The Canadian alternative to
Bench Accounting.
2026 update: Bench shut down abruptly in December 2024, then relaunched weeks later under new US owner Employer.com. It remains built for US businesses — plans are priced in USD and file US tax forms, not HST/GST.
We're a Canadian firm doing done-for-you monthly bookkeeping in your own QuickBooks or Xero file — HST/GST filed, CRA-Ready by the 10th, one flat rate in Canadian dollars.
Free 15-minute call. No commitment.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Bench in 2026 vs.
a Canadian bookkeeping firm.
| Feature | Outsource Bookkeeping | Bench Accounting |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $500 CAD flat — one price | ~ Starting at $199–$599+ USD by plan |
| Billing Currency | ✓ Canadian dollars | ✗ US dollars |
| Canadian HST/GST Filing | ✓ Included in flat rate | ✗ Not in any plan |
| Income Tax Scope | ✓ CRA-Ready books for your Canadian accountant (T2/T1) | ~ US returns only, on Core + Tax plan |
| Software | ✓ Your own QuickBooks or Xero file | ~ Bench platform; QBO service billed at $55 USD/hr |
| Communication | ✓ Unlimited, with a named bookkeeper | ~ Unlimited on Core+; scheduled touchpoints on Grow |
| Monthly Reports | ✓ CRA-Ready, delivered by the 10th | ✓ Monthly books + year-end package |
| Dedicated Bookkeeper | ✓ Named contact | ✓ Dedicated bookkeeping experts |
| Ownership History | ✓ Independent Canadian firm | ~ Shut down Dec 2024; relaunched under Employer.com |
| Billing Terms | ✓ Month-to-month, cancel anytime | ~ Monthly, or annual at a discount |
Bench plan names, pricing, and inclusions from bench.co as of July 2026. USD amounts are Bench's published “starting at” monthly-billing prices.
Why Canadian Clients Switch from Bench
Built for CRA,
not the IRS.
HST and GST filed for you
Bench's plans are built around US tax forms — HST/GST filing isn't part of any plan. We track and file your HST, GST, and QST with CRA as part of the flat rate.
Your books live in your file
With Bench, your books sit in Bench's platform. We work inside your own QuickBooks or Xero file — if you ever leave, your books, history, and software file go with you.
Canadian books, Canadian dollars
One CAD price, books built for CRA — provincial sales tax handled correctly and a year-end file your Canadian accountant can take straight to the T2.
One flat price — no “starting at”
Bench lists three plan tiers with “starting at” pricing in USD. We publish one number: $500 CAD/month. It doesn't change when your transaction volume grows.
CRA-Ready by the 10th
Your Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement are delivered by the 10th of every month — a specific date, not “when ready.”
A firm, not a platform
You're not a subscription seat. A real, named bookkeeper closes your books each month, answers your questions, and works with your accountant at year-end.
Who We're Right For
The right fit for
Canadian businesses.
Bench is a reasonable choice for US businesses filing US returns. If you're a Canadian small business — from dental practices to contractors — that needs HST filed, books your accountant can use for the T2, and one predictable CAD price, that's us.
FAQ
Common questions
answered honestly.
Switching from Bench?
Get a flat-rate quote.
$500 CAD/month flat. HST/GST filed. CRA-Ready by the 10th. Your own QuickBooks or Xero file. Month-to-month — no contracts.
Get a flat-rate quote
Tell us about your books — a bookkeeper replies within one business day.