Accounting Services North Vancouver — Bookkeeping to CFO (2026)

You run a professional services firm in Lower Lonsdale, a boutique retail store in Edgemont Village, or a restaurant in Deep Cove. You know you need better financial management — but what level?

• Bookkeeping — Recording transactions and reconciling bank accounts

• Controller — Producing financial statements and managing payroll

• CFO — Forecasting, banking relationships, and tax planning

Most accounting firms only offer one level. Bookkeeping firms do not do CFO work. Large CFO firms do not take small bookkeeping clients.

ARV Consultants provides every level — bookkeeping through fractional CFO — for North Vancouver businesses from Lower Lonsdale to Deep Cove to Edgemont to Lynn Valley. One provider. Seamless transition as you grow.

For businesses outside North Vancouver, see our general accounting services page.

North Vancouver Neighborhoods We Serve

We are not a Vancouver firm that “also serves North Vancouver.” We actively serve every North Vancouver business district:

• Lower Lonsdale — Professional services, tech startups, retail, restaurants

• Central Lonsdale — Medical/dental clinics, professional practices

• Edgemont Village — Boutique retail, professional services

• Park Royal / Ambleside — Corporate offices, retail, hospitality

• Deep Cove — Tourism, restaurants, small retail

• Lynn Valley — Professional practices, home-based businesses

• Upper Lonsdale — Mixed commercial and residential

What Level of Accounting Do You Need?

Not every business needs a CFO. Not every business can survive with just a bookkeeper. Use this matrix to decide.

The mistake North Van businesses make: Jumping to CFO when they only need better bookkeeping — or staying with bookkeeping when they need a CFO.

For a full diagnostic, take our signs you need a CFO assessment.

Accounting Service Pricing for North Vancouver Businesses (2026)

Transparent pricing for every level. No hourly billing. No surprises.

Bookkeeping Only:

Add-on services (any tier):

• Payroll processing: +$197/month

• GST/HST filing: +$97/month

Fractional CFO:

Not sure which level fits your revenue? A 15-minute call gives you a clear answer. book a free consultation

Bookkeeping — Daily Transactions and Bank Reconciliation

What we do:

• Bank and credit card reconciliation (all accounts)

• Transaction categorization (CRA-compliant)

• Accounts payable (bill tracking and payment scheduling)

• Accounts receivable (invoice monitoring and follow-up)

• Monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

Best for: Businesses with under 500 monthly transactions and simple operations. No complex inventory. No multi-entity structure.

Includes: Secure document portal and year-end ready package for your accountant.

Controller — Financial Statements and Payroll

Everything in bookkeeping, plus:

• Monthly financial statement preparation (accrual basis)

• Payroll processing and CRA remittance

• Accounts receivable aging and collections follow-up

• Accounts payable aging and payment optimization

• Sales tax (GST/HST) filing and remittance

• Preliminary year-end working papers for your accountant

Best for: Businesses with 250–1,000 monthly transactions, multiple employees (2–20), and a need for monthly reporting to owners or bank.

Fractional CFO — Strategic Financial Leadership

Everything in bookkeeping + controller, plus:

• 13-week cash flow forecasting (rolling forecast)

• Banking relationships (line of credit, equipment financing, mortgage applications)

• Monthly board reporting package (KPIs, variance analysis)

• Year-round tax planning (quarterly reviews, instalment adjustments)

• Strategic modeling (growth scenarios, hiring decisions, expansion analysis)

• Pricing and profitability analysis (customer/product-level margins)

• CRA audit support

Best for: Businesses with revenue $500k–$15M that need strategic guidance — not just transaction recording.

For detailed information on fractional CFO services, see our fractional CFO services Vancouver page.

North Vancouver Business We Helped

Professional services firm in Lower Lonsdale: $1.8Mrevenue,10employees.Theyhadapart-timebookkeeperwhoproducedunreliablemonthlyreports.Theiraccountantcharged$4,500 for year-end clean-up because the books were a mess.

ARV Consultants started with controller-level service ($1,247/month). We:

• Cleaned up 6 months of backlogged transactions

• Implemented proper accounts receivable tracking

• Set up payroll with CRA remittance

• Delivered clean financial statements monthly

Results: Their accountant’s fee dropped from $4,500to$2,200. Total bookkeeping cost: $14,964/year.Accountingfee:$2,200. Net cost: $17,164.Previouscost(clean-up+filing):$4,500. They pay more now — but they have accurate monthly visibility into cash flow, accounts receivable aging, and profitability. Peace of mind? Priceless.

When they hit $2.5Mrevenue,theyupgradedtofractionalCFOstrategictier($7,500/month) for banking relationships and tax planning.

We Work with Your Existing Accountant

You do not need to switch accountants. We integrate seamlessly with whoever prepares your taxes.

How it works:

1. You authorize us to share your books with your accountant

2. We provide monthly financial statements and year-end ready packages

3. Your accountant files your taxes using organized, accurate records

4. We answer any follow-up questions from your accountant

For tax planning and filing, see our tax planning and filing page.

North Vancouver-Specific Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between bookkeeping, controller, and CFO?

• Bookkeeping: Daily transactions, bank reconciliation, basic P&L

• Controller: Monthly financial statements, payroll, accounts payable/receivable

• CFO: Forecasting, banking, tax planning, strategy

Can one provider do all three?
Yes. ARV Consultants provides all three levels. You start where you need. You upgrade seamlessly as you grow.

Do you understand North Vancouver’s retail and tourism seasonality (Deep Cove, Edgemont)?
Yes. We work with multiple North Vancouver retail and hospitality clients. We understand seasonal cash flow patterns, summer tourism spikes (Deep Cove), and holiday retail cycles (Edgemont, Park Royal).

Can you meet me in North Vancouver?
We are based in Vancouver (Wesbrook Mall near UBC). Most North Vancouver clients work with us virtually (video calls, secure document portal). For clients who prefer in-person meetings, we can arrange at our Vancouver office — approximately 25–35 minutes from most North Vancouver locations via Ironworkers Memorial Bridge.

What software do you use?
QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Wave. We can also work with desktop versions or migrate your data from spreadsheets.

Ready to Get the Right Level of Accounting Support?

Bookkeeping, controller, or fractional CFO — one provider. Seamless transition as you grow.

Here is how to start:

1. Book a free 15-minute consultation — we assess your current situation

2. We recommend the right level — based on your revenue and needs

3. You get a specific quote — no surprises

Get a specific quote for your North Vancouver business

Rajeev Kumar, Director at ARV Consultants. 18 years advising BC businesses on financial management and strategy. Named one of the world’s Top 10 CFOs by CEO Insights Magazine (2024, 2023, 2022).