Technology & Startups
Accounting support for technology companies and startups — from incorporation and early bookkeeping through to SR&ED and the financial reporting investors and lenders expect.
Common challenges
What makes this industry different
- Getting bookkeeping and financial reporting right from day one
- Understanding whether product development work qualifies for SR&ED
- Managing contractor and employee payroll as the team grows
- Preparing financials that hold up to investor or lender scrutiny
What we watch for
Key accounting & tax concerns
- SR&ED qualification and documentation
- Founder compensation: salary versus dividends versus deferral
- GST/HST treatment for SaaS and digital services
- Clean, investor-ready financial statements
Relevant services
How we can help
Corporate Tax — T2
T2 corporate returns, year-end financials, and tax planning for incorporated businesses.
Learn moreBookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting that keeps your books audit-ready.
Learn moreSR&ED
Scientific Research & Experimental Development claim preparation and CRA coordination.
Learn moreBusiness Registration
Sole proprietorship or incorporation — set up correctly from the start.
Learn moreWorkflow
What working together looks like
- 01
Incorporation & setup
We help set up your corporation and accounts correctly from the start.
- 02
Bookkeeping from day one
Clean, current books make later fundraising, SR&ED, and tax filing far simpler.
- 03
SR&ED review
If your work involves technological uncertainty and experimentation, we assess and prepare a claim.
- 04
Year-end & reporting
Financial statements and your T2 are prepared with future investors or lenders in mind.
FAQ
Common questions
Yes. Clean books from the start make SR&ED claims, investor due diligence, and future tax filings far easier than reconstructing records later.
We review your specific projects against the technological uncertainty and systematic investigation criteria — see our SR&ED page for details. Qualification depends on the facts of your work, not the industry alone.
Ready when you are
Ready to talk about your technology & startups accounting?
Book a consultation and we'll discuss what your business needs.