J Bakshi, CPA Inc. has been serving New Westminster and the Lower Mainland for over 15 years, specialising in small business accounting and personal tax planning. If you need a practical, numbers-first accountant who actually explains things, this is the firm I’d recommend. Jasleen Bakshi is a Chartered Professional Accountant with experience across retail, construction, and professional services, so you get someone who understands your industry, not a one-size-fits-all tax form filler.

They handle everything from routine bookkeeping to year-end corporate returns. Core services include monthly bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online, GST/HST filings, payroll setup and processing for teams up to 25 employees, and corporate and personal tax returns. They also prepare financial statements compliant with Canadian accounting standards and provide incorporation advice, including tax-efficient income-splitting strategies and reasonable salary versus dividend calculations. For contractors and trades, they offer HST rebate reviews and expense categorisation to maximise allowable deductions.

The office operates like a practical, client-first practice. You’ll meet Jasleen or a senior associate who reviews your files directly, not a junior who passes work up the chain. She takes time to walk clients through cash flow projections and the numbers that matter, using clear worksheets rather than jargon. Appointments are available in-person at their New Westminster office or remotely by secure video call, and quick phone advice is offered between appointments when cash flow questions pop up.

Locally owned and based near the Columbia Street area, J Bakshi, CPA Inc. works with many neighbourhood businesses, from cafes to local contractors, so they know the municipal permits and typical expense categories that affect New Westminster firms. That local knowledge, combined with practical tax planning and straightforward communication, is why many small business owners stick with them year after year.