🦌 Caribou Counts
Why Caribou Counts

What You Gain When You Work With Us

Sound accounting is about more than filing deadlines. It's about having the information and support you need to make good decisions throughout the year — and knowing who to call when a question arises.

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Core Advantages

What Sets Our Practice Apart

CPA-Supervised Work

Every filing and advisory document carries a qualified review before it reaches you or the CRA.

Plain-Language Reporting

Monthly summaries and advisory documents written so you actually understand them.

Anytime Cloud Access

View your financial records whenever you need them — not just when we send a report.

BC-Specific Knowledge

Provincial tax rates, PST requirements, and local compliance nuances handled correctly.

Responsive Communication

Questions answered within one business day. No waiting weeks for a callback.

Pre-Filing Review Sessions

Review and ask questions about your return before anything is submitted to the CRA.

Professional Expertise, Practically Applied

Our team holds Canadian accounting designations and keeps current with CRA guidance through ongoing professional development. But expertise isn't just about credentials — it's about applying knowledge in ways that make a real difference to how your business is managed.

We work with businesses in services, trades, professional practices, and retail. Each sector carries slightly different accounting considerations, and we adapt our approach accordingly rather than using a single template for every client.

What This Looks Like in Practice

  • Sector-appropriate expense categorization and deduction identification
  • Proactive flags for CRA rule changes affecting your industry
  • All work reviewed at the qualified accountant level before delivery
  • Advice calibrated to your specific business structure, not a generic model

Cloud-Based Tools That Work for You

We use QuickBooks Online and Xero — two of Canada's most widely adopted small business accounting platforms — precisely because they give clients continuous visibility into their own records. You don't need to wait for a monthly PDF to understand where your cash flow stands.

Document sharing is handled through secure, encrypted platforms, and we don't store sensitive client records in local or unprotected environments. The infrastructure is practical and solid — no overcomplicated systems, just reliable tools used correctly.

Tools and Access You Can Count On

  • QuickBooks Online and Xero — client view access included
  • Encrypted document sharing for sensitive records
  • Role-based access controls — only what's needed, nothing more
  • Monthly automated bank reconciliation across all accounts

Service That Feels Like a Genuine Partnership

We deliberately work with a manageable number of clients. Not because we're selective for its own sake, but because a small client roster means each business gets real attention — not a standardized product that looks the same for everyone.

Questions receive responses within one business day. During tax filing periods, we build in extra capacity so turnaround times don't stretch. And if something unexpected arises with your CRA account, you'll hear from us — we don't wait for clients to discover problems on their own.

How We Stay Accessible

  • One business day response commitment for email enquiries
  • Monthly bookkeeping summary email with notable observations
  • Structured pre-filing consultation for all tax returns
  • Quarterly check-ins for advisory clients, plus open email access

Straightforward Pricing, No Surprises

Our services are priced clearly upfront. There are no hidden fees, no charges for brief email questions, and no surprise invoices for time spent on routine work within a defined engagement scope. You know what you're paying before we start.

At CAD 195 per month for bookkeeping, CAD 520 for a full corporate filing, and CAD 975 per year for advisory work, the cost is structured to deliver meaningful value relative to what disorganized records or missed deductions can cost over time.

What's Included — No Ambiguity

  • Fixed monthly pricing for bookkeeping — no per-transaction charges
  • T2 and all provincial returns in one corporate filing fee
  • Strategy sessions and check-ins included in advisory engagement
  • Scope of work confirmed in writing before each engagement begins

A Clearer Financial Picture, Year After Year

Over time, well-maintained books and thoughtful tax planning create a cumulative benefit. Decisions about hiring, purchasing, expanding, or restructuring are all easier to make when you have accurate records and someone who understands your financial situation.

Our clients tend to stay with us for years, not just a single tax season — because the relationship becomes more useful as we develop a deeper understanding of how their businesses operate and evolve.

Outcomes Our Clients Value

  • CRA filings submitted accurately and on schedule, every year
  • Better-informed business decisions based on current data
  • Compensation structures aligned with business cash flow and goals
  • Confidence when speaking with lenders, investors, or partners
How We Compare

A Different Kind of Accounting Relationship

Not every accounting firm works the same way. Here's how our approach differs from what many small business owners have encountered elsewhere.

Feature Typical Providers Caribou Counts
Pre-filing review session
Client view access to cloud records
Monthly financial summary email
HST/GST returns included in filing fee Often extra
Fixed, predictable pricing Variable
One business day response commitment
BC provincial filing expertise Varies
What Makes Us Distinctive

Particulars Worth Knowing

Deduction-First Review

Every corporate return begins with a line-by-line review to identify deductions and credits applicable to your industry before any figures are finalized.

Integrated Services

Bookkeeping, corporate filing, and advisory work connect naturally. Clients who use multiple services benefit from information flowing cleanly between each engagement.

Written Strategy Documents

Advisory clients receive a written strategy document covering their specific situation — not a verbal summary that fades by the following week.

Succession Perspective

For established businesses, we consider long-range succession questions as part of annual planning — not as a separate, distant conversation.

Recognition & Milestones

Some Numbers That Matter

12+

Years serving BC small businesses

340+

Businesses supported across BC

98%

On-time filing rate across all corporate returns

4.9

Average client satisfaction rating

CPA Canada Member Firm

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada

CPABC Member in Good Standing

CPA British Columbia — 2026

Vancouver Board of Trade Member

Supporting BC's business community since 2013

Ready to Explore Whether We're a Good Fit?

There's no pressure involved — just a straightforward conversation about your business and what kind of accounting support might serve you well.

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