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About the practice

About Ebert CPA

Founded by Chris Ebert, CPA, CMA, Ebert CPA provides accounting and financial advice to small and medium-sized businesses. Chris spent almost 20 years in industry, reporting to executives and project teams on construction projects worth more than $500 million. He now brings that discipline to owner-led businesses, sized to their budget.

Monthly
Financial statements prepared, reviewed and explained.
$500M+
Construction projects whose finances Chris has managed.
Alberta
Based in Edmonton, working across the province.
Agreed
Scope and fees are set before work begins.
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Our services

Accounting, Tax & Advisory Services

Scope and fees are agreed before work begins. Services can be arranged on an ongoing, seasonal or project basis.

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Accounting & Reporting

Monthly financial statements, bookkeeping and financial reporting to keep your records current and help you understand business performance. We can work with your existing bookkeeper or include bookkeeping in your accounting engagement.

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Business Advisory & Training

Financial leadership, budgeting, project costing, pricing and estimating support. We also provide financial training for owners and staff, plus seasonal, project-based and contract accounting support.

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Specialties: Bookkeeping · GST filing · Payroll · Personal tax · Job costing & pricing

Industries served

Who We Work With

The work is the same in outline and different in the detail: how jobs are costed, how staff are paid, and what an owner needs to see each month.

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Working With Ebert CPA

It starts with understanding how your business runs. After that, you get monthly reports you can follow and a short list of practical improvements to act on.

  1. 01

    Setup meeting

    We meet to understand your business, what you need from your accounting and what is working today.

  2. 02

    Business walk-through

    Over the first one to two weeks we review your org chart and walk through how the business runs. Scope, fees and access to records are agreed before work begins.

  3. 03

    Reports, explained

    Each month we prepare your reports and go through them with you: what the numbers are and what they mean for the business.

  4. 04

    An improvement list

    Each review ends with a short, manageable list of improvements you can act on.

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Business resources

A Guide to Your Financial Statements

An introduction to the balance sheet and income statement, with questions to help you review cash flow, expenses and profitability.

Guide coming soon
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Frequently Asked Questions

Information about our services, fees and getting started.

ServicesWhat accounting services do you offer?

We provide monthly financial reporting, bookkeeping, GST filing, payroll, personal income tax returns and dividend income reporting. Our advisory services include budgeting, financial leadership, project costing, pricing, estimating and financial training.

ServicesDo you handle GST filing and tax compliance?

Yes. Our services include GST return preparation and filing, personal income tax returns and dividend income reporting. We discuss the filings and support you need before confirming the scope of your engagement.

ServicesCan you work with our existing bookkeeper?

Yes. We can provide financial reporting and advice alongside your existing bookkeeper. Bookkeeping support and staff training can also be included where needed.

Getting startedWhat happens at the first consultation?

We discuss your business, current accounting arrangements and the services you need. We then confirm the proposed scope, fees and next steps, including any records or account access required.

FeesHow are your fees determined?

Fees depend on the services required and the scope of the engagement. We discuss fees before starting work and agree any additional work with you in advance.

ServicesDo you offer project-based or seasonal support?

Yes. We provide seasonal and project accounting support, temporary cover during staff changes, and contract accounting for larger organisations.

Your informationHow will our financial information be handled?

We discuss document sharing and account access before work begins. This includes what information is needed, who will need access and how records should be provided.

Getting startedDo you work with businesses outside Edmonton?

Yes. Ebert CPA is based in Edmonton and serves businesses across Alberta. We discuss meeting arrangements and any on-site work as part of the engagement.

Our approach

Why Choose Ebert CPA?

  1. Big-company experience, sized to you

    Almost 20 years in industry, from job-site cost control to executive reporting, applied to owner-led businesses and their budgets.

  2. Regular financial reviews

    Monthly financial reporting includes a review of your balance sheet and income statement, with explanations and recommendations relevant to your business.

  3. A small team you deal with directly

    You work with the accountant who reviews your reports and the bookkeeper who keeps your records, not a rotating team.