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For over 25 years, I’ve worked hands-on in bookkeeping, accounting, and tax — supporting small and medium-sized businesses across Canada.

Today, alongside my practice, I offer focused training for those who want clarity, confidence, and a deep understanding of how the Canadian system actually works.

This is real-world knowledge, explained clearly, with logic, ethics, and professional responsibility at the core.

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Who This Training Is For

My training is designed for people who are already thinking seriously about their work — and want to do it properly.

Accountants & Bookkeepers

  • You’re stuck on a file and unsure of the correct approach
  • You want a second professional perspective
  • You need clarity on CRA logic, compliance, and best practices

Business Owners doing their own books

  • You want to understand your numbers, not just enter them
  • You’re unsure about deductions, GST/HST, payroll, or allocations
  • You want your books done efficiently and correctly, not “patched”

Aspiring Bookkeepers

  • You’re just starting your professional path
  • You need structure, logic, and mentorship
  • You want to understand why things are done — not just how

Newcomers to Canada

  • You have bookkeeping or accounting experience from another country
  • You need to understand Canadian specifics: CRA rules, GST/HST, payroll
  • You want to adapt your knowledge to the Canadian environment with confidence

Common Challenges I Help Resolve

People usually come to training feeling:
  • Uncertain and overwhelmed
  • Afraid of making mistakes
  • Confused by Canadian regulations
  • Unsure how to structure books proper
During training, we work through:
  • GST / HST logic and correct allocation
  • Payroll basics and common pitfalls
  • Deductible vs non-deductible expenses
  • Proper Chart of Accounts setup
  • CRA expectations and compliance mindset
  • Practical bookkeeping decisions — not guesswork
  • Eleva Ivanova, Accountant and Founder.

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Current Training Formats

T1 Personal Tax Course

(September – December | Once per year | Russian language)

A foundational course for beginners who want to:

  • Understand Canadian personal tax from the ground up
  • Prepare basic T1 returns confidently (employees, pensioners, students)
  • Progress into self-employed, rental, and investment income
  • Build an additional income stream during tax season

This course focuses on logic, structure, and confidence, not memorization.

Bookkeeping Bootcamp for Newcomers

(Twice per year | Intensive format | Russian language)

Designed for beginners to intermediate level, this bootcamp helps you:

  • Understand Canadian bookkeeping standards
  • Learn practical workflows used in real firms
  • Avoid common mistakes newcomers make
  • Build confidence working with real business scenarios

Mentorship for Bookkeepers

Individual support for professionals who:

  • Need help resolving complex files
  • Want professional guidance and reassurance
  • Value experience-based insight over generic answers

Webinars & Workshops

I regularly host free and paid webinars on:

  • Canadian tax topics
  • Bookkeeping best practices
  • QuickBooks Online questions
  • Common problem areas professionals face

These sessions are practical, focused, and grounded in real cases.

Team in bookkeeping training session reviewing financial reports on laptops

My approach — what makes this training different

  • Small groups and individual attention
  • Questions addressed in real time
  • Practical examples from real files
  • Clear explanation of why rules exist
  • Strong emphasis on ethics and compliance
  • Ongoing support and feedback

This is not a mass program.

And it’s not about shortcuts.

About the instructor

I bring over 25 years of professional experience in:
  • Bookkeeping
  • Personal and corporate taxation
  • Small and medium-sized business support
I hold the Certified Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (CPB Canada) designation and work year-round with Canadian businesses across multiple industries.
I began teaching early in my career, paused while building my practice, and returned to education with a deeper understanding of what professionals truly need: clarity, logic, and confidence — not just information.
I began teaching early in my career, paused while building my practice, and returned to education with a deeper understanding of what professionals truly need: clarity, logic, and confidence — not just information.

I also lead closed professional communities for Russian-speaking accountants and bookkeepers on Facebook and Telegram.

  • Portrait of Piligrim founder Elena Ivanova.