This author has yet to write their bio.Meanwhile lets just say that we are proud Melanie Beaumont contributed a whooping 14 entries.
February… love is in the air and taxes to potentially pay around the corner. How can you save for your retirement and maximize your tax situation? Melanie’s favourite column “The Bean Counter” dives into the myths around your RRSP contribution. We would love to hear if some of these myths have changed your knowledge around […]
January is a great month for reviewing and cleaning up your finances. In addition to this, I am strongly urging all of my clients to have another individual authorized on their CRA account (preferably your accountant and also a spouse or the executor of their will). I have had many clients whose spouse has passed away […]
The start of a new year is the perfect time for reflection. What important financial planning have you put aside during the busy holiday season? Now is the time to get caught up. Here is some great advice from the Blunt Bean Counter #AskMelanie: So, what is a financial cleanup? The following are some areas […]
It is critical that I keep a well-organized office for my clients and for myself. I am often asked for tips on how to best organize important accounting paperwork. Having a system in place to manage your accounting paperwork is essential. I recommend scheduling time regularly to work on staying organized with your finances and […]
As an accountant, I have very candid and personal conversations around money and the stress it can cause my clients. Feeling a sense of control over our financial lives is something that we all strive for but how do we cope when things are less than perfect? Cash flow for business owners, the ever-growing expense […]
As we get into our forties and beyond life can become a foggy sandwich of responsibilities and details. It is actually called the “Sandwich Generation” for a reason. We are caring for our children and our parents. We are in the middle of this muddle trying to manage our family/business/financial and work life from many […]
Death is not a subject any of us want to think about but having important conversations with your family about their wishes (plus yours as well) and ensuring that if you are responsible for settling your estate being prepared is critical. This article will give you some important things to consider and also provides some […]
I love my clients. It is why I went into business for myself so that I could be of service and make more businesses succeed. My client’s challenges are important to me. I hate to see business owners worry and that’s why it is important to stay on top of your tax obligations. That’s where […]
Many of my clients come to me with really important questions that need an immediate answer. I never leave my clients hanging. Each month in my #AskMelanie column, I address those burning questions so that you can maximize your time on growing your business and not worry about taxation issues. As a CPA accountant serving […]
In business and life ignorance is never an acceptable excuse! Every week I’m here to let you in on financial implications in order to support your goals and financial well-being. In our new series, “Ask Melanie” find out what happens when you don’t file your taxes. Melanie, What Happens if I File My Taxes Late? If you have a […]
