Avisar Chartered Professional Accountants

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.

03/18/2026

Are you considering taking the step to incorporate your small business? This post lays out what changes, what you gain, what it costs, and how to decide.

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02/24/2026

Filing a small business tax return in Canada in 2026? Here are five tips and seven common mistakes to keep in mind.

Filing a small business tax return in Canada starts with understanding your business structure. Sole proprietors and partnerships report business income on

01/22/2026

Are your financial goals moving your business in the right direction? Do you even have any?

Learn how financial goal setting can boost profit, reduce overwhelm, and help you make smarter decisions all year long.

https://www.avisar.ca/accounting-news/financial-goal-setting/

Learn how financial goal setting for small business can boost profit, reduce overwhelm, and help you make smarter decisions all year long.

12/14/2025

Are you using profitability ratios to track the health of your business? These ratios help you look at your financial data in ways that paint a picture of how your business is doing and make better decisions.

Is your growth actually leading to more profit? Is it time to change your pricing structure? Are your assets actually draining profitability?

Profitability ratios help you see more than just income and expenses. In this post, we look at five key ratios, how to calculate them, and what to look for.
https://www.avisar.ca/accounting-news/profitability-ratios-explained/

Profitability ratios help you see more than just income and expenses. Learn how to use them to make better decisions, track progress, and grow with purpose

11/28/2025

Big congratulations Steve, Jaxson, and Yasmin on passing the Common Final Exam (CFE)! This is a huge milestone on the path to earning their CPA designations, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this moment with all three of them.

We marked the occasion this morning with mimosas, snacks, and our favourite tradition — the cutting of the tie that binds. It’s a symbolic (and always entertaining) way to honour the countless hours of studying, determination, and resilience that go into conquering the CFE.

Swipe through to see highlights from today’s celebration! 🎊

Please join us in congratulating Steve, Jaxson, and Yasmin — their hard work inspires us all. 👏

11/25/2025

Several members of the Avisar team were thrilled to attend the Langley Christmas Wish Breakfast this year as a Star Sponsor!

Thanks to the efforts of our Avisar Fundraising Team, we were able to support this incredible event that brings joy and hope to so many local families. The room was full of generosity, community spirit, and enough bacon and eggs to fuel Santa’s sleigh 🥞🎁

Learn more about the Langley Christmas Bureau and how you can still help:
👉 https://www.langleychristmasbureau.com/christmas-wish-breakfast-langley-city

11/14/2025

Are you holding more cash in your corporation than you need for day-to-day operations? In our latest blog post, we share a strategy for investing this money without triggering unnecessary tax.

Corporate class mutual funds are a lesser-known strategy that might be beneficial. We’ll explore how these funds work, why they’re different from traditional investments, and whether they could be a fit for your long-term financial strategy.

Corporate class mutual funds are a lesser-known option that might offer your business both flexibility and tax efficiency. Find out today.

10/18/2025

Please join us for 🎄 Merry & Bright: A Community Christmas Fundraiser 🎄
📍 Rusty's Pub, Cloverdale
📅 Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

We’re proud to sponsor Merry & Bright: A Community Christmas Fundraiser—a festive pub night organized by some amazing Avisar team members who are volunteering their time to support the Langley Christmas Bureau and Raphael House. 💛

✨ What’s in store?
🍔 A delicious burger, fries, and a drink (included with your ticket!)
🎯 Fun pub games like the Toonie Toss, Punch Board, and Plinko
🎁 A silent auction, basket raffle, and a 50/50 draw
🎉 Good company and a great cause

All proceeds go directly to local families in need this holiday season.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and come be part of something special!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/merry-bright-a-community-christmas-fundraiser-tickets-1735972804389?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is organized by volunteers from the Avisar team. Avisar Chartered Professional Accountants is proud to support the fundraiser as a community sponsor.