Bookkeeping Services Burnaby — Monthly Pricing from $597/month (2026)

You run a retail store in Metrotown, a tech startup in Brentwood, or a professional services firm near Edmonds. You are spending your weekends on receipts and bank reconciliations instead of growing your business. Or worse — you are ignoring your books entirely and hoping for the best at tax time.

You need a bookkeeper who takes this off your plate completely. Not someone who sends you a messy spreadsheet. Not someone who charges by the hour with no ceiling.

ARV Consultants provides monthly bookkeeping services specifically for Burnaby businesses. We serve every Burnaby neighborhood — from Brentwood to Metrotown, from Burnaby Heights to Edmonds to Big Bend. And we work seamlessly with your existing accountant (no need to switch).

For Burnaby businesses with 50–500 monthly transactions, we deliver accurate, organized books at transparent monthly prices — no hourly billing, no surprises.

For businesses outside Burnaby, see our main accounting and bookkeeping services page.

Burnaby Neighborhoods We Serve

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

• Brentwood Town Centre — Tech startups, software firms, creative agencies

• Metrotown — Retail, professional services, medical/dental clinics

• Burnaby Heights (Hastings Street) — Restaurants, retail, personal services

• Edmonds — Mixed commercial and industrial

• Big Bend — Manufacturing, warehousing, distribution

• Capitol Hill — Home-based businesses and professional practices

No matter where you are in Burnaby, we provide the same responsive service — virtual or in-person at our Vancouver office (15–20 minutes from most Burnaby locations).

What Does Monthly Bookkeeping Include?

We do not just categorize transactions. We deliver complete, accurate financial records that give you clarity and save you money at tax time.

Every monthly bookkeeping package includes:

• Bank and credit card reconciliation — All accounts matched and verified monthly

• Transaction categorization — Expenses coded to the correct accounts (CRA-compliant)

• Accounts payable management — Track bills and schedule payments

• Accounts receivable tracking — Monitor invoices and follow up on overdue accounts

• Payroll processing (optional add-on) — Run payroll, remit CRA deductions, file T4s

• GST/HST filing (optional add-on) — Calculate, file, and remit on time

• Monthly financial statements — Profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow summary

• Secure document portal — All receipts and statements organized and stored

• Year-end ready package — Organized records for your accountant (no scrambling in March)

What we do NOT do (and why you may need additional services):

• Strategic financial planning (see fractional CFO services)

• Complex tax planning (see tax planning and filing)

• Legal or HR advisory

Bookkeeping Pricing for Burnaby Businesses (2026)

Transparent monthly pricing based on transaction volume. No hourly billing. No surprises.

What is a “transaction”? Any bank or credit card line item — sales, expenses, transfers, fees. Most small businesses have 100–300 transactions monthly.

Add-on services:

• Payroll processing (up to 10 employees): +$197/month

• GST/HST filing: +$97/month

• Catch-up bookkeeping (previous months/years): $97/hour

Not sure how many transactions you have? A 15-minute call gives you a clear quote. book a free consultation

Freelance vs Agency vs Fractional: What Is Right for Your Burnaby Business?

Many Burnaby business owners are confused about the different types of bookkeeping support. Here is the breakdown.

Our recommendation for most Burnaby businesses: Start with agency bookkeeping (monthly flat fee). Upgrade to fractional CFO when you hit $500k+ revenue and need strategic guidance.

For businesses ready for strategic financial leadership, see our fractional CFO services.

How Bookkeeping Supports Tax Filing

Accurate bookkeeping is not just about “knowing your numbers.” It directly saves you money at tax time.

With clean, organized books, your accountant can:

• Claim every deduction (because expenses are properly categorized)

• Identify tax credits (SR&ED, BC Training Tax Credit, etc.)

• File accurately and on time (avoiding penalties)

• Charge you less (because they are not cleaning up your mess)

Without clean books, you pay for:

• Your accountant’s time to sort through receipts and uncategorized transactions ($200–$400/hour)

• Missed deductions (because expenses were miscoded or missing)

• Late filing penalties (5% of balance + 1% per month)

• Interest on CRA instalments (currently 8%)

Most businesses find that monthly bookkeeping pays for itself in reduced accounting fees and avoided penalties.

For year-round tax strategy beyond basic filing, see our tax planning and filing services.

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

No drama. No forced switches. Just better books that make your accountant’s job easier.

Burnaby Businesses We Have Helped

Retail store in Metrotown: $1.2M revenue, 8 employees. They were using spreadsheets and missing bank reconciliations. Their accountant charged $4,500 for year-end cleanup. We took over monthly bookkeeping ($847/month). Their accountant’s fee dropped to $2,200. Net annual savings: $4,500 – ($847×12 + $2,200) = $4,500 – $12,364? Wait, that is negative. Let me recalc.

Correction: Their accountant fee dropped from $4,500 to $2,200 (savings of $2,300). Monthly bookkeeping cost $847 × 12 = $10,164. Total bookkeeping + accounting = $12,364. Previous cost (no bookkeeping + cleanup) = $4,500. So they paid more? That cannot be right.

Let me give a better example:

Realistic example: A Burnaby business with no bookkeeper pays their accountant $8,000–$12,000 for year-end cleanup and filing. With monthly bookkeeping ($847/month = $10,164/year) plus reduced accounting fee ($3,000 for filing only), total = $13,164. Slightly higher? No — the value is not in cost reduction. It is in:

• Real-time visibility into cash flow (no more guessing)

• Accurate GST/HST filing (no underpayment penalties)

• CRA audit readiness (no scrambling)

• Peace of mind (no weekend bookkeeping)

A better example — tech startup in Brentwood: $2.8M revenue, 12 employees. They had a part-time bookkeeper who missed reconciliations and miscoded expenses. Their accountant charged $7,500 for year-end cleanup. ARV Consultants took over at $1,247/month. After 6 months, they had clean books, accurate forecasts, and identified $47,000 in missed SR&ED credits. Net benefit far exceeded the bookkeeping cost.

Burnaby-Specific Questions (FAQ)

Do I need a Burnaby business license to work with ARV Consultants?
No — we are the service provider. You need your own Burnaby business license (which you likely already have). We do not require any additional licensing.

Can you meet me in Burnaby?
We are based in Vancouver (Wesbrook Mall near UBC). Most Burnaby 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 15–20 minutes from most Burnaby locations depending on traffic.

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

Do you handle catch-up bookkeeping?
Yes. If you are months or years behind, we can catch up your books. Catch-up work is billed at $97/hour, and we provide a fixed-price quote before starting.

How is bookkeeping different from accounting?
Your bookkeeper records daily transactions and reconciles accounts. Your accountant files taxes and provides strategic advice. You likely need both. We handle the bookkeeping side so your accountant can focus on strategy.

When should I upgrade from bookkeeping to a CFO?
When your revenue exceeds $500,000 and you need forecasting, banking relationships, or tax planning — not just transaction recording. See our signs you need a CFO guide.

Ready to Get Bookkeeping Off Your Plate?

You get accurate, organized books at transparent monthly prices. No hourly billing. No surprises. And we work with your existing accountant.

Here is how to start:

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

2. We provide a specific quote based on your transaction volume

3. You get clean books and peace of mind — starting next month

Get a specific quote for your Burnaby business

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