Bluenose Accounting Chartered Professional Accountants

Bluenose Accounting, which runs two Nova Scotia offices, says it works with individuals, owner-managed businesses and non-profit organizations at every stage of their growth.

Accounting for incorporated businesses

Business accounting for incorporated companies covers bookkeeping, forecasting, business planning and management support. The firm says its goal is to guide client businesses through every stage, from start-up to expansion, and it treats accounting as an ongoing relationship rather than a once-a-year visit. Its professionals are Chartered Professional Accountants.

Professional corporations and estate planning

Incorporated professionals receive help with corporate structure and tax planning, which the firm links to wealth preservation as part of an estate plan. It describes this work as an emphasis on structure first, so that tax planning and wealth protection fit together over time.

Assurance for non-profit organizations

Non-profit clients receive assurance engagements that meet their financial reporting requirements, and the firm adds management support where it is useful to the organization. The firm presents this as a way for charities and similar bodies to keep their reporting in order while getting practical advice on running the organization.

Tax work for individuals and sole proprietors

Individuals and families receive personal tax preparation, with planning to minimize tax through strategies the firm describes as creative but sound. Sole proprietors, meaning one-person businesses, get support covering their tax, operating and accounting needs. The firm publishes tax intake forms for each tax year so that clients can gather what they need in good time.

Local advice and regular updates

The firm networks with local professionals to offer integrated services, and it sends a newsletter and runs workshops on tax and bookkeeping topics. Clients can join its mailing list for timely information on tax planning, accounting, bookkeeping and business development. The firm says its team answers questions promptly and gives advice across a broad range of areas.