The Final Tax Return
January 20, 2021
There is nothing certain in life but death and taxes, right? I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but your tax obligations don’t …
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Small Business in 2021
December 31, 2020
To say that 2020 has been a challenging year for small businesses is an understatement. For every business that was negatively impacted by the restrictions, …
The Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy
December 16, 2020
AF Accounting is a Canadian firm specializing in helping small businesses and e-commerce enterprises. On our blog, we’ve been explaining the federal supports offered to …
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
December 2, 2020
The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) has recently opened and is accepting applications. Administered via Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), this benefit provides support to Canadians …
The Canada Recovery Benefit
November 18, 2020
As the pandemic drags on, many are feeling the pinch financially as well as mentally and physically. The Government of Canada has updated several of …
Managing Your WFH Team – Four Tips
October 29, 2020
Even before the pandemic the idea of working from home held widespread appeal, and let’s face it – between collaboration software and today’s hectic pace …
Updated Information – Federal COVID-19 Programs
October 19, 2020
When COVID-19 hit, AF Accounting did a 10-part series on the available relief programs. With the pandemic continuing on and with changes to the programs …
Xero Impact: 5 Ways Xero Saves Entrepreneurs Time & Money
October 1, 2020
Xero is a cloud-based accounting system loaded with features that save you time. It’s easy to use, even if you aren’t used to bookkeeping, and …
Selling on Amazon? What Your Accountant Wants You to Know
September 8, 2020
Selling on Amazon is big business. In 2018 Amazon Canada reported record sales noting, “Over 30,000 Canadian small and medium-sized businesses collectively exceeded over $900 million …
Head to the Cloud
August 31, 2020
“They’ve got their head in the clouds,” is an old expression that means someone’s dreams are outpacing their realities. However, when we talk about “the …
Helping Your Staff Cope with Stress
August 13, 2020
Leading a team is about more than running an efficient and productive workplace. It’s also about inspiring your staff and maintaining high morale – something …
The Real Impact of Supporting Local Businesses
August 6, 2020
“Buy local” has always been a rallying cry, but it was even louder during the early days of COVID-19. When it became apparent that our …