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Accountant vs. Bookkeeper: What's the Difference?

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While accountants and bookkeepers both play crucial roles in managing financial records, there are distinct differences in their responsibilities, qualifications, and the scope of their work. Here's a breakdown of the main differences between accountants and bookkeepers: Responsibilities: Bookkeepers : Bookkeepers are primarily responsible for recording daily financial transactions. They maintain general ledgers, record accounts payable and receivable, reconcile bank statements, and ensure accurate data entry. Their focus is on maintaining organized and up-to-date financial records. Accountants: Accountants have a broader scope of responsibilities. They may perform bookkeeping tasks, but their main role is to interpret, analyze, and report financial information. Accountants prepare financial statements, perform financial analysis, provide tax planning advice, and offer strategic guidance to businesses. They often play a more advisory role, helping businesses make informed financia...

Can Your Professional Accountant Handle More Than Just Accounting Requirements?

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Yes, many   professional accountant   have expertise in a range of related fields beyond accounting. These additional services can include: Tax planning and preparation Financial planning Bookkeeping Payroll management Auditing, and business consulting A  professional accountant in Calgary  who has expertise in tax planning can help you develop a custom tax strategy to minimize your tax liability. It can also ensure compliance with tax laws. Similarly, an accountant with experience in financial planning can help you set financial goals and develop a plan to achieve them, such as retirement planning or investment strategies. What Services You can get with Professional Accountant? Some accountants also offer services related to starting a business, such as incorporating your business, creating a business plan, and providing advice on financing and budgeting. They may also provide guidance on business operations, such as inventory management or cost control. It’s import...

HOW TO FILE TAX IN CALGARY?

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Tax season seems stressful but in actual its not, especially if you have professional tax accountant in your hand. With Matrix Accounting  as your small business accountant, we provide support with everything from investment income and capital gains to write-offs, expenses, deductions and income splitting. In this blog, we provide information on who should file, when to file your Calgary taxes and the different options for filing. And if you have further questions, don’t hesitate to  contact us .  Corporate tax filing Filing personal taxes   Payroll Services Real Estate Tax Services New Business Setup Corporate Tax Filing Service Every small or large company in Calgary needs to file a tax every year, known as federal corporate income tax return. And every individual company with residence in Calgary also needs to also file corporate income tax return . If your company don’t owe taxes, you only need to file the federal tax return.  Al...