Cloud Bookkeeping · British Columbia
Small Business Bookkeeping, Done Online.
Accurate, stress-free bookkeeping and accounting for businesses in Vancouver, Richmond, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, the Fraser Valley and Duncan. You run the business — we will handle the books.
What We Do
Bookkeeping & accounting services
Everything you need to keep your books clean, compliant and decision-ready — all in one place.
Online Bookkeeping
Monthly cloud bookkeeping, bank and credit-card reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable — kept current so you always know where you stand.
QuickBooks Online
We know QuickBooks (and its quirks). Setup, migration, cleanup and ongoing support so your file is accurate and easy to use.
Small Business Accounting
Month-end close and clear financial statements that turn your numbers into decisions you can actually act on.
Payroll
Reliable payroll runs, remittances and year-end T4s — your team paid correctly and on time.
GST/PST Filing
Stay compliant with accurate, on-time GST and PST returns prepared from properly reconciled books.
Catch-Up & Cleanup
Behind on the books? We will catch you up, clean up prior periods and get you ready for tax time or financing.
Why Alternative Accounting
Your time is better spent running your business
You are a business professional in your own area of expertise — not a bookkeeper. We have spent decades keeping BC small businesses on track, and we have moved everything online so your books are available wherever you are.
- Over 30 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience
- QuickBooks Online specialists — setup, cleanup and ongoing books
- Fully cloud-based: simpler, faster and accessible anywhere
- Clear monthly reporting so you always know where you stand
- Payroll, GST/PST and year-end handled accurately and on time
Online is where it is at
When we moved our bookkeeping online, everyone benefited. Your books become available anywhere via the internet, with real simplification and improvement in day-to-day usability.
No drop-offs. No shoeboxes of receipts. Just clean, current books you can see any time.
Accounting Advisory
When you are ready to move from keeping records to making decisions, our advisory service gives you CFO-level insight into your numbers — without the full-time hire.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Annual budgets and rolling forecasts that let you plan with confidence, set targets, and catch problems before they reach the bank account.
Cash Flow Management
Cash flow planning and short-term forecasts so you always know what is coming in and going out — and never get caught short.
Accounts Payable Management
We manage vendor bills, approvals and payment timing to protect your cash position and keep supplier relationships strong.
Accounts Receivable Management
Proactive invoicing, follow-up and collections to get you paid faster and shrink overdue balances.
Service Areas
Local bookkeeping across the Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island
Cloud-based bookkeeping means we serve businesses wherever they are in BC. Choose your area for details:
Vancouver
From downtown startups to contractors, restaurants and professional services firms, Vancouver's small businesses move fast — and…
View Vancouver bookkeeping →Richmond
Richmond's economy runs on import/export, retail, restaurants and the businesses that support YVR. Many juggle high transaction …
View Richmond bookkeeping →Port Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam and the wider Tri-Cities are home to trades, family-run businesses and growing service companies. These owners we…
View Port Coquitlam bookkeeping →Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are among the fastest-growing communities in the region, with a strong base of contractors, home-ba…
View Maple Ridge bookkeeping →Fraser Valley
From Langley and Abbotsford to Chilliwack and Mission, the Fraser Valley is built on agriculture, trades, manufacturing and inde…
View Fraser Valley bookkeeping →Duncan
Alternative Accounting has called downtown Duncan home for over 30 years, serving small businesses throughout the Cowichan Valle…
View Duncan bookkeeping →VancouverRichmondPort CoquitlamMaple RidgeFraser ValleyDuncanAbbotsfordLangleyChilliwackPitt Meadows
How It Works
Getting started is simple
Free consultation
We review your business, your current books and what you need — no obligation.
Setup & cleanup
We set up or tidy your QuickBooks Online file so we are starting from accurate numbers.
Monthly bookkeeping
We reconcile, categorise and keep your books current every month, online.
Clear reporting
You get tidy financials and on-time filings — and your time back.
What you will need
Read-only access to your bank feeds and QuickBooks Online — that is it. Everything runs securely in the cloud, so there is nothing to drop off and nothing to install.
Book Your ConsultationFAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer remote bookkeeping or do I need to visit your office?
Which accounting software do you use?
I am behind on my books — can you help me catch up?
Do you handle payroll and GST/PST filing?
What is the difference between bookkeeping and your advisory service?
How much does it cost?
Get In Touch
Book your free consultation
Tell us a bit about your business and we will show you how cloud bookkeeping can save you time.
Duncan, BC V9L 1T6
Right across from the Duncan Theatre