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Practical accounting resources built for Canadian startup founders

Business Registration Guide
Business Setup

Business Number Registration Guide

Step-by-step walkthrough of the CRA business number application process for new Canadian corporations and sole proprietorships. This 8-week resource covers federal registration, provincial requirements, and HST eligibility decisions—helping 150+ founders navigate setup correctly on their first try.

2024 Canada-wide resource
Chart of Accounts Setup
Financial Foundation

Chart of Accounts Templates

Customizable chart of accounts framework designed for 5 common startup industries in Canada—tech, consulting, retail, services, and e-commerce. Each template includes pre-built account structures that align with CRA reporting requirements and QuickBooks Online integration.

5 industry templates Covers 80+ account categories
Initial Bookkeeping Systems
Operations

First-Year Bookkeeping Playbook

Practical month-by-month bookkeeping system for startups managing their own books during year one. Includes receipt organization protocols, monthly close procedures, GST/HST tracking, and reconciliation checklists—built from working with 120+ new business owners across Canada.

12-month system Tested with early-stage founders
Corporate Structure Comparison
Strategy

Corporate Structure Decision Framework

Interactive comparison tool helping founders choose between sole proprietorship, partnership, and incorporation based on liability concerns, tax efficiency, and growth plans. Includes cost breakdowns and timeline expectations for each structure type in Canada.

3 structure options analyzed Tax considerations included

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