Bookkeeping Services in Ottawa

CPA-led monthly bookkeeping for Ottawa businesses. Monthly bookkeeping starts from $500 a month (Scale), with books closed by the 10th. Quarterly bookkeeping starts from $350 a month (Growth).

      
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend T-Ledgers. Their communication is exceptional. You won’t have to wait days for a response. Waji really takes his time to explain things in-depth with his clients. He provides the ins and outs behind every major decision. Our corporation was 2 years behind on filings and Waji and his firm got all the work done in a timely manner, as promised.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wajahat is absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable, professional, great customer service. I would highly highly recommend T-ledgers accounting for any accounting needs. 100/10!!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. T-Ledgers has been nothing short of exceptional after my previous accountant had me in hot water. Wajahat explained things in detail throughout the whole process and still continues to keep me updated on my files regularly. Would highly recommend T-Ledgers to anyone who appreciates organization and efficiency
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend **T Ledger's Accounting**. He has gone above and beyond for me every single time I’ve needed his help. Even when something is urgent or needs to be handled last minute, he gets it done right away and makes sure everything is taken care of properly.

He’s the type of accountant you can genuinely depend on. No matter what situation you’re dealing with, he takes the time to understand it, explains what needs to be done, and handles everything with a high level of professionalism.

Reliable, knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to help. It’s hard to find someone you can trust to handle important financial and accounting matters, and I’ve had nothing but a great experience with T Ledger's Accounting.

**Beyond highly recommended. If you’re looking for an accountant you can rely on, this is the place to go.**
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience working with Wajahat. He was very flexible, accommodating, and helpful with my schedule. He went out of his way to make the process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend him to any business owner
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The client portal T-Ledgers uses makes the whole process much easier than dealing with emails and PDFs back and forth. Document sharing is simple, questions get answered quickly, and you can always see where things stand. It's a modern way of handling accounting and I appreciated that.
  
 
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   Asim Afzal 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. T-Ledgers handled my GST filing and corporate T2 together, which saved me a lot of time coordinating between different people. They understood my business quickly and flagged some bookkeeping gaps I needed to address. Took a lot of stress off my plate and I'll be using them again.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. T-Ledgers made filing my corporate taxes straightforward from start to finish. Wajahat was responsive throughout the process and clearly explained what documents I needed to provide and why. The turnaround was reasonable and everything was handled professionally. I'll definitely be coming back next year and would recommend them to any small business owner looking for a reliable accountant.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I fully recommend Wajahat for one's tax filing needs. He will explain what he's doing and why, rather than just asking for documents and going silent, ensuring the customer is informed at every stage of the process. He is trustworthy and transparent when it comes to pricing and quality of the work for small business tax needs.
  
 
  
  
 
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Books done by the 10th: monthly books closed by the 10th of the following month

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Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Bookkeeping for Ottawa businesses
Ottawa rules we build into your books
How we work with Ottawa clients
A typical Ottawa bookkeeping month
What every plan includes
Bookkeeping pricing in Ottawa
More for Ottawa businesses
FAQs

Bookkeeping for Ottawa businesses

Ottawa runs on more than government, but government shapes a lot of its small businesses. Incorporated consultants bill federal departments through standing offers and subcontracts, software and telecom firms cluster in Kanata North, clinics and professional corporations serve a large public-service workforce, and restaurants and shops fill the ByWard Market, Westboro and the Glebe. Their books need to track contracts, time and, for tech firms, SR&ED-eligible costs.

I’m Wajahat Ajmal, CPA, FCCA. T-Ledgers is a CPA-led accounting firm practising since 2020. We work with Ottawa clients by phone, video and email, with documents shared through a secure portal. Our office is in Mississauga if you’re ever in the GTA, and meetings there are by appointment.

