E-Commerce & Retail
Bookkeeping and tax support for e-commerce and retail businesses, including multi-channel sales, inventory considerations, and the sales tax rules that apply across provinces and borders.
Common challenges
What makes this industry different
- Reconciling sales and fees across multiple platforms
- Tracking inventory and cost of goods sold accurately
- Determining GST/HST and PST obligations across provinces
- Understanding cross-border selling and shipping tax implications
What we watch for
Key accounting & tax concerns
- Platform payout reconciliation (fees, refunds, chargebacks)
- Inventory and cost of goods sold tracking
- Multi-province and cross-border sales tax obligations
- Cash flow management around inventory purchasing
Relevant services
How we can help
Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting that keeps your books audit-ready.
Learn moreGST/HST & PST
Registration, filing, and ongoing compliance for federal and BC sales tax.
Learn moreCorporate Tax — T2
T2 corporate returns, year-end financials, and tax planning for incorporated businesses.
Learn moreBusiness Registration
Sole proprietorship or incorporation — set up correctly from the start.
Learn moreWorkflow
What working together looks like
- 01
Platform & structure review
We review your sales channels, current bookkeeping setup, and business structure.
- 02
Ongoing reconciliation
Platform payouts, fees, and inventory movements are reconciled into your books regularly.
- 03
Sales tax compliance
GST/HST and PST obligations are reviewed and kept current as your sales footprint grows.
- 04
Year-end & planning
Financial statements and tax filing wrap up the year, with planning for growth ahead.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes, we work within the cloud accounting ecosystem to reconcile sales, fees, and payouts from common e-commerce platforms into your bookkeeping.
It depends on where your customers are located and how much you sell into each province — cross-provincial and cross-border sales tax rules can get complex. We review your specific sales footprint rather than applying a one-size-fits-all answer.
Ready when you are
Ready to talk about your e-commerce & retail accounting?
Book a consultation and we'll discuss what your business needs.