When To Outsource Your Bookkeeping

Many entrepreneurs start doing their own bookkeeping—but as transactions grow, accuracy declines and CRA risk increases. Outsourcing bookkeeping to professionals ensures compliance, precision, and time savings. Mackisen CPA Auditors Montreal provides outsourced accounting solutions that integrate bookkeeping, payroll, GST/QST, and financial reporting under one CPA-supervised system.

Legal and Regulatory Framework
Income Tax Act (Canada) Section 230(1): Requires accurate and verifiable records.
CRA Policy IC78-10R5: Accepts outsourced digital bookkeeping if data remains auditable.
Taxation Act (Quebec) Section 34: Holds business owners responsible for compliance even when outsourcing.
CPA Canada Handbook Section 5050: Sets assurance standards for CPA-reviewed bookkeeping services.
PIPEDA: Protects outsourced data storage and transmission.

Key Court Decisions
Beaudoin v. The Queen (2020): Upheld reassessment for errors caused by unsupervised bookkeeping.
Lincora Group v. Quebec (2019): Confirmed that business owners remain liable for outsourced errors.
Simard Beaudry Construction v. Canada (2019): Validated outsourced accounting if CPA-reviewed.
Desjardins v. Quebec (2021): Highlighted importance of CPA oversight in outsourcing agreements.
Royal Bank v. Canada (2019): Recognized CPA-supervised outsourcing as valid for loan underwriting.

Why CRA Targets / Issues / Enforces
CRA audits frequently reveal inconsistencies caused by DIY or low-cost outsourced bookkeeping. When reconciliation or GST/QST filings are wrong, the responsibility still lies with the business owner. Mackisen CPA Auditors Montreal offers end-to-end outsourced accounting, ensuring every transaction meets CRA and Revenu Québec standards under professional supervision.

Mackisen Strategy
Needs Assessment — Evaluate your bookkeeping workload and compliance requirements.
Outsourced Setup — Transition to a secure, CPA-managed cloud accounting platform.
Integration — Include payroll, GST/QST filing, and expense tracking under one system.
Monthly Reporting — Provide CPA-reviewed financial statements and dashboards.
Audit Protection — Maintain complete documentation for CRA or Revenu Québec review.
Business Advisory — Offer ongoing consultation to strengthen operations and tax efficiency.

Powering Client Needs and Business Freedom
A Montreal restaurant chain reduced administrative hours by 70 percent after outsourcing to Mackisen. A Quebec construction firm avoided CRA penalties through monthly CPA oversight. A Toronto e-commerce business improved cash flow by automating accounting and payroll under Mackisen’s outsourced model.
How Mackisen Clients Benefit

• Cost-effective, compliant outsourced accounting

• Access to CPA-reviewed books and reports

• Real-time dashboards for management insight

• Full CRA and Revenu Québec compliance

• More time for business growth and innovation

Common Questions
Will I lose control by outsourcing? No, Mackisen provides full transparency and shared access.
How is data protected? Through encrypted, PIPEDA-compliant systems.
Does CRA approve outsourced accounting? Yes, if records remain verifiable.
Can outsourcing reduce costs? Absolutely—fewer errors and faster reporting save money.
Does Mackisen handle payroll and taxes? Yes, as part of our full-service outsourcing.

Why Mackisen
Mackisen CPA Auditors Montreal combines technology, expertise, and security to deliver outsourced bookkeeping that’s reliable, scalable, and compliant. We give business owners peace of mind, financial clarity, and time to focus on what truly matters—growth.