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Professional services

Bookkeeping for consultants, creatives and solo professionals.

You're good at what you do, and that's probably not bookkeeping. We keep your books clean, your expenses tracked and your taxes handled, so you can focus on your clients.

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  • Certified Professional Bookkeeper
  • QuickBooks Online and Hubdoc
  • Virtual, across Ontario

What we do for professionals

Simple books, smart decisions.

Clean, simple books

Income and expenses recorded monthly, with reports you can actually read.

Expenses claimed properly

Home office, software, travel and equipment tracked, so you claim what you're entitled to.

Should you incorporate?

Clear, plain-language guidance on whether incorporating makes sense for you.

Works with your tools

Invoice where you like. We'll handle the books.

Keep billing clients in the tool you already use. We connect it to QuickBooks Online and keep everything reconciled.

  • QuickBooks Online
  • Hubdoc
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Your invoicing app

Using something else? We'll learn it.

Professional needs we plan for

  • HST registrationKnow when you cross $30,000, and whether the Quick Method could save you money.
  • Tax instalmentsInstalments planned through the year, so April isn't a surprise.
  • Home office and vehicleBusiness-use portions tracked all year, not guessed at tax time.
  • Sole proprietor or corporation?Clean numbers ready when it's time to talk about incorporating.

What else you get

The Lakeside difference, in every file.

Professional services questions

Good questions we hear a lot.

Should I incorporate?

It depends on your income and what you plan to do with it. We'll walk you through the trade-offs in plain language.

Can I claim my home office?

Often, yes, if you meet the CRA's conditions. We'll help you figure out what qualifies and how much.

Do I need to register for HST?

Generally, once your taxable sales pass $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters. We'll help you register and file.

I'm behind on my books. Where do I start?

With a free call. Our catch-up service gets you current, with a clear quote before any work starts.

Let's talk

Book your free 30-minute discovery call.

Pick a time that works for you and tell us a little about where things stand. It's free, and there's no obligation.

Choose a day and time, then fill in a few quick details. Calls are on Google Meet. Prefer a phone call? Just say so in the booking form and we'll call you at the number you provide.

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