Category Archives: Bookeeping and Accounting

Ontario Ministry of Labour: Tips and Gratuities New Rules

Starting June 10, 2016, it will be illegal for employers to keep a portion of employees’ tips and other gratuities, except as permitted by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). These rules affect employers and employees covered by the ESA … Continue reading

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The CRA’s annual Office Audit Letter Campaign

 The CRA’s annual Office Audit Letter Campaign The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will soon be conducting its seventh annual Office Audit Letter Campaign. The letter writing campaign is designed to facilitate behavioural changes among a selected taxpayer population by providing … Continue reading

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Ontario Has Changed Its Minimum Wage Rates

Minimum Wage Rates   Minimum Wage Rates Minimum Wage Rate Wage Rates Prior to June 1, 2014 Wage rates from June 1, 2014 – September 30, 2015 Current Rates: Rates as of October 1, 2015 General Minimum Wage $10.25 per … Continue reading

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New to bookkeeping and accounting? A look at what the profession should do for you

Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions. Transactions include sales, purchases, income, receipts and payments by an individual or organization. Bookkeeping is usually performed by a bookkeeper. Bookkeeping should not be confused with accounting. The accounting process is usually performed … Continue reading

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