Hiring a Bookkeeper

The Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada put out a whitepaper publication of what to look for when you are hiring an outside bookkeeper.

They have some really good points, not the least of which is to know what you are getting.

There are many types of "bookkeepers".  It is not a regulated industry, therefore many people can call themselves a bookkeeper.  Companies will often hire bookkeepers based upon convenience and ease.

The IPBC says in their whitepaper "Hiring the wrong bookkeeper can destroy your business".

That sounds pretty dramatic, but as a professional bookkeeper I have seen this many times over.  If you don't know how to do books, then make sure that you have someone that does! This is your cash flow, your business, and what you report to Canada Revenue Agency.  You are responsible and liable for what transpires in your business.  Make sure that you are doing it right the first time.

Here is the publication, direct from IPBC.