FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Working With ProBooks

We specialize in construction, trades, specialty manufacturing, distribution, architectural, engineering, and design-driven service firms across Edmonton and Alberta. Most of our clients operate above $500K in annual revenue and require structured financial oversight.
Every engagement begins with a Book Diagnostic. We assess reconciliations, GST configuration, payroll structure, and file integrity inside QuickBooks Online before implementing a controlled transition plan.
No. We collaborate closely with your CPA. Our role is to ensure your books are accurate, organized, and fully supportable so your accountant can provide effective tax strategy and year-end reporting

Yes. We use QuickBooks Online Projects to track job costs, subcontractors, progress billing, retainage/holdbacks, and WIP visibility specific to Alberta construction standards.
Yes. We are experienced with Jobber, ServiceTitan, and ShopMonkey integrations and ensure revenue, deposits, and expenses sync properly into QuickBooks Online
We structure and track holdbacks correctly within QBO, monitor retained receivables and payables, and ensure proper release and reconciliation.

Monthly services include transaction categorization, full balance sheet reconciliation, GST tracking, receivables and payables monitoring, payroll oversight or system setup, and structured financial reporting.
We reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, verify GST settings, review transaction coding, and monitor job costing through QBO Projects where applicable.
Yes. We regularly assume control of disorganized or incomplete files. Clean-ups include reconciliation catch-up, GST corrections, payroll review, and chart of accounts restructuring for clarity and reporting accuracy.

Yes. We manage CAD and foreign currency transactions, exchange rate adjustments, and reconciliation within QuickBooks Online’s multi-currency environment. We also use payment platforms such as Plooto to handle the multi-currency transactions.
Yes. We allocate freight, brokerage, customs, and duties across inventory purchases to ensure accurate cost of goods sold and margin reporting.
Yes. We verify GST setup within QuickBooks Online, reconcile collected and paid tax, and prepare compliant filings in accordance with CRA requirements. We offer monthly, quarterly and annual filing services