Five Star Accounting
1150 Waverley St B1 R3T 0P4 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

There are over 1.2 million small businesses in Canada, and for many of these businesses it is a family affair. http://ow.ly/TrYck

YOURE INVITED! Visit us at our booth at the After Business Mixer Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 5-7 pm Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Ave.... Guests are treated to delicious appetizers and drinks while they visit the 30+ interactive booths who host fun activities and contests. Dont forget to bring your business cards! Please share!

Employers and employees often experience confusion when discussing vacation pay and vacation time. While there is some flexibility for employers, there are legislated rules that need to be followed and policies clearly communicated. http://ow.ly/Sf301

Watch our latest video for tips on how to help make sure your business is profitable. http://ow.ly/S3sZR

Meet our Five Star team of dedicated #accounting specialists that know #bookkeeping inside and out! http://ow.ly/RvxaJ #Winnipeg

Managing your finances is one of the most crucial aspects to running your small business effectively. Without a steady stream of cash flow, your business may not grow as you hope and may even end up in bankruptcy. http://ow.ly/PyvZ8

We stand out because of our value, our systems and our processes, Kawka says. Were very structured. We have a qualified staff. We have a thorough in-house training process as well. This is to ensure every staff member has an understanding of what is required to properly take care of our clients. http://ow.ly/OeTNr

Five initiatives that provide opportunities for increased profitability in your business. http://ow.ly/MluGQ

Most business fail due to money related issues. Heres some tips to help manage your finances. http://ow.ly/LZ2QQ

As part of your small business accounting, you are required to file the income tax return every year. Filing your sole proprietorship or partnership business income tax return in Canada is done on a T1 income tax form.

Are your businesses accounting policies and procedures optimized for your specific type of business? If you were audited tomorrow, would your books stand up to Federal scrutiny?

Anytime you turn a customer away because you have a cash only policy, youll not only lose that single sale, but theres a good chance they wont be back.

The Canada Revenue Agency very clearly lays out the rules for business expenses. Most simply put, a business expense is anything that your business paid for that can be considered a cost that is paid in order for your business Continue reading

Wanted to share with you all an article in the Winnipeg Free Press talking about Bonnies Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Excellence in Service award! Congratulations again to all the winners! Manitoba is stronger because of strong women http://fivestaraccounting.ca/blog/five-star-in-the-media/

It is with extreme pleasure that we proudly congratulate Five Stars President and Owner, Bonnie Kawka, was awarded the Excellence in Service Award at last nights 2014 Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards hosted by the Women Business http://fivestaraccounting.ca//bonnie-kawka-women-entrepre/

The finalists have been announced for the Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. We are excited to announce that our owner, Bonnie Kawka is a finalist for this years award! Bonnie first started Five Star Accounting (previously Hospitality

Over the past few months, weve been hearing a lot about Income Splitting. Despite reservations expressed by Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, the Prime Minister has publicly stated that he remains committed to his partys 2011 campaign promise

Our Canadian Government prides itself on being Business Friendly, and the 2014 Federal Budget certainly casts them in this light. The budget has been called conservative due to the fact that it includes very little new spending on the part

With the release of the Economic Action Plan for 2014, the government is staying the course they laid down in 2006 the reduction of the burden of bureaucracy on the Canadian small business. http://fivestaraccounting.ca//economic-action-plan-2014-%/

Did you know that the 2013 tax year gave many advantages to small businesses with employees? Small businesses that increased the amount of wages paid out on T4 Slips in 2013 are eligible for the extended Hiring Credit for Small Continue reading

If you are involved in processing payroll, the ending of the calendar year will usually cause anxiety over one thing T4s! Not only is it imperative that all information on the T4 be accurate, one must also ensure payroll Continue reading

Did You Know? The Canada Revenue Agency has some good news for charitable organizations, and for taxpayers who havent been taking advantage of their charitable donation tax credits in recent years.

The Five Star 10 Year Anniversary Party was a huge success! We want to extend our gratitude to our friends and clients who made an effort to attend and celebrate this special occasion with us. http://fivestaraccounting.ca/blog/a-five-star-thank-you/

Time flies when youre having fun! This year, we are celebrating Five Star Accountings 10th anniversary. http://fivestaraccounting.ca//celebrating-our-10th-annive/

Bonnie and the team at Five Star Accounting would like to wish you, your family and friends a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and meaning. http://fivestaraccounting.ca//five-star-accounting-holida/

Weve moved! Visit us at our new location at Unit B1 - 1150 Waverley Street.

Here at Five Star Accounting, we are very excited about the changes that are taking place because of the growth in our business. Weve worked hard to expand our services and our reach, while staying true to who we are Continue reading

We are pleased to announce that Five Star Accounting will be opening up a new office in Calgary, Alberta.

This year, Remembrance Day falls on Monday, Nov 11. If you are a small business owner, what does this day mean for your business? In Manitoba, only certain businesses can operate on this day.

We always like when our clients visit, especially when they bring along their VIPs (Very Important Pets)! See whos dropped in for a visit :) http://www.fivestaraccounting.ca/about/our-vips

If youre looking for a new bookkeeper remember that the person you hire will have access to your books and records. A bookkeepers job is not to only keep the books but to offer you valuable information for planning Continue reading

Before you hire your next bookkeeper and hand over your books and records, be sure you ask them these questions to make sure they are reliable, capable and trustworthy. [Video Post]

As a small business ourselves, we understand the tax challenges that small businesses in Winnipeg face today. We are just fortunate that we are an accounting and bookkeeping company! When you are running your business and managing multiple roles and

Now that tax season is over (or winding down), for many of our clients it is back to business as usual. Your tax filing has come and gone, youre starting fresh for another business year and maybe right about now, Continue reading

Sometimes, its easy to forget the humble beginnings that companies start out from but here at Five Star Accounting, it is never far from our minds. We started out as Hospitality Services Inc. (HSI), a bookkeeping service catered specifically towards

There are 7 stages in the Business Life Cycle that every business will go through. Having a good understanding of where your business is within this cycle will better prepare you for the challenges that you will face. Seed Stage: Continue reading