E-Commerce — CPA Services

Accounting & tax planning built for incorporated e-commerce businesses.

E-commerce businesses operate across borders, across platforms, and at pace. That creates unique accounting challenges around inventory, cross-border GST/HST, marketplace fees, and multi-platform revenue that require a CPA who knows the space.

The Challenges

What makes E-Commerce accounting different.

Your industry has specific CRA rules, deduction strategies, and compliance obligations that general accountants often miss. Here is where we focus.

Cross-Border GST / HST

Canadian e-commerce businesses selling across provinces or internationally face complex GST/HST rules, including multi-province registration requirements.

Inventory Accounting

Inventory valuation method, cost of goods sold, and write-downs for obsolescence must be handled correctly for both GAAP and CRA purposes.

Marketplace Fees & Deductions

Amazon FBA fees, Shopify subscriptions, app fees, and advertising costs are deductible — but need to be properly documented and categorized.

Multi-Platform Reconciliation

Reconciling revenue across Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, and other platforms net of fees and refunds requires platform-specific knowledge.

Import Duties & Landed Cost

Businesses importing goods need to account for duties, brokerage fees, and shipping in the cost of inventory for both accounting and tax calculations.

High-Growth Cash Flow

Fast-growing e-commerce businesses often face cash flow challenges as inventory investment outpaces collections. Tax installment planning is critical.

How We Help

A CPA who speaks your language.

We bring industry-specific knowledge to every engagement — no learning curve, no missed deductions.

1

E-Commerce Bookkeeping Setup

We configure QuickBooks Online specifically for e-commerce, connecting your platform data to capture revenue, fees, refunds, and inventory movements correctly.

2

GST / HST Compliance

We assess your cross-border obligations and ensure your returns reflect the correct place-of-supply rules for both domestic and international sales.

3

Inventory Cost Accounting

We implement and maintain your inventory costing method, calculate COGS accurately, and advise on write-down strategies for slow-moving stock.

4

Corporate Tax Planning

We structure your compensation and retained earnings to minimize tax as your business scales, and advise on corporate structure that supports growth.

What Is Included

Your annual corporate package.

Fixed fee, agreed upfront. No billable hours, no surprises.

Annual Package — E-Commerce

Corporate Tax, Compliance & Tax Planning

T2 Corporate Tax ReturnFederal & provincial
Year-End Financial StatementsInventory & COGS focus
GST / HST FilingCross-border & multi-province
Inventory AccountingFIFO or weighted average
Multi-Platform ReconciliationShopify, Amazon, Etsy
Marketplace Fee AnalysisFBA, Shopify, ad spend
Tax PlanningGrowth & compensation strategy
Year-Round CPA AccessAlways included
FAQs

Questions from e-commerce clients.

Get accounting built around your industry.

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