Cloud North Bookkeeping & Tax helps small business owners in St. John’s and across NL with CPA-led bookkeeping, tax, and advisory. I’ve truly seen it all.
Gain clarity in your numbers and confidence in your business with Cloud North. My name is Alex Gamboa, founder of Cloud North Bookkeeping & Tax. I have over 10 years of experience in public accounting, starting my career working for a large national firm, moving to small firms, and even running my own firm prior to launching Cloud North. Over the years, I’ve gained diverse experience in external a
udits, internal audits, review engagements, compilation engagements, tax compliance and planning, advisory, and consulting. What I have enjoyed most is working directly with small business owners. I discovered this quickly when I co-founded my own firm, Gamboa & Holland LLP, in Kenora, ON. Owning my own business helped me relate to my clients who were also entrepreneurs. I developed a deep appreciation for what small business owners bring to the Canadian economy, and that motivated me to treat every client’s business as if it were my own. I launched Cloud North to bring this same passion to clients in a different way. By leveraging cloud technology, I help clients keep their financials clean, streamlined, and efficient. This means real-time financials every month so you can make real-time decisions for your business with confidence. I believe you can’t truly understand your business if you don’t understand the numbers. That’s why I focus on making financial information clear, accessible, and actionable, so your business can thrive, not just survive. With years of tax experience and completion of CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program, I bring a specialized tax skillset that complements our bookkeeping services. Because I’m directly involved in my clients’ bookkeeping, I can provide the most accurate tax advisory possible, identifying issues early and uncovering strategic tax planning opportunities that align with your business goals. For me, being a trusted advisor goes far beyond bookkeeping and tax. It’s about building relationships, being available, and supporting clients when they need me most. I believe these relationships are the most important part of my work. I’m not only here for myself, I’m here to help small business owners succeed, build the life they want, and achieve balance. Born and raised in Kenora, ON, I now live in St. John’s, NL with my beautiful wife and two loving kids. When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me spending time with my family, watching my kids grow, pretending I’m a decent golfer, or learning my way around the kitchen. My family is the most important thing to me and it’s a big reason why I started Cloud North. I know how much family matters to many small business owners, and I want to help you build the same balance I strive for in my own life. If my story and values resonate with you, I believe we’d be a great fit. Let’s set up a call and get to know each other! Click this link to my website to book a call - https://www.cloudnorthbookkeeping.ca/contact
09/10/2026
Before you buy shiny software, launch huge marketing campaigns, or set aggressive sales goals, you need a clear, realistic budget. 🎯
Creating a budget isn't about restricting your growth—it’s about defining your baseline. Knowing your exact monthly operating costs, expected overhead, and revenue targets gives you a roadmap for every single business decision you make. 🛣️
Build the blueprint first, and the sustainable growth will follow! 🏗️💸🚀
09/08/2026
“I paid tax installments all year… so why do I still owe money at year-end?” 🤔💸
This is one of the most common questions small business owners ask when looking at their final tax return!
Tax installments are simply estimated prepayments based on your previous year’s income. If your business grew, your revenue increased, or you took on new profitable projects this year, your actual tax liability will end up higher than what those installment payments covered. 📈✨
Think of installments as a deposit toward your final bill—not a fixed rate. Regular monthly bookkeeping keeps your true profits clear so you can adjust your savings before tax day arrives! 🗓️📝
09/05/2026
Having expert financial advice in your corner makes every decision easier. 📞📊✨
Running a business comes with constant financial questions: Is this expense deductible? How should I structure my payments? What should my cash flow target be?
Having open, regular communication about your books bridges the gap between complex tax rules and practical daily operations—giving you the answers you need to move forward with complete confidence! 📲💸
09/03/2026
Managing your business numbers should be as simple as sending a text. 📱
Gone are the days of carrying around shoeboxes of receipts or spending hours tied to a desktop spreadsheet. 🙅♂️📄
Modern financial management lets you review transaction feeds, approve invoices, and check real-time account balances right from your phone. Keeping your records up to date on the go means less time doing admin work and more time growing your business! 🚀
09/01/2026
The best business decisions come from a place of clarity, not guesswork.
When your financial records are clean, compliant, and up to date, you eliminate the constant background stress of "what-ifs."
📊 Clear Profitability: Know exact margins on products and services
🛡️ Audit Safety: Rest easy knowing records meet CRA standards
🎯 Confident Spending: Invest back into your business without risking cash flow
Organized finances don't just protect your money—they give you total peace of mind to focus on what matters most!
08/28/2026
Summer in NL moves fast—don't let your bookkeeping fall behind! ☀️🌊💼
Enjoying sunny weather and outdoor time is a must, but seasonal shifts often bring changes in business spending, utility costs, and client activity. 🏖️📲
Tracking your income and expenses consistently through every season keeps your cash flow balanced, so you can enjoy the summer months without worrying about year-end tax surprises! 🕶️💡💸
08/26/2026
Are you deducting all of your business subscriptions? 💳📈💡
From cloud software and design tools to professional memberships and industry-related magazines, recurring software and service fees add up fast over the course of a year. 📊
As long as a subscription is directly used to run, support, or grow your business, it’s generally 100% tax-deductible! 📝
Small monthly charges are easy to overlook, but categorizing them properly in your bookkeeping ensures you don't leave valuable tax savings on the table at year-end. 💸🛡️✨
08/24/2026
365 days of receipts in one weekend? No thank you. 😅📦🛑
Waiting until the end of the year to tackle twelve full months of bookkeeping turns what should be a simple task into a chaotic, stress-inducing ordeal. 📈💥
When you break your financial maintenance down into quick, monthly check-ins, you eliminate the year-end panic completely. Reconciling accounts regularly takes a fraction of the time, ensures zero receipts get lost, and keeps your finances completely stress-free all year long! 🧘♂️✨💸
08/21/2026
No paper piles, no mystery spreadsheets—just clear financial insights. 📄
Modernizing your financial habits turns bookkeeping from a daunting chores list into a seamless background task. 💻
Knowing your numbers are organized, accurate, and completely tax-compliant lets you enjoy your day with zero financial stress hanging over your head! 💆♂️
08/20/2026
Thinking about skipping your mileage log this year? Think again. 🛑
The CRA requires detailed proof for every business kilometer you claim on your taxes. A general estimate won't cut it—they want to see specific records:
📅 Dates of business trips
📍 Destinations and business purpose
🛣️ Kilometers driven per trip (plus total starting/ending odometer readings for the year)
Without a proper log, a routine CRA audit could mean losing thousands in legitimate tax deductions! 📉 Taking a few seconds to log your trips daily saves massive headaches later.
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