Here for All Those in Advertising
Streamline your processes while efficiently managing cash flow and project-based billing with help from Zenbooks. As your full finance team, we’ll focus on the numbers, turning data into insights so your creative, marketing, or advertising agency can focus on your impactful campaigns.
Accounting & Bookkeeping Designed for Marketing Agencies
Managing financial processes within the marketing or creative industry can be complex. From distributed teams to project-based workflows and cash flow concerns, there’s a lot to keep track of, and all while trying to stay creative. Zenbooks is here to help.
Whether your agency is just starting or you’re managing multiple clients and a growing team, we have the organization, accounting, and financial advisory support you need to achieve your business goals. What’s more, our solutions scale with you, making us a perfect fit for your business now and in the long term.
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Why Specialized Agency Accounting Matters
Our cloud-based financial management services are designed to automate and streamline the critical financial tasks that can otherwise cause business disruptions for agencies. With our integrated, holistic approach to optimizing your financial health, you’ll benefit from:
- Real-time data for accurate tracking
- Seamless integration with project management tools
- Paperless, remote operations for distributed teams
- Effortless project accounting
With our tech-forward Zenbooks solutions, you can minimize effort while maximizing success.
Tax Strategies for Creative & Design Firms in Canada
We understand just how unique creative, marketing, and advertising agencies are. That’s why our financial services are not one-size-fits-all. With Zenbooks, you’ll get a customized financial solution that supports your business goals.
From straightforward accounting and payroll assistance to complex tax strategies and financial advisory services, we offer the support you need at the price you deserve. Book a complimentary consultation to learn more.
Not sure where you stand? Start with our financial clarity assessment to identify your biggest risks and priorities.
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Sterling Sky is a digital marketing consultancy specializing in local SEO, growing rapidly from $1M(USD) revenue in 2018 to over $5M(USD) in 2024.
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I use these guys for the accounting for my small business and couldn’t be happier. I am clueless about taxes and find the topic really stressful, but Colin is always great at simplifying things and handling all the stuff I don’t want to handle myself. Their fees are reasonable, and I love the fact that they have our bookkeeping up-to-date instead of months behind. I’d strongly recommend them if you’re looking for a good accounting firm.
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How We Can Help
Individually, our solutions help your business enjoy financial stability while staying compliant. Holistically, they offer insights that help you make informed operational decisions.
Accounting
From dynamic forecasting and accrual bookkeeping to KPI reporting and cash flow statements, you can streamline and scale with ease.
Taxes
Benefit from optimized strategies that efficiently and effectively manage the intricacies of your tax obligations, all without lifting a finger.
Payroll
Managing benefits, calculating taxes, completing CRA forms–free up time by taking payroll tasks off your to-do list and putting them on ours.
Advisory
Unlock your business’s full potential, refine your financial strategy, and plan for growth, thanks to unique insights that lead to informed decisions.
About Us
We realized that mid-market founders were stuck between low-level bookkeepers and overpriced corporate CFOs. Zenbooks was built to be the high-functioning 'engine room' in the middle and be your finance department.
Shaping the Industry
Zenbooks isn’t just another accounting firm; we are the voice setting the standard for the modern Canadian finance department. We are a cited authority in the national business ecosystem, frequently featured for our financial expertise and thought leadership in The Toronto Star, CBC, CTV, BetaKit, and The Canadian Press. From advocating for smarter fiscal policy in Policy Options and The Hill Times to providing regional insights in the Ottawa Business Journal, our team is actively shaping how modern $1M–$10M organizations navigate the complexities of growth. When you partner with us, you aren’t just getting a service provider, you’re gaining an industry leader.
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