bookkeeping. Once you're growing, adding employees, or want to understand profit by job — accrual gives you the full picture. We'll help you decide.
Trades-Specific Deductions
Most accountants miss trades-specific deductions because they don't know your industry. We do.
Work trucks, fuel, insurance, maintenance, lease payments — we track it all and maximize your vehicle deductions.
Hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, ladders, PPE — every tool purchase properly categorized and deducted.
Wire, pipe, lumber, fasteners, adhesives — job materials tracked per project so you know your true cost per job.
If you run your business from home, we calculate and claim your home office deduction properly.
Driving between job sites adds up fast. We help you track and claim every eligible kilometre.
Red Seal prep, safety courses, first aid, WHMIS — training costs for you and your crew are deductible.
Technology
We work with the software your business already uses — and set up what you're missing.
Canada's most popular accounting platform. We set it up, customize it for trades, and keep it running smoothly.
Prefer Xero or Sage? No problem. We're platform-agnostic and work with what fits your business.
Snap a photo of your receipt and it's automatically categorized. No more shoeboxes of receipts at year end.
We integrate your field service software with your books so invoices, payments, and job costs flow automatically.
Flexible Options
Whether you need hands-on support or just a monthly check-in, we've got a plan that fits.