09/07/2026
Wishing all of our clients, colleagues, and fellow Edmonton business owners a safe and relaxing Labour Day. Take some time to enjoy the long weekend and recharge. From all of us at Stang & Company, have a wonderful holiday!
Stang & Company
📲 (780) 421-4784
stangcompany.com
09/05/2026
Having the right financial professional in your corner can make a big difference for your business and personal finances.
As CPAs in Alberta, we provide professional guidance tailored to your unique needs and goals. Let our team help you make confident financial decisions.
Stang & Company
📲(780) 421-4784
stangcompany.com
09/02/2026
A reminder that the third quarterly income tax instalment for individuals and self-employed taxpayers required by the CRA is due September 15.
Planning ahead can help you avoid missed deadlines and unexpected surprises. If you have questions about your tax obligations, or need help filing, our team is here to guide you!
Stang & Company
📲(780) 421-4784
stangcompany.com
08/29/2026
A strong month can make everything feel like it is moving in the right direction.
But one good result does not always tell the full story.
Expenses may be increasing.
Margins may be shrinking.
Cash may be tied up longer than expected.
A few customers may be responsible for too much of the revenue.
This is why experienced business owners look beyond the headline number.
The goal is not simply to ask, “Did we make money?”
It is to understand how the business made money—and whether those results are sustainable.
Stang & Company
📲 (780) 421-4784
stangcompany.com
08/27/2026
August is a natural checkpoint.
There are still several months remaining, which means there's still time to improve results before year-end.
Review where your business stands today.
Identify one meaningful improvement.
Take action.
Small adjustments now often produce significant benefits later.
Stang & Company
📲 (780) 421-4784
stangcompany.com
08/24/2026
One of the benefits of working with business owners year after year is recognizing patterns.
Certain misconceptions appear again and again.
The good news?
Most of them can be addressed simply by understanding the numbers and asking better questions.
Business decisions become much easier when they're based on facts instead of assumptions.
Stang & Company
📲 (780) 421-4784
stangcompany.com
08/21/2026
The best business conversations rarely begin with answers.
They begin with questions.
What are you trying to accomplish?
What's changed?
What concerns you most?
What opportunities are you considering?
The better we understand your goals, the better we can help you make informed financial decisions.
Accounting has always been about numbers.
For us, it's also about understanding the people and businesses behind them.
Stang & Company
📲 (780) 421-4784
stangcompany.com
08/19/2026
Some decisions become more expensive simply because they're delayed.
Waiting to review financial performance.
Waiting to address cash flow.
Waiting to plan for taxes.
Waiting to ask questions.
Time creates options.
Waiting often removes them.
One of the most valuable things a business owner can do is have important conversations while there's still time to act on them.
Stang & Company
📲 (780) 421-4784
stangcompany.com
08/17/2026
"More sales will solve our cash flow problems."
Sometimes they do.
Often, they don't.
Growing businesses frequently experience higher payroll, increased inventory, larger overhead, and more operating expenses alongside higher revenue.
That's why cash flow challenges can continue even during periods of growth.
Revenue is important.
Understanding how money moves through your business is even more valuable.
That's where informed planning makes all the difference.
Stang & Company
📲 (780) 421-4784
stangcompany.com
08/15/2026
Large purchases can create exciting opportunities for a business.
They can also create unnecessary pressure if they aren't carefully planned.
Before making a significant investment, take time to evaluate how it fits into your overall business strategy—not just today's needs.
A little planning now often leads to better decisions later.
Stang & Company
📲 (780) 421-4784
stangcompany.com