Barrie, ON
Bookkeepers in Barrie, Ontario
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What to know about Bookkeepers
Bookkeeping is the day-to-day record of a business: sales invoiced, bills received, money in and out of the bank, sales tax collected and paid, and what is owed in each direction. A bookkeeper keeps that record accurate and current, reconciles it against the bank and credit card statements so nothing is missing or counted twice, and hands over a file the owner and the accountant can rely on. It is unglamorous work, and almost every problem that surfaces later at year end started as a shortcut taken here.
Read our full guide to BookkeepersWhat affects the fees bookkeepers charge
Fees depend on the work involved and how the professional bills. We only publish fee ranges when they’re backed by real LokalMatch data or reliable sources. Until then, here’s what usually changes the fee:
- Scope and complexity of the work
- How the professional bills: hourly, flat fee or retainer
- Experience and seniority of the person doing the work
- Deadlines and how urgent the work is
- Third-party costs such as filing, registration or government fees
How to choose bookkeepers in Barrie
- Check that they are licensed or registered for this work where you live, on the regulator’s public register.
- Look for experience with matters like yours, and ask who will actually handle your file.
- Ask how they charge before any work starts, and get the terms in writing.
- Compare two or three professionals before you decide.
- Be wary of anyone who guarantees a particular outcome.
Questions to ask bookkeepers before you hire
- Are you licensed or registered for this work, and with which body?
- Have you handled matters like mine before?
- Who will do the work, and who will I deal with day to day?
- How do you charge: hourly, a flat fee or a retainer?
- What is included in your fee, and what costs extra?
- Will you confirm the scope and fees in a written engagement letter?
- Do you carry professional liability insurance?
Licences and registration
This kind of work is often limited to licensed or registered professionals, and the rules depend on where you are. Ask which body they’re registered with, and check their status on that body’s public register before you hire.
More about Bookkeepers
Guides about bookkeeping
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Accountants guide
Accounting covers a wide field, and the word means different things to different firms. Some accountants keep the books and produce monthly statements, some prepare personal and corporate tax returns, some sign audit or…
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Tax Accountants guide
A tax accountant prepares and files personal tax returns, plans ahead of the next filing, and deals with whatever arrives afterwards: a review letter, a request for receipts, a reassessment.
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Tax Preparers guide
A tax preparation service takes your slips, receipts and details for the year, prepares your personal return, reviews it with you and files it electronically.
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