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Let’s make accounting work for your business growth!

Welcome to Waterloo Accounting Services, your premier destination for tailored accounting solutions in Waterloo and Kitchener. Founded by Dr. Wenqin Zhou, a seasoned CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and CMA (Certified Management Accountant) with a background in applied mathematics, we bring a unique blend of expertise and passion to the world of finance.

Accounting

We develop and implement customized accounting tools for you to make informed strategic and operational decisions to monitor, manage and grow your business.

Bookkeeping & Payroll

We are here to help with any questions related to your bookkeeping. We also provide full bookkeeping services in a very competitive price with the accuracy you can rely on.

Tax Services

Corporate T2 tax returns for small-medium size companies, including SR&ED claims. Personal T1 tax returns for sole proprietors, landlords, students and families.

Experts in working with

Our range of services includes comprehensive accounting, precise bookkeeping, and strategic tax planning. We believe in going beyond the numbers, working closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges. Our commitment is to transform accounting into a dynamic tool that aligns with your business missions and visions.

Manufacturing Companies

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Small
Businesses

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Students and Individuals

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Landlords

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Meet Dr. Wenqin Zhou

Dr. Wenqin Zhou is the owner of Waterloo Accounting Services. She has a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountants), CMA (Certified Management Accountants) designation and a doctoral degree in applied mathematics from Western University.

Vision.

Her vision is to develop customized accounting tools to incorporate accounting with business operations in order to make accounting work for business growth.

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Client Testimonials

” It was a pleasure to work with Waterloo Accounting Services. They provide excellent customer service and are very professional. They always listen to what your needs are and make solid recommendations or give you a great resource. I would highly recommend them for any service that they offer.”

Erika Hoang, Dickenson Condo Management

Sciencetech Inc. (SCI) has been using the services of Waterloo Accounting Services since October 2015. During these six years, Waterloo Accounting has proven to be an honest, competent and committed organization we plan to continue working with. It is a pleasure, on behalf of the Corporation and my coworkers to express SCI’s support and pleasure with the work done to date, and I will be glad to expand on details if this is required.

Alexander Quaglia M.Sc., Sciencetech Inc.

At Waterloo Accounting Services, we understand that effective accounting is not just about balancing books and filing taxes. It’s about empowering businesses and individuals to make informed financial decisions that drive growth. Whether you’re a small business owner, a solo entrepreneur, or an individual seeking financial clarity, our dedicated team is here to support you on your financial journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

At Waterloo Accounting Services, we are here not only to help you to comply the requirements from CRA, but also to make accounting work for your business growth. We will develop customized accounting tools to help you make informed strategic and operational decisions to grow your business.

Cash flow forecast statement and budget from accounting software are great. However, to use it in your operation and improve your operation based on the information is not straight forward. It is because every business’ needs are different.

Waterloo Accounting Services will customize the cash flow forecast based on your operation and incorporate your business operations and financial operations into the cash flow forecast. You will have a complete view of your financial situation. In addition, we are human, not a software. We will be here to help you with questions you have.

All the work at Waterloo Accounting Services will be done by Dr. Wenqin Zhou herself, the owner of the company with a CPA, CMA and PhD.

  • Bookkeeping services can be on a fixed amount or on an hourly rate of $50.
  • Management accounting services can be on a fixed amount or on an hourly rate of $75.
  • T1 return is around $100 per return for a simple case, such as university student and young professionals and is around $400 per family for a sole proprietor and family.
  • T2 return is starting at $1,000 per return, depending on the complexity of the returns.

We are efficient at doing bookkeeping and we do it right from the beginning. Our price is very competitive and flexible to your needs. Furthermore, we will make sure your book is as accurate as it can be, and you can rely on it to make your informed decisions.

Accounting is more than just bookkeeping and tax returns. At Waterloo Accounting Services, we want to make accounting to have a positive impact on your bottom line with customized accounting tools.

For example, with our customized cash flow forecast, you will not only know where your business is standing now from cash flow point of view, but also know where your business will be standing in 6 months or in a year from cash flow point of view.  For example, it could help you to decide if you can use the money from operation to fund a project (to save costs) or must borrow money from a bank to fund a project.

A penny saved is a penny earned. Let us help you manage your costs, reduce your costs, and grow your business with our customized accounting tools.

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