The Ideal Accountant for Your Bookkeeping

Accounting is the foundation of a healthy business: well-maintained accounts, reliable financial statements, and a clear picture of your financial situation at all times. Balance sheets, income statements, year-end closings, bank reconciliations, and tracking accounts receivable and accounts payable, these are the tools that enable you to make the right decisions and sleep soundly when tax season rolls around.

With Bankeo, you can find the perfect accountant for the job, for free: the right match who understands your situation, not just a number. We’ll introduce you to as many candidates as you need, and we’ll be there to support you every step of the way. You never pay Bankeo; the fees are the accountant’s, and you pay them directly.

Some up-to-date guidelines for 2026 in Quebec: the GST is 5% and the QST is 9.975%, for a combined rate of 14.975% that must be accurately tracked on your taxable sales; Registration for the GST/QST becomes mandatory as soon as your taxable sales exceed $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters (end of small supplier status); An incorporated company must file its T2 return with the federal government and its CO-17 return with Revenu Québec no later than 6 months after the end of its fiscal year; and both the CRA and Revenu Québec require you to retain your accounting records and supporting documents for 6 years.

• Bookkeeping and review of your accounts, including adjusting entries
• Bank and credit card reconciliation, cash flow monitoring
• Preparation of financial statements: balance sheet, income statement
• Year-End Accounting Close and Year-End Report
• Tracking accounts receivable and accounts payable (age of accounts, collection notices)
• Tracking GST (5%) and QST (9.975%) taxes and preparing tax remittances
• Preparation of documentation for your tax returns, T2, and CO-17 for corporations
• Organizing Supporting Documents, Which Must Be Kept for 6 Years for the CRA and Revenu Québec

In Quebec, well-maintained accounting records are also your best protection in the event of an audit by Revenu Québec or the Canada Revenue Agency. Up-to-date records, supporting documents retained for 6 years, and taxes (GST/QST) properly tracked will help you avoid unpleasant surprises: At the federal level, filing a late return alone incurs a penalty of 5% of the unpaid balance, plus 1% for each full month of delay up to 12 months, and Revenu Québec imposes comparable penalties.

The goal is to turn your numbers into a management tool: knowing where you stand, forecasting your cash flow, and being prepared at all times. The accountant you find through Bankeo will get your books in order and stay by your side to make adjustments as your business grows.

For most businesses, monthly reporting is ideal: you stay on top of your cash flow, your GST and QST taxes remain up to date, and you avoid letting them pile up. The accountant will adjust the frequency based on your business volume.

No. Self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships, and incorporated companies all benefit from well-maintained accounting records. The accountant tailors their services to your situation and obligations, from basic bookkeeping to preparing the T2 and CO-17 forms.

You can fill out your request in just a few minutes, and we'll connect you with the perfect accountant, often within 48 hours. We'll introduce you to as many candidates as you need, free of charge and with no obligation, and we'll continue to support you every step of the way.

Mixing personal and business expenses, neglecting bank reconciliation, failing to properly track GST and QST, misplacing supporting documents (which must be kept for 6 years), and letting work pile up. A good accountant establishes a routine that avoids these pitfalls.

The Bankeo matching service is free for you, with no hidden fees: you pay only your accountant’s fees, directly to them, and you can compare proposals before making a decision, with no obligation. Bankeo is funded by the accountants in its network through a fee per completed case, an amount known in advance. Price guidelines: The Bankeo Fee Barometer.