Resources

Field-tested guides for running sharper books.

Compliance guides, product updates, and real customer numbers — filed the way your books are: by account.

1000 · Accounting

Accounting Software With Payroll Included

Most accounting software treats payroll as an add-on that scales with headcount. Here's what that actually costs — and what "included" really means.

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accountium / the payroll line as you hire LIVE
MONTHLY PAYROLL COST — ADD-ON ONLY
HEADCOUNT 2 6 10 15
Accountium
payroll in the plan
INCLUDED — NO PER-EMPLOYEE FEE
$0
Xero
$36 + $6/employee
$48 $72 $96 $126
QuickBooks Workforce
$50 + $7/employee
$64 $92 $120 $155
Two bills grow with the team. One doesn’t move.
Payroll add-on cost only, excluding the core plan · publicly listed 2026 rates
4000 · Technology

Why We Built Accountium

No ads, no upsell popups, no add-on tiers. Here's why we built Accountium from scratch instead of putting our business on QuickBooks.

Accountium Team 6 min read
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BEFORE
TOTAL BALANCE
$48,210.65
Pre-qualified: business loan up to $150K
Payroll isn't on your plan Upgrade to Advanced to run payroll →
Recommended app for you — install
New! Try Advanced Reporting free for 14 days
Four things selling to you
before you've read a number
AFTER
accountium / overview LIVE
TOTAL BALANCE
$48,210.65
+12.4% MoM
Every pixel is your business
No ads, no popups, no upsells
Payroll included, not a tier
One plan — every feature already in it
Your numbers, quiet
and nothing else
Same data, same login — one screen is selling to you, the other isn't
1000 · Accounting

Accounting Services

Full-service bookkeeping, payroll, corporate tax, project management, and business consulting — done for you, on the same platform you can log into anytime.

Accountium Team 4 min read
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accountium / client overview LIVE Marlowe & Co. Client since 2019 · connected to bank & payroll feeds Synced now TOTAL BALANCE $48,210.65 +12.4% MoM REVENUE (MTD) $18,940 PAYROLL Next run Aug 1 On schedule TAX STATUS Filed & current Balance, revenue, payroll & tax — synced automatically, always current
1000 · Accounting

Accountium vs. QuickBooks Online

Both handle the basics. Here's where they actually differ — payroll, pricing model, and what switching looks like.

Accountium Team 6 min read
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accountium / how it's built LIVE ONE SYSTEM, BUILT TOGETHER Accountium Invoicing Banking Payroll Reporting One plan, one price THE ALTERNATIVE base product + separate add-ons Payroll add-on +$45 Time tracking +$20 Payments add-on +$25 Base plan Stacked, separate bills
3000 · Business

5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Spreadsheets

Still running your books in spreadsheets? Here's how to know when it's time for something built to scale.

Accountium Team 8 min read
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accountium / audit trail LIVE Same weekend. Two different Mondays. SPREADSHEET Fri · edited Weekend · overwritten ! Mon · mismatch ACCOUNTIUM Fri · edited Weekend · viewed live Mon · matched AUDIT TRAIL Fri 4:52pm · Dana edited Payroll → $24,103 Sat 11:03am · Priya viewed Payroll — no conflict
2000 · Bookkeeping

Year-End Bookkeeping Checklist for Canadian Businesses (2026)

A step-by-step checklist covering reconciliations, payroll, GST/HST, CRA deadlines, and everything you need to close your books cleanly.

Accountium Team 9 min read
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2000 Bookkeeping
4000 · Technology

Accounting Platform

The redesigned Accountium dashboard brings your P&L, cash position, and upcoming bills into one live view — updated every 15 minutes.

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4000 Technology
3000 · Business

Creative Designs Scales to 3 Locations with Accountium

Ashley Martin needed a platform that could grow with her agency. See how Accountium's multi-entity features made expansion seamless and stress-free.

Accountium Team Customer story
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3000 Business
5000 · Taxation

Payroll Compliance in Canada: A 2026 Guide

CPP, EI, income tax withholdings — navigating Canadian payroll rules is complex. This guide walks through every requirement for employers.

Accountium Team 10 min read
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5000 Taxation
1000 · Accounting

Invoice Faster: Automation Best Practices

Stop chasing payments. Set up recurring invoices, automated reminders, and online payment links so your cash flow takes care of itself.

Accountium Team 4 min read
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1000 Accounting
1000 · Accounting

Understanding Cash Flow Statements

A cash flow statement tells you more than just profit — it tells you if your business can actually pay its bills. Here's how to read and act on yours.

Accountium Team 5 min read
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1000 Accounting
3000 · Business

How Creek Contracting Cut Month-End Close by 60%

John Heinrich shares how his construction firm replaced manual spreadsheets with Accountium and reclaimed hours every pay cycle.

Accountium Team Customer story
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3000 Business
5000 · Taxation

Top 5 Tax Tips for Canadian Small Businesses

From GST/HST remittances to CRA deadlines, these five practices will save you money and keep you compliant through every tax season.

Accountium Team 5 min read
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5000 Taxation
1000 · Accounting

Accounting Software

A guide to the best online accounting software — powerful, user-friendly, and accessible from any device, anytime, anywhere.

Accountium Team 6 min read
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1000 Accounting