Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting & Back-Office Solutions in Richmond, BC
Founded over two decades ago, Real Balance Accounting Services has been dedicated to alleviating the administrative burdens faced by small businesses. Our founder, Suzanne MacKay-Dunn, recognized the challenges entrepreneurs face in managing day-to-day financial tasks while striving for growth. With over 25 years of expertise, we specialize in implementing cloud-based systems that streamline accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax compliance. Our team ensures seamless Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reporting, Workers Compensation Board (WCB) filings, and audit support, allowing clients to focus on strategic growth.We prioritize integrity, teamwork, and community, offering personalized solutions that adapt to evolving business needs. Our clients benefit from proactive financial analysis, cost-saving strategies, and a commitment to transparency. Recognized for our responsiveness and technical proficiency, we serve as a trusted extension of our clients' teams. Our mission remains to empower small businesses with efficient back-office operations, fostering long-term success through reliability and expertise.
Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Management Advisory
Tax Services
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Financial Reporting
Audit Support
CRA Compliance
WCB Reporting
Cloud Accounting
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping.
- Our cloud-based systems streamline back-office operations.
- We ensure CRA compliance and penalty avoidance.
- Our team provides personalized, responsive support.
- We deliver cost-saving financial strategies tailored to your business.
What people say
Best service
Professional practice
Saved time and money
Highly recommend
Caring and efficient
Services
Bookkeeping
Our bookkeeping services include full-cycle management, bank reconciliations, GST/HST reporting, and cloud-based document storage. We process invoices, receipts, and transactions while providing financial analysis to support data-driven decisions. Clients benefit from audit-proof accounting and catch-up services for overdue records.
Payroll
We handle payroll processing, tax remittances, T4 issuance, and direct deposit management. Our services ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations while simplifying wage calculations and employee record-keeping for small businesses.
Management Advisory
Our advisory services focus on workflow optimization, budgeting, cash flow management, and CRA compliance. We provide monthly financial insights and strategic adjustments to improve operational efficiency and long-term growth.
Tax Services
We prepare corporate and personal tax returns while offering planning strategies to minimize liabilities. Our team collaborates with CPAs to ensure accurate filings and proactive tax-saving opportunities for clients.
Cloud Accounting
As QuickBooks ProAdvisors and Receipt Bank partners, we implement cloud systems for real-time financial tracking. This includes training, data migration, and integration with accounting software to enhance accessibility and accuracy.
People
Suzanne MacKay-Dunn
CEO | Founder
With over 25 years of experience, Suzanne specializes in CRA compliance and cloud accounting systems. She has helped small businesses avoid penalties through proactive financial management and personalized support.
Diana Cardona
Financial Controller
Diana brings 16 years of small business expertise, combining banking knowledge with accounting software proficiency. She focuses on reducing client stress through efficient paperwork management and financial process optimization.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, management advisory services, and cloud accounting solutions tailored to small businesses.
Do you work with businesses outside Richmond?
Yes, we serve clients across the Lower Mainland, including Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, and surrounding areas in British Columbia.
How do you handle CRA compliance?
We ensure timely filings, penalty avoidance, and audit support while maintaining open communication with the Canada Revenue Agency on your behalf.
Can you help with overdue accounting tasks?
Yes, our catch-up bookkeeping service resolves backlogged records and implements systems to prevent future delays.
What cloud accounting platforms do you use?
We specialize in QuickBooks and Receipt Bank integrations to streamline financial tracking and document management for clients.
