How Do You Catch Up on Months (or Years) of Bookkeeping?
October 22, 2026
Behind on your books? How catch-up bookkeeping works for BC contractors, what CRA charges on late GST returns, and what to gather before you start.
Bookkeeping Answers for BC Trades
Plain answers to the questions BC contractors ask us about their books.
What Is Job Costing, and How Do Contractors Use It?
October 20, 2026
Job costing shows the profit on every job: materials, labour, subs and the rest. How BC contractors set it up in QuickBooks and what to check every month.
Bookkeeper or Accountant: Which One Does Your BC Trades Business Need?
October 15, 2026
A bookkeeper keeps your books right every month. An accountant handles year-end, taxes and the reports only a CPA can issue. How BC contractors use both.
Do You Have to File T5018 Slips for Your Subcontractors?
October 13, 2026
If more than half your business income is from construction, CRA wants T5018 slips for your subs. Who files, the $500 rule, the deadline and the late penalties.
What Is a WorkSafeBC Clearance Letter, and When Do You Need One?
October 8, 2026
A WorkSafeBC clearance letter shows your sub is registered and paying premiums. When to get one, how to get it online, and the liability it protects you from.
How Much Does a Bookkeeper Cost in BC?
October 1, 2026
What bookkeeping costs a BC trades or construction business, what changes the price, and where MBC Canada starts: $800 a month. A straight answer, up front.