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April 28, 2026

Why Basic Bookkeeping Is Not Enough for a Growing SME

A CFO-led finance function gives business owners more than clean records. It gives them visibility, discipline, and better decisions.

January 27, 2026

Month-End Close for SMEs: A Simple 10-Step Checklist That Stops Surprises

If you run a Canadian SME, you don’t need “perfect” accounting. You need reliable numbers, on time, so you can make decisions without second-guessing.

January 12, 2026

In-House Accounting vs. Outsourced Accounting: A Fair Comparison for Canadian SMEs

Most owners compare in-house vs. outsourced using a single line item: salary (or a monthly service fee). That’s rarely a fair comparison.

December 26, 2025

7 Mistakes Business Owners Make When Outsourcing Bookkeeping (and How to Fix Them)

Outsourcing bookkeeping and accounting should make life easier: cleaner records, timely reporting, fewer surprises, and less stress for the owner. Yet, when outsourcing “doesn’t work,” it’s rarely because the provider is incompetent. In my experience, problems usually come from one thing: the setup wasn’t clear.

December 18, 2025

What Does a CFO-Led Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping Model Actually Look Like?

Many SME owners like the idea of outsourced accounting and bookkeeping – lower cost, less hassle, better reporting.

December 12, 2025

How Canadian SMEs Can Cut Finance Department Costs by 30–50% Without Losing Control

For many Canadian SMEs, the finance function evolves reactively. A bookkeeper is hired, then an internal accountant, then someone given the title “finance manager”. Processes grow around people, not by design.

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