Bookkeeping Set Up for New Business Owners

Location: Online.

Setting up your books is one of the most common – and costly – struggles for new and growing business owners.

Setting up your books is one of the most common – and costly – struggles for new and growing business owners. If bookkeeping feels overwhelming, confusing, or easy to put off, this session is designed for you.

Join Mohamed Bachani of Unique Accounting Services, a referral partner, for a 90-minute practical workshop that breaks bookkeeping down into clear, manageable steps – without accounting jargon. This session focuses on helping you understand what to do, why it matters, and how to stay compliant with the CRA, so your finances support your business instead of stressing you out.

What You’ll Learn – In this 90-minute session, we’ll cover:

Why good bookkeeping matters for cash flow, pricing decisions, taxes, and long-term growth

Essential financial concepts explained in plain language (no accounting background required)

How to choose the right bookkeeping system—software vs. spreadsheets

How to set up a simple and effective chart of accounts

Proper invoicing and how to track income accurately

How to categorize and record expenses correctly

CRA requirements for receipts and financial documentation

HST basics: when and how to register, what to collect, and what to remit

How to pay yourself correctly as a new business owner

Monthly routines and financial habits that keep your books clean, current, and stress-free

Who Should Attend

New entrepreneurs and startups

Small business owners who are DIY-ing their bookkeeping

Business owners who want to understand their numbers better before hiring help

Anyone feeling behind, unsure, or frustrated with their financial records

About the Speaker: Mohamed Bachani is the founder of Unique Accounting Services , supporting small business owners with practical, compliant, and easy-to-understand accounting and bookkeeping solutions. Mohamed specializes in helping entrepreneurs build strong financial foundations from day one – so they can make confident business decisions and avoid costly mistakes.