08/29/2025
At ACCPAS, we’re proud to support professionals, entrepreneurs, and families across Ontario—with strong roots right here in Ottawa.
We provide personalized, technology-driven accounting and advisory services including:
✔ Canadian & U.S. tax preparation
✔ Compliance & audit support
✔ Cross-border tax planning
✔ Business growth strategies
What sets us apart? Direct CPA access, clear communication, and modern digital tools that make accounting faster, smarter, and more personal.
Our mission is simple: to help you achieve clarity and confidence in every financial decision.
If you’re looking for approachable, professional financial advice and a trusted partner in your success, we’d love to connect.
08/28/2025
Are you an international student in accounting working toward your CPA designation?
ACCPAS Professional Corporation is excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our team and gain valuable Canadian work experience while pursuing your CPA pathway.
This role offers:
- Exposure to real client work
- Mentorship from experienced CPAs
- Supportive, collaborative environment
- Practical experience to strengthen your CPA journey
What we’re looking for:
• International student with an accounting background
•CPA Candidate (Capstone / CFE in progress or planned)
• Eager to learn, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow professionally
If you’re ready to apply your academic learning to the real world, we’d love to meet you.
📧 Apply today by sending your resume and a short note of interest to [email protected].
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08/01/2025
Recent reports show a disturbing trend: Canadians are losing life savings to fraud, and banks often refuse reimbursement. For entrepreneurs, the stakes are even higher, a single security breach could cripple cash flow and client trust. Here’s how to safeguard your business finances now.
𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 – Avoid reusing passwords. Use a password manager to protect against keylogging.
𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗠𝗙𝗔) – Wherever possible, use authentication apps, not SMS. Apply MFA for accounting software, payroll, and banking.
𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Train your team to recognize phishing, spoofing, and fraudulent requests for login credentials.
𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗶-𝗙𝗶 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Use secure networks or a VPN to prevent interception of financial data.
𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝘀 – Only download official apps and limit financial transactions on mobile devices.
A small investment in cybersecurity now can save your business from major losses later.
07/29/2025
Is your Ottawa business on track for a strong year-end?
Mid-year is the perfect time to review your numbers and make strategic adjustments — before tax season is even on the horizon.
At ACCPAS Chartered Professional Accountants, we work with Ottawa entrepreneurs to:
✔ Optimize tax efficiency throughout the year — not just at year-end
✔ Build financial strategies that support business growth
✔ Navigate regulatory changes with confidence
The result? Less stress in December and more money working for you all year long.
💼 Let’s talk about where your business stands today — and where it can be by year-end.
07/17/2025
Summer at the Office ☀️
We’re loving the fresh blooms and sunshine outside our ACCPAS office on O’Connor Street. Behind this door, our team supports entrepreneurs and professionals with expert tax, advisory, and accounting services, all year round.
Drop by or get in touch if you’re ready to make confident financial decisions this season.
📍 202 O’Connor Street, Ottawa
📧 [email protected] | 📞 613-233-0028
07/16/2025
Yes, this article is relevant for Liliana’s LinkedIn—with the right framing. While it isn’t directly about CPA vs. accountant, it offers an opportunity to position Liliana as a modern CPA who embraces AI to enhance client service. Here’s how you could use it effectively for her LinkedIn:
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AI isn’t replacing accountants or CPAs.
It’s helping us serve clients better.
From generating tax insights to summarizing meeting notes and streamlining hiring—we’ve seen real, tangible benefits from thoughtfully integrating AI into our practice.
Here are a few ways we use AI at ACCPAS to support entrepreneurs:
✅ Meeting tools that capture and summarize client calls
✅ Smart tax research tools trained on CRA rulings
✅ Streamlined internal reporting and proposal creation
✅ Smarter hiring filters for finance roles
✅ Automated follow-up reminders based on client data
The result?
More time for strategic thinking, fewer missed details, and better outcomes for our clients.
AI doesn’t replace our expertise—it amplifies it.
Curious how we’re using AI to support growing businesses in Ottawa? Let’s connect.