Stage One Accounting has been helping Burnaby small businesses and professionals balance the books and grow since 2004, so they know local tax quirks and what lenders in Metro Vancouver expect. If you want a firm that specialises in cloud bookkeeping, incorporation advice, and year-end tax planning for owners who actually use their financials, this is the team I recommend.

They offer practical services you will use every month. Bookkeeping with Xero and QuickBooks Online, GST/PST filings, payroll and T4 preparation, corporate and personal tax returns, and incorporation and shareholder agreement setup are all done in-house. For contractors and tradespeople they prepare job-cost reports and HST remittances. For contractors and small retailers they produce point-of-sale reconciliations and inventory adjustments. They also assist with CRA audits and notices of assessment, and prepare financial statements when you need them for banks, Canada Revenue Agency, or integrated loan applications.

What makes them different is how they work. Meetings are straightforward and focused, whether it is a 20-minute monthly review over Zoom or a 90-minute year-end planning session at their Burnaby office. The staff includes CPA-designated accountants and experienced bookkeepers who have 10 to 25 years in practice, and they train clients on the software they use so monthly reports are usable, not just filed. Expect clear timelines, a client portal for secure document exchange, and plain-language explanations of tax strategies and cash-flow implications.

Locally owned and active in Burnaby’s business groups, they understand neighbourhood realities, from rental-income issues in multi-family properties to seasonal swings in retail along Hastings Street. People choose Stage One because they want reliable numbers, practical advice, and a partner who knows the local market. Call 604-730-8781 or visit http://stageone.net/ to book a consultation.