01Starting out
Set a strong foundation
Your first customers deserve your full attention. Get the financial essentials in place.
- Bookkeeping and financial setup
- Business registrations and tax calendar
- A clear view of your cash
ACCOUNTING. TAX. ADVISORY.
Build what’s next.
We’ll handle the accounting.
You’ve got a business to build. We bring the books, tax and financial decisions together, so you can give your next move your full attention.
ACCOUNTING. TAX. ADVISORY.
The right support.
At every stage.
Bookkeeping & accounting
Reliable books, monthly close and financial reporting.
Business & personal tax
Returns, planning, GST/HST and CRA correspondence.
Payroll
Pay runs, remittances and year-end slips.
Business advisory
Cash flow, forecasts and practical support for decisions.
Fractional CFO & controller
Financial oversight, runway and a plan for growth.
Business setup & compliance
Registrations, accounting systems and filing obligations.
ACCOUNTING, CONNECTEDTAX, PLANNED AHEADADVICE FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE
SUPPORT THAT FITS YOUR STAGE
Where you are.
What you need next.
Start with the work that matters today. Build the financial team you need as your company grows.
02Finding traction
Keep your momentum
Turn a growing business into a repeatable financial routine.
- Monthly close and reporting
- Payroll and remittances
- Runway and budget scenarios
03Scaling up
Make your next move count
More people. More decisions. Get the financial leadership to connect them.
- Controller and CFO support
- Board and investor reporting
- Multi-entity financial coordination
04Established
Bring the whole picture together
Keep the operation running while you plan the next chapter.
- Reliable management reporting
- Cash-flow and tax planning
- Financial oversight and advisory
THE CAVAIT BRIEFING
Fresh thinking for today.
A clearer view of what’s next.
Business news, tax developments and practical perspectives from our team.
Market update
Monthly credit aggregates, August 2026
Data on the monthly credit aggregates for August 2026 are now available.
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Market update
Trade of culture and sport products, 2024
Canadian imports and exports of culture and sport products rose in 2024.
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Perspective
Profitable on paper. Short on cash. What should you look at first?
A practical way to connect your sales, collections and next big decision.
Cavait editorialRead article
Market update
Employment services, 2025
In 2025, operating revenues in the employment services industry group fell 1.3% to $23.9 billion. This was the second consecutive period in which revenues declined in the industry group, reflecting continued softness in labour market conditions, driven by lower job vacancy rates and a continued deceleration in populati
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Market update
Canadian securities flows: what the August release tells founders
Statistics Canada’s August release reports Canadian purchases of foreign securities alongside a reduction in foreign holdings of Canadian securities. For founders, the useful takeaway is to review financing assumptions against current evidence rather than treat national investment flows as a forecast for their own fundraising.
Statistics CanadaRead article
Perspective
Before your next hire, make your books useful.
Three conversations that turn accounting from a backlog into a decision tool.
Cavait editorialRead article
Perspective
Your life changed. Your tax checklist should too.
A new job, side income or a move? Start with the changes, then gather the records.
Cavait editorialRead article
Market update
Economic contribution of critical mineral production in Canada, 2024
With the increased global demand for critical minerals, the economic impact of their production has come into focus. Canada is a key link in the critical mineral supply chain, with critical mineral production contributing $26.3 billion to the total Canadian economy in 2024, representing roughly a 0.9% share, as measure
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Market update
Canadian international trade in services, August 2026
In August, Canada's exports of services increased 0.7% to $21.1 billion, and its imports decreased 0.4% to $20.7 billion. This resulted in a widening of Canada's monthly international trade in services surplus from $0.2 billion in July to $0.4 billion in August.
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Market update
Motor vehicle fuel sales, 2025
The demand for motor vehicle fuels in Canada continued to grow in 2025, with gross sales of gasoline edging up 2.3% year over year to 44.8 billion litres, a six-year high. Both gross and net sales of gasoline edged closer to levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Market update
CRA account security: a practical reminder for founders and individuals
The CRA’s October security update describes its fraud-prevention measures and encourages account users to maintain strong passwords, monitor account changes and add a backup authentication option. Keeping account access and representative authorizations current is a useful part of preparing for tax work.
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Market update
Film and video distribution, 2025
Following a strong rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2023, the film and video distribution industry saw continued growth in 2025, with operating revenues increasing by $154.3 million (+9.0%) from 2023 to $1.9 billion in 2025. While operating revenues have continued to recover since the pandemic, they were 1.1% belo
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Market update
Survey of Non-Bank Mortgage Lenders, second quarter 2026
Data on non-bank mortgage lenders for the second quarter of 2026 are now available.
Statistics CanadaRead article
Market update
Business openings and closures: use the data as context, not a target
Statistics Canada has published its monthly estimates of business openings and closures for June 2026. The release offers a national reference point for business activity. Your own customer pipeline, collections and operating costs remain the starting point for decisions about hiring or expansion.
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Market update
Business Counts in Rural and Small Town Canada: Interactive Dashboard, June 2026
The Business Counts in Rural and Small Town Canada: Interactive Dashboard includes new data and analysis for the June 2026 reference period.
Statistics CanadaRead articleTECHNOLOGY AT THE CORE. YOUR BUSINESS AT THE CENTRE.
AI-native accounting and tax. Built for ambitious businesses. A connected financial relationship for your first customer, your next hire and your bigger plans.
FIND YOUR PLACE
Different businesses.
The same ambition.
Technology companies
From your first product to the next funding round. Connect books, runway, tax and reporting.
Explore my options →SMBs & established businesses
Keep operations moving with coordinated accounting, payroll, tax and financial advice.
Explore my options →Individuals & self-employed
Your business and personal finances are connected. Get tax support that fits your life.
Explore my options →A TEAM BEHIND YOUR NEXT MOVE
Know where you stand.
Move with confidence.
Bring the financial picture together, so the next conversation starts with context.
See how we work01
Start with the right priorities
Turn your needs into a practical plan, with records to gather and next steps for each service.
02
One profile, connected work
Reuse your business context across bookkeeping, tax, payroll and advisory. Follow progress in your workspace.
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Know what’s included
Review the deliverables, responsibilities and fees before approving your engagement.
04
Grow with the same team
A new hire, a new location, a new entity. Add the support your next chapter calls for.
LET’S LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE
A fresh pair of eyes.
A clearer next move.
Bring the questions on your desk. In a 30-minute financial checkup, we’ll discuss your books, tax deadlines and cash flow, then identify where support would make a difference.
- Talk through your priorities
- See how your workspace connects the work
- Leave with a practical next step
Who is Cavait for?
Accounting, tax and advisory for technology companies, small and medium businesses, and the people behind them. We build the support around your operations and priorities.
Can I start with just one service?
Yes. Start with bookkeeping, tax, payroll or one financial question. Add services to your existing company profile as your needs change.
How do fees work?
You receive a clear scope, deliverables and written fee before approving the engagement. Additional services require your approval.
Can you work with our existing tools?
We support QuickBooks and Xero connections. We agree responsibilities with you and your existing team before making a transition.
What happens after I get started?
Choose personal tax, business support or both. Create your account, complete your profile and receive the next steps for each selected service.
YOUR FIRST HIRE. YOUR NEXT ROUND. YOUR LONG GAME.
Build the company.
We’ll help with the numbers.
Tell us what you want to move forward. Let’s find the support that fits.