Accounting Services in Campbell River and the North Island

As an accountant in Campbell River, and the North Island, the Robbins & Company team are keenly aware of the challenges of running a business in these areas. Robbins & Company’s full- service accounting practice has locations in Courtenay, Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni, Powell River and Campbell River but services businesses all over Vancouver Island.

In addition to offering accounting services to businesses in Campbell River and the North Island, Robbins & Company provides accounting services to individuals in the areas of tax filing, family trusts, financial planning and more.

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Tax planning is the process by which your financial affairs are arranged in such a way as to minimize your taxes. There are three basic ways to reduce taxes: reduce your income, increase your deductions, and take advantage of tax credits. Robbins & Company provides assistance with Corporate Tax, Personal Tax, Tax Planning, Family Trusts, Tax Compliance and Corporate Reorganizations.

Corporate Tax

All resident corporations have to file a corporation income tax (T2) return every tax year even if there is no tax payable – which is where Robbins & Company, CPA comes in.

Personal Tax

All residents of Canada have to file a personal tax return (T1) even if there is no tax payable. Tax time can be stressful for many people. Let Robbins & Company help alleviate that stress

Tax Planning

Tax planning is an important part of a financial plan. Minimizing tax payable through sound, forward thinking, allows you to keep more money in your pocket for the things that matter most.

Estate Planning

Estate planning is an essential part of your overall wealth planning and management. This includes Trust and Estate taxation, date of death taxation, Estate planning, and business succession planning

Family Trusts

Family trusts can be an effective tax planning tool allowing you to share (income split) the growth of your company amongst family members without giving up control. They are commonly used in corporate re-organizations and estate freezes

Tax Compliance

Ensuring that your GST and tax returns are filed on time. Robbins & Company knows the rules – do you?

Corporate Reorganizations

Robbins & Company will ensure that your corporate structure is efficient and effective from both a tax and liability standpoint in an ever-changing regulatory climate. Some reasons to consider corporate re-organization include business growth, retirement planning, creditor proofing, asset protection, mergers, and amalgamations.

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Businesses often require financial statements to provide assurance to other stakeholders, investors or shareholders. Robbins & Company can professionally prepare financial statements for your business, and determine what kind of financial statements provide the level of assurance that meet your requirements. Robbins & Company provides both compilation and review engagements.

Compilation Engagements

Also known as a “Notice to Reader”, a compilation is the least expensive and most efficient type of engagement. The objective of the compilation agreement is to compile financial information into financial statement format based on financial information provided by the client.

Real Estate & Law Office Trust Reporting

Many professionals such as lawyers and real estate brokers hold client funds in trust. As a security measure for these clients, the respective governing bodies require that these accounts be reviewed by an accountant to ensure compliance. The team at Robbins & Company can prepare these compliance reports for your office.

Review Engagements

The objective of a Review Engagement is to review financial statements to ascertain whether the statements are plausible. Where an audit is not required or has been waived by the shareholders, financial statements may be prepared on a review basis.

Audit Engagements

The objective of an audit engagement is to ascertain the financial statements contain no errors or misstatements. Providing the highest level of assurance, an audit engagement ensures complete accuracy in the reporting period.

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Whatever stage you are at with your business planning, or in meeting your personal financial goals, Robbins & Company provides sound financial advice. His qualifications and experience provide valuable insight to show you how today’s decisions can affect your financial future, helping you to set and meet your financial goals. From training to budgeting to decisions about your company’s structure or direction, consulting with Robbins & Company means you can make those decisions with confidence.

Personal Financial Plans

Financial planning involves determining a person’s financial needs and goals for the future and how to achieve them.

Proformas and Projections

A pro-forma is a projected or estimated financial statement that attempts to present a reasonably accurate idea of what a firm’s financial situation would be if the present trends continue or certain assumptions hold true.

Incorporation Plans

The decision to incorporate is one that many proprietors and partners struggle with. Let Robbins & Company discuss the benefits of incorporation with you and help you decide if it is right for your situation.

Training

At Robbins & Company, we understand that not everyone is an accountant. We also appreciate how important this aspect is to your business. Let Robbins & Company train you or your staff.

Business Planning

The function of accounting is traditionally based on historical data. We want to use your past to help you create your future. Let Robbins & Company use our knowledge to help move your business forward

Budgeting

The dreaded “B” word. Budgeting is not about what you can’t buy, it’s about how you can buy it. Every business needs a roadmap and a budget is a valuable tool in helping you get your business to where you want it to be