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Perfect payroll is invisible. The people behind it shouldn’t be.

Payroll is only noticed when it goes wrong. It’s National Payroll Week — a good reason to look at the work behind the silence, and the people doing it.

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.

Direct deposit in Canada: An employer guide for payroll

What do employers need for direct deposit in Canada? Find out how it works and what info to gather for your business and from employees.

Your British Columbia payroll compliance checklist

British Columbia payroll compliance comes with its own set of rules. Learn how to keep your business compliant and your team paid accurately.

How to do payroll in Canada: Step-by-step guide for small business owners (2026)

A step-by-step guide to doing payroll in Canada, covering CRA setup, employee deductions, remittances, and compliance for small business owners.

From Hawke’s Bay to Canada: Ben Richmond on accounting, tech & leadership

On the Accounting Apps Podcast, Wagepoint CEO Ben Richmond traces his path from Hawke’s Bay to Canada and what it taught him about accounting, tech, and leadership.

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.

The Canadian dental practice guide to modern payroll software

BOSS Magazine’s guide to modern payroll software for Canadian dental practices features Wagepoint among its top picks.

Healthcare payroll compliance in Canada: what small clinics and medical practices need to know

Learn what healthcare payroll compliance looks like for small clinics in Canada, including CRA remittances, worker classification, source deductions, and more.

Minimum wage by province 2026

Stay compliant by knowing the current minimum wage in your province or territory, plus when Canada’s federal minimum wage applies.

Summer payroll checklist for Canadian small businesses

Seasonal payroll comes with unique challenges. Get a practical checklist to help you hire, pay, and offboard seasonal employees while staying compliant.

The first 90 days: Where payroll profit is won or lost

Learn how to identify payroll onboarding gaps, reduce compliance risk, and build a smooth pay-run experience that protects your profitability from day one.
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