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Takeaways for Canadian accountants from Xerocon 2026
A conference floor can tell you what's for sale, but the real value of Xerocon 2026 was in the conversations. Here's what Canadian accountants and bookkeepers should take from it, from AI in payroll to why technology partnerships matter more than ever.
Escape the hourly trap: value pricing for profitable firms
The more efficient you get at payroll, the less you earn by the hour. Here's how a three-tier pricing model fixes that.
4 payroll risks that win in client discovery calls
Most business owners don't know what they don't know about payroll. Here's how to use your next discovery call to uncover the risks they've missed — and price your services accordingly.
How to handle client terminations: a payroll workflow guide
Learn how to manage client terminations with a structured payroll workflow, including final pay calculations, ROE deadlines, and Canadian compliance requirements.
Crack the payroll code: Bridge the gap to better financial insights
Payroll shouldn't be a black box. Learn how to structure payroll data using your chart of accounts so labour costs flow into clear, actionable financial reports your clients can actually use.
The first 90 days of payroll: How to create stress-free clients for life
A great payroll onboarding experience builds trust from day one. Learn how to create an onboarding experience that builds trust, inspires confidence, and sets clients up for long-term success.
Are labour insights hiding in your client’s chart of accounts?
Stop letting a generic chart of accounts hold your clients back. Learn how to turn payroll data into strategic advisory insights.
Stop payroll scope creep: 5 habits of profitable accounting firms
Is unbilled payroll work hurting your margins? Discover 5 essential habits to stop scope creep and boost bookkeeping and accounting firm profitability.
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