Ottawa rules we build into your books

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Local rule or situation	How we handle it in your books	Official source
City of Ottawa business licences	By-law 2002-189 covers specific categories such as food premises, public garages and second-hand shops. Most consultancies are not on the list. Where a licence applies, the fee is posted when paid.	Ottawa businesses that need a licence
Ottawa Public Health	New food businesses give notice and get approval before opening. Fit-out and equipment costs are recorded as assets from the first month.	Ottawa Public Health: starting a food premises
Federal contracts	Invoices against standing offers and task authorizations are tracked by contract, with HST charged correctly and milestone payments followed to collection.	CanadaBuys (federal tenders)
SR&ED-ready books	For Kanata North tech firms, salaries, contractors and materials are tagged by project every month, so an SR&ED claim is supported by the books.	CRA: SR&ED program

Law: Municipal Act, 2001 s.151(1) (business licensing); Health Protection and Promotion Act s.16(1) (food premises); Income Tax Act s.37(1) (SR&ED expenditures).

How we work with Ottawa clients

Many Ottawa clients are one- or two-person consulting corporations. The work is simple, but the stakes are not: invoices to departments or prime contractors, HST on every invoice, a home office, and a shareholder loan that needs to be clear at year-end. We reconcile it all on a quarterly or monthly schedule and keep the T2 ready.

Tech companies in Kanata get project-level tracking, deferred revenue for subscriptions and US-dollar accounts. Restaurants and retailers in the Market and Westboro get daily sales, tips and delivery-app commissions handled, and cash matched to deposits.

A typical Ottawa bookkeeping month

An illustrative example (not a client story). An Ottawa IT consulting corporation on our Growth plan bills two federal departments through a prime contractor and works from a home office in Barrhaven. Each quarter we reconcile the bank and credit card, record invoices by task authorization, track the HST charged and paid, post the home office share of costs and reconcile the shareholder loan, then file the GST/HST return.

What every plan includes

Reconciled books and GST/HST filing
T2 and T4/T5 slips, basic QuickBooks Online and Dext
Books done by the 10th on monthly plans

Full scope: our bookkeeping services page.

Law: Income Tax Act s.230(1), (4) (records and books, six-year retention); Excise Tax Act s.286(1) (GST/HST records); Excise Tax Act s.169(4) (ITC documentation).

Bookkeeping pricing in Ottawa

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Plan	Price	Close
Growth	✓From $350/month	Quarterly
Scale	✓From $500/month	Monthly, by the 10th
Ultimate	✓From $700/month	Monthly, by the 10th

CAD, + HST/GST. Behind by more than three months? Start with catch-up bookkeeping. Details: bookkeeping pricing.

Reviewed by Wajahat Ajmal, CPA, FCCA. Official sources checked October 2026.

Bookkeeping in Ottawa: FAQs

Do you keep books for Ottawa federal-government consultants?

Yes. We track invoices by contract or task authorization, charge and file HST, post home office costs and keep the shareholder loan clear for the T2.

Can you help a Kanata tech company get ready for SR&ED?

Yes. We tag salaries, contractors and materials by project each month, so the claim is supported by the books. The SR&ED claim itself is quoted separately.

Do I need to meet you in person?

No. We work with Ottawa clients entirely online, with documents shared through a secure portal.

When are my monthly books done?

On our monthly plans, books are closed by the 10th of the following month.

How much does bookkeeping cost in Ottawa?

Plans start from $350 a month (Growth, quarterly close), $500 (Scale, monthly) or $700 (Ultimate, monthly), plus HST/GST. Each includes basic QuickBooks Online, Dext, GST/HST filing, the T2 and T4/T5 slips.

More questions? See our bookkeeping FAQs or our general FAQ.

Ready to hand off your books?

Book a free 30-minute call and get a fixed monthly price, mostly within one business day. If you have a lower written quote for the same work, show it to us before you sign the proposal and we’ll match it.

Call (866) 254-5368 or email info@tledgers.ca. A 24/7 receptionist answers, so a real person picks up.

Disclaimer: The articles, calculators and other content on this website are general information only, not tax, accounting, legal or financial advice. Calculator results are estimates based on the rates and assumptions shown and may not match your situation. Tax rules change and depend on your province, business structure and the facts of your case, so speak with a CPA, and a lawyer where legal matters are involved, before acting. T-Ledgers accepts no liability for decisions made based on this information. Book a free consult with T-Ledgers.

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