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Tips, guides, and insights on bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and growing your Canadian business.
Contractor vs Employee in Canada: The CRA Test Explained
Misclassifying an employee as a contractor can lead to costly CRA reassessments. Learn the four-factor test and how to get it right.
How to Run Payroll for Shareholders in Canada
A practical guide to managing shareholder loan payroll in Canada, covering CPP/EI obligations, tax implications, and how to automate the process with Awditify.
How to Calculate Bonus Payroll in Canada
A practical guide to calculating bonus payroll in Canada, covering the bonus method vs aggregate method, CPP/EI deductions, and how to avoid common mistakes using Awditify.
How to Set Up Accounting for a New Business in Canada
A practical guide for Canadian small business owners and their accountants on setting up accounting from day one, including tax registration, bank feeds, and payroll.
Automobile Benefit Calculation Canada CRA: Employer Guide
Calculating automobile benefits under CRA rules can be complex. This guide walks through standby charge, operating cost benefit, and how to automate payroll integration with Awditify.
WSIB Premium Rates in Canada: Employer Guide
A practical guide to understanding WSIB premium rates in Canada, including how they're calculated, who pays, key deadlines, and how to avoid common mistakes.
EI Changes in Canada 2026: Employer Guide
Stay ahead of the 2026 EI changes in Canada. This guide covers updated premium rates, insurable earnings limits, employer responsibilities, and how to automate compliance with Awditify.
Ontario Employer Health Tax (EHT): Complete Guide for 2025
Complete guide to Ontario Employer Health Tax (EHT) covering eligibility, calculation, filing, exemptions, and common pitfalls. Essential reading for Canadian payroll compliance.
T4 and T4A Filing: Deadlines, Slips, and CRA XML Filing Guide
A complete guide to T4 and T4A filing in Canada, covering deadlines, slip preparation, CRA XML format, and common mistakes to avoid.
CPP Changes in Canada for 2026: What Employers Need to Know
The Canada Pension Plan is evolving with new contribution rates and earnings ceilings in 2026. This guide explains what employers need to know to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Vacation Pay Rules in Canada: Province-by-Province Guide for Employers
A practical guide to vacation pay rules across Canada. Learn how each province calculates vacation pay, when it must be paid, and common pitfalls to avoid.
Pre-Billing Review Workflows for Canadian Accounting Firms
Pre-billing review is the last step before sending invoices. For Canadian accounting firms, it's where missed time, wrong HST rates, and unbilled disbursements get caught. Here's how to build a workflow that works.