Tax season sneaks up fast, and for a lot of contractors, the stress comes from one thing: disorganized books. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew from LNM Accounting Solutions to break down what contractors should actually focus on before CRA comes knocking.

We talk about the real contractor–accountant relationship (and why you shouldn’t let an accountant force your day-to-day software), why QuickBooks is everywhere, and where it starts to fall short for field operations. Andrew also shares practical tips on staying audit-ready, avoiding “brown envelope syndrome,” and the simplest habits that keep your books clean all year.

If you’re running a construction business, this one covers what matters: bookkeeping, GST/HST, payroll vs dividends, shareholder loans, business use of home/vehicle, and how to reduce tax stress with better systems and routines.

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Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 – The funniest client email and intro
01:30 – Meet Andrew (LNM Accounting Solutions)
03:00 – Should contractors “follow the accountant” on software?
11:45 – Why QuickBooks dominates (and how it protects its moat)
21:10 – When contractors need systems beyond accounting software
36:15 – CRA scrutiny, audits, and “brown envelope syndrome”
45:00 – Contractor tax habits: organization, receipts, CRA access
53:05 – Payroll vs dividends, shareholder loans, mortgage realities
01:10:45 – Billboard advice + final takeaways