Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a bookkeeper?

Every business needs a bookkeeper! For most small businesses, the bookkeeper is the owner.  The hard part is making sure the books are done correctly and on time. Working on your business and in your business can easily get overwhelming and that’s when errors start to creep in. Professional bookkeepers can help your business grow — by monitoring your books, managing the bookkeeping, and helping you use your financials to make informed decisions. Basically, we do your books and manage your cash flow so you can focus on running your business.

How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper?

It depends on what you need. Great Start Bookkeeping Bookkeeping is ready to help you in whatever way works best for you and your business. We start with a free 20-minute consultation, where we’ll take the time to listen and understand your goals before putting together a plan that works for you. 

What accounting software do you use?

Start Great Bookkeeping is owned and operated by a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.  All our clients’ books are managed via QuickBooks Online. Why QuickBooks Online? One key advantage is that you can hire a professional bookkeeper to manage your finances without needing an in-house accounting team. It also provides real-time financial tracking, allowing you, your bookkeeper, or your accountant to access your QuickBooks account from any web browser, giving you instant access to crucial financial information anytime, anywhere.

Do I need a bookkeeper if I have an accountant?

To put it simply, you need them both. A Bookkeeper takes care of recording financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, sales, and payments. Accounting looks at the bigger picture. Typically, the accountant will go over the data recorded by the bookkeeper, verifying the financial statements and providing business owners with financial insights based on information taken from the bookkeeping data.

Do I need to hire a local bookkeeper?

Not necessarily. At Great Start Bookkeeping, we provide Online bookkeeping services with QuickBooks so we are able to work with clients across the country. The internet and cloud technology make it easy for us to securely access our clients’ books anytime, anywhere. Business owners can now select a bookkeeper who truly understands their operations, instead of hiring the local, community bookkeeper by default.

Do you provide Payroll service?

Yes, we can help with your Payroll (with a 3rd party payroll administrator such as Wagepoint or ADP). We will handle your payroll process, give you a heads-up, and handle government remittances.

Do you provide Income Tax Return Services?

No, we don’t. However, we collaborate with a number of different CPAs within the Winnipeg, and Manitoba areas. Chartered Professional Accountants are qualified financial professionals responsible for analyzing financial reports, conducting audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, reviewing Fiscal Year Ends, and filing personal and business income tax returns with the CRA.

If you have any other questions about our services, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help and would be happy to assist with any bookkeeping-related inquiries you may have. Your satisfaction is our priority!