Avisar Chartered Professional Accountants

08/13/2026

Changes are coming to PST rules October 1. Is your business ready?

This is one of the biggest changes to PST in recent years. The tax will apply to several service businesses that have historically been exempt, including:

- Accounting services
- Architectural services
- Engineering and geoscience services
- Security services
- Non-residential real estate services

If your business provides these services, you may need to register with the Ministry of Finance.

If your business pays for these services, it's time to consider the budget impact of this change.

For more details read the full blog post:

Beginning October 1, 2026, you will notice a change to the way many professional services are billed in British Columbia. Find out what it means for you.

07/16/2026

Is your business profitable, but still feeling tight on cash?

That gap can be frustrating. On paper, the numbers may look healthy. But in the bank account, the timing can tell a different story.

Payroll lands before receivables clear. Inventory has to be purchased before sales are collected. GST/PST, loans, tax instalments, and owner draws all need to be planned.
That is where a 13-week cash flow forecast can help.

It is not just a spreadsheet. It is a practical planning tool that helps business owners see what is coming, understand the timing, and make better decisions before cash flow becomes stressful.

We’ve put together a practical guide to building a 13-week forecast.

👉 Read the full article:

Learn the 10 steps to build a 13-week cash flow forecasting tool and the common mistakes to avoid. Read the full post.

06/23/2026

Many not-for-profit leaders join because they care about the mission — not because they love reading financial statements.

But financial statements are more than compliance documents.

They can help executive directors and volunteer board members understand whether programs are sustainable, whether cash flow is healthy, whether restricted funds are being tracked properly, and whether the board has the information it needs to make confident decisions.

You do not need to become an accountant to read NFP financials more effectively.

You just need to know what the numbers are telling you — and when to ask for guidance.

We’ve put together a practical guide for not-for-profit leaders who want to feel more confident reading financial statements without getting lost in accounting jargon.

Read the article:

05/16/2026

Buying a Business?

Up to 90% of business acquisitions fail to close or fail post-purchase according to Forbes. But you can improve your chances of success if you know what to look for. Read our Financial Due Diligence Checklist and spot the red flags you need to watch for.

Read more ==> https://www.avisar.ca/accounting-news/buying-a-business-in-bc/

04/14/2026

What can a CPA do for your business?

Hint: a lot more than help with taxes.

A CPA helps keep the business financially organized, makes the numbers easier to read, supports planning, helps meet tax obligations, and gives owners a stronger basis for business decisions.

If you're wondering how the expertise of a CPA can help your business, our latest post is worth a read.

A CPA helps a small business stay financially organized, review its financial results, meet tax obligations, plan ahead, and make better business decisions.