COMPASS

Last week I sent an email out to all our clients telling them January 15 is their last chance to make their 2018 CPP remittance. The max amount for 2018 is $5,187.60. I hope you got in while it...

The year is winding down. Although it’s a good time to look ahead, make resolutions and plot goals for the new year, we encourage you to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate the year you’re...

Did you know that beer is becoming one of the most appreciated holiday gifts? Beer is really an all-season beverage, but in my house it’s become one of my favourite Christmas traditions; this...

Lots of people have a side hustle these days (check out Avenue’s recent article The Art of the Side Hustle). When your heart’s in the game and you start to make a few bucks, you may start to...

We’re hosting Tears, Fears & Beers* at Ol’Beautiful brewery next Thursday, November 15, an event about how start and survive small business ownership (because we’re all about small businesses )....

You started a business because you have a talent, product, service or some other passion to share. But building a successful small business is going to require knowledge beyond your expertise...

If you’ve ever asked your accountants whether you should own your vehicle in your corporation, or personally, I’m betting they didn’t tell you much. They probably said, “well it depends”. If you...

We’re excited to introduce Curtis Gabinet as a new Partner at True North Accounting. Curtis has been with us for a couple years, so our clients know him well. But to everyone that hasn’t met him...

"Running my own business is hard. While the rewards and freedom are great, I get really stressed out at tax time and am always worrying about paying enough tax, and not getting in trouble with the...

Those brown envelopes with the little black Canada flag in the top left corner can raise the heart beat a little. Sometimes they contain a cheque! Other times you rip it open and it's’ a letter...