Skip to content Our Accounting & Bookkeeping solutions include accurate record-keeping, financial reporting, payroll management, tax preparation, audit support, and compliance assistance.
Accurate financial records are essential for every successful business. At ARV Consultants, we ensure your accounting and bookkeeping are precise, organized, and compliant with regulatory standards. Our team records daily transactions meticulously, reducing errors and maintaining transparency. We provide comprehensive financial reports that help you monitor performance and make informed decisions. Payroll management, accounts payable, and receivable are handled efficiently to maintain cash flow stability. Tax preparation support ensures smooth and accurate filings, minimizing liabilities. We prepare documentation and assist with audits, keeping your business audit-ready. Our solutions are tailored for startups, SMEs, and established enterprises alike. By streamlining financial management, we free you to focus on growth and strategy. With ARV Consultants, your business gains reliable records, clarity, and confidence for long-term success.
Accurate and transparent bookkeeping services
Compliance-focused, audit-ready records
Expert guidance for managing accounts and payroll
Efficient reporting for better decision-making
Personalized solutions tailored to your business needs
Accurate, organized financial records
Improved cash flow and resource management
Enhanced compliance and regulatory adherence
Better decision-making through reliable reporting
Reduced errors and operational inefficiencies
Streamlining financial management is essential for every business to operate efficiently and grow sustainably. At ARV Consultants, we provide accurate, organized accounting and bookkeeping services that simplify complex financial processes. Our experts manage day-to-day transactions, track expenses, and maintain complete records for transparency. We prepare detailed financial reports to support strategic decision-making and monitor business performance. Cash flow management, payroll processing, and accounts reconciliation are handled meticulously to reduce errors. Our services ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and audit readiness at all times. By leveraging technology and proven methodologies, we optimize your financial operations for efficiency and accuracy. We help businesses of all sizes, from startups to established enterprises, maintain financial clarity. Our goal is to free business owners from financial management burdens while ensuring reliable, actionable insights. With ARV Consultants, your finances are organized, compliant, and aligned with your growth objectives.
You run a business in Vancouver. You have bank statements, receipts, invoices, and payroll. You spend your weekends trying to make sense of it all — or worse, you ignore it and hope for the best at tax time.
Professional bookkeeping is not just about “keeping books.” It is about having accurate, organized financial records that let you:
Know your cash position at any time
File taxes confidently (and claim every deduction)
Avoid CRA penalties and interest
Make informed business decisions
ARV Consultants provides monthly bookkeeping services for Vancouver businesses from $597/month. We handle the daily transactions so you can focus on running your business.
For businesses in Burnaby, Richmond, or North Vancouver, see our location-specific pages: bookkeeping services in Burnaby, bookkeeping services in Richmond, and accounting services in North Vancouver.
Every monthly bookkeeping package includes:
Bank and credit card reconciliation
All accounts matched and verified monthly
Identify discrepancies before they become problems
CRA-compliant recordkeeping
Transaction categorization
Expenses coded to the correct accounts
Revenue tracked by source
Proper classification for tax deductions
Accounts payable management
Bill tracking and payment scheduling
Avoid late fees and maintain supplier relationships
Accounts receivable tracking
Invoice monitoring and follow-up
Aging reports to identify slow-paying customers
Monthly financial statements
Profit & loss statement
Balance sheet
Cash flow summary
Secure document portal
All receipts and statements organized and stored
Year-end ready package for your accountant
Add-on services (additional cost):
Payroll processing: +$197/month (up to 10 employees)
GST/HST filing: +$97/month
Catch-up bookkeeping (previous months/years): $97/hour
Transparent monthly pricing based on transaction volume. No hourly billing. No surprises.
| Monthly Transactions | Monthly Investment | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 100 transactions | $597 | Solo entrepreneurs, very small retail, home-based businesses |
| 101–250 transactions | $847 | Small retail, professional services (1–5 employees) |
| 251–500 transactions | $1,247 | Growing retail, medical clinics, construction (5–15 employees) |
| 500+ transactions | Custom quote | Larger operations, multi-location businesses |
What is a “transaction”? Any bank or credit card line item — sales, expenses, transfers, fees. Most small businesses have 100–300 transactions monthly.
Not sure how many transactions you have? A 15-minute call gives you a clear quote. book a free consultation
Many business owners use these terms interchangeably. They are not the same.
| Service | What They Do | When You Need It |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping | Record daily transactions, reconcile bank accounts, categorize expenses, process payroll | Ongoing — monthly or weekly |
| Accounting | Prepare tax returns, provide strategic advice, file CRA forms, audit support | Periodically — quarterly or annually |
The simple rule: Bookkeeping is daily recordkeeping. Accounting is tax and strategy.
