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5 Bookkeeping Mistakes Canadian SMBs Make (and How to Fix Them)

June 3, 2026

From mixing personal and business expenses to skipping HST reconciliation — here are the costly habits we see most.

The shortlist

Mixing personal and business expenses. Open a dedicated business account on day one.
Skipping monthly reconciliation. Catch errors while they are small.
Misclassifying contractors as employees. The CRA has strict rules — get this right.
Ignoring HST/GST filing deadlines. Penalties add up fast.
DIY-ing past your bandwidth. When books take more than a few hours a month, outsource.

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