Most businesses need both. Your bookkeeper keeps the books clean. Your accountant files taxes using those clean books.
For tax filing and planning, see our tax planning and filing services.
The cost of doing nothing is higher than the monthly fee.
Without professional bookkeeping:
| Problem | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Missed deductions at tax time | 2,000–10,000+ per year |
| CRA late filing penalties | 5% of balance + 1% per month |
| CRA interest on underpaid instalments | 8% (2026 rate) |
| Accountant cleanup fees (hourly) | 200–400/hour, 10–40 hours = 2,000–16,000 |
| Missed GST/HST input tax credits | 5% GST + 7% PST on eligible purchases |
| Cash flow surprises (insufficient funds, missed payroll) | 500–5,000+ per incident |
Real example — Vancouver retail client: No professional bookkeeping for 2 years. Their accountant charged 7,500tocleanup24monthsofuncategorizedtransactions.Plusmissed12,000 in GST/HST input tax credits. Total cost of skipping bookkeeping: 19,500.Monthlybookkeepingwouldhavecost847/month × 24 = $20,328. Almost breakeven — but they would have had accurate monthly visibility and no stress.
The difference: With bookkeeping, you pay for a service. Without bookkeeping, you pay for emergencies, penalties, and cleanup.
Your accountant’s job is tax strategy and filing — not data entry. When your books are clean, your accountant can:
File your taxes faster (lower fees)
Identify deductions you missed
Focus on planning, not cleanup
Charge you less (sometimes 50–70% less)
Without clean books: Your accountant charges 200–400/hour to sort through receipts and uncategorized transactions.
With clean books: Your accountant charges 1,500–3,000 for filing (not 5,000–10,000).
You do not need to switch accountants. We integrate with whoever prepares your taxes.
How it works:
You authorize us to share your books with your accountant
We provide monthly financial statements and year-end ready packages
Your accountant files your taxes using organized, accurate records
We answer any follow-up questions from your accountant
No drama. No forced switches.
Bookkeeping tells you what happened. A CFO tells you what will happen — and how to make it better.
Upgrade to a fractional CFO when:
Your revenue exceeds $500,000
You need cash flow forecasting (not just historical reporting)
Your bank has asked for better financials
You are making major decisions without a financial model
You need tax planning (not just filing)
For strategic financial leadership, see our fractional CFO services.
Retail store in Kitsilano: 1.2Mrevenue,8employees.Theywereusingspreadsheetsandmissingbankreconciliations.Monthlybookkeeping(847/month). Their accountant’s fee dropped from 4,500to2,200. Net cost: 10,164(bookkeeping)+2,200 (accounting) = 12,364.Previouscost:4,500 for cleanup + filing. They pay more now — but they have accurate monthly visibility into cash flow, inventory, and profitability.
Construction contractor in Mount Pleasant: 2.5Mrevenue,12employees.Theyhadnobookkeeper.CRAauditedtheirHST.Penalties+interest+accountantfeestotaled28,000. Monthly bookkeeping (1,247/month)wouldhavecost14,964/year — less than the audit cost alone.
We provide bookkeeping services across all Vancouver neighborhoods:
Downtown — Professional services, retail, hospitality
Kitsilano — Retail, restaurants, professional practices
Mount Pleasant — Tech startups, creative agencies, retail
Yaletown — Professional services, tech, retail
Gastown — Retail, hospitality, creative
South Granville — Retail, professional services
East Vancouver — Mixed commercial, industrial, retail
West Vancouver (limited) — Virtual services available
For businesses outside Vancouver, see our location-specific pages:
What is the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?
Bookkeeping is daily recordkeeping (transactions, reconciliation). Accounting is tax filing and strategy. Most businesses need both.
How much does bookkeeping cost in Vancouver?
597–1,247/month for most small businesses, based on transaction volume. Custom quotes for larger businesses.
What software do you use?
QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Wave. We can also work with desktop versions or migrate your data from spreadsheets.
Do I need to switch from my current accountant?
No. We work seamlessly with your existing accountant.
How is this different from doing it myself in QuickBooks?
DIY bookkeeping takes 5–10 hours per month. Mistakes cost you at tax time. We do it faster, accurately, and you get your weekends back.
Professional bookkeeping. Transparent monthly pricing. No surprises. We work with your existing accountant.
Here is how to start:
Book a free 15-minute consultation — we assess your current situation
We provide a specific quote based on your transaction volume
You get clean books and peace of mind — starting next month
Get a specific quote for your Vancouver business
Rajeev Kumar, Director at ARV Consultants. 18 years advising BC businesses on financial management. Named one of the world’s Top 10 CFOs by CEO Insights Magazine (2024, 2023, 2022).
