Frequently Asked Questions

HJ Wu & Company Inc. is at 512 - 938 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9, in the heart of downtown. The easiest way to reach the firm is by phone at 604-636-1862 or email at inquiry@hjwucpa.com. There's also a contact form at www.hjwucpa.com. Reach out and the team will get back to you.

HJ Wu & Company Inc. covers the full list: accounting and reporting, bookkeeping, payroll, review and compilation engagements, Trust Accountant's Reports, corporate (T2) and personal (T1) tax returns, GST and PST, budgeting and forecasting, fractional CFO and Controller services, and advisory and consulting. So you can get your books and your taxes handled by the same people. Tell the firm what you need and they'll point you to the right service.

A few things stand out. HJ Wu & Company Inc. specializes in healthcare practices and law firms, so there's no learning curve on your industry's rules. The firm has completed more than 2,000 engagements, and clients describe the work as detail-oriented, responsive and easy to understand, with many staying for nine years or more. It also works inside the accounting software you already use. If you want an accountant who explains things in plain English and actually picks up the phone, give HJ Wu & Company Inc. a call at 604-636-1862.

HJ Wu & Company Inc. works with healthcare practitioners and clinics, lawyers and law firms, businesses and organizations, not-for-profits, strata corporations, and individuals who need personal tax help. If you're somewhere in between, just ask. A quick conversation will tell you whether the firm is the right match.

Yes. HJ Wu & Company Inc. handles the bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation and financial reporting for healthcare practitioners and clinics, so doctors and dental professionals can spend their time on patients instead of spreadsheets. The firm keeps your records compliant, organized and easy to understand. Contact HJ Wu & Company Inc. to take the number-crunching off your plate.

HJ Wu & Company Inc. offers law firm accounting that covers everyday bookkeeping, financial statements, tax filings and trust account work, using the software your firm already runs. The team understands the fiduciary side of legal practice and keeps client records secure. If you want an accountant who already knows how law firms work, contact HJ Wu & Company Inc.

A Trust Accountant's Report is a review of how a law firm handles client money held in trust, such as retainers, to confirm it follows Law Society of BC accounting rules. HJ Wu & Company Inc. has experience with trust accounting for BC legal professionals, including trust reporting and reconciliation. Not sure where your firm stands? Reach out and HJ Wu & Company Inc. can walk you through it.

Yes, and there's no need to switch systems. HJ Wu & Company Inc. is comfortable with QuickBooks and Xero, larger ERP systems like Adagio, industry-specific tools like CosmoLex, and even custom software. The firm adapts to your setup so nothing gets disrupted. Contact HJ Wu & Company Inc. and mention what you're running.

Under Canada Revenue Agency rules, most resident corporations must file a T2 return every year, even if no tax is owing, and the deadline is six months after the fiscal year-end. HJ Wu & Company Inc. prepares and files T2 returns on time and also offers basic tax planning ahead of year-end. Contact HJ Wu & Company Inc. before your year-end so nothing sneaks up on you.

Yes. HJ Wu & Company Inc. prepares T1 personal tax returns, helps you figure out which tax slips you need, and looks for every deduction and credit you qualify for so you pay only what you owe. Clients with more complex situations, including foreign tax matters, have relied on the firm for years. Reach out to HJ Wu & Company Inc. for a calmer tax season.

Yes. HJ Wu & Company Inc. can register your business for GST and PST, calculate and report what you owe, and file your returns, including GST filings for not-for-profit organizations. It's a good option at any stage of a business. Contact HJ Wu & Company Inc. and get your sales tax sorted.

Yes. HJ Wu & Company Inc. helps growing businesses build a reliable payroll system with proper controls, and prepares the payroll tax returns on time to avoid penalties. If payroll has started to eat your week, reach out to HJ Wu & Company Inc. and hand it off.

A fractional CFO or Controller gives your business senior-level financial guidance without a full-time salary. HJ Wu & Company Inc. offers this to businesses and organizations with management accounting, budgets and forecasts, timely financial reporting, risk management and pre-year-end tax planning reviews. Contact HJ Wu & Company Inc. if you need that kind of help but not a full-time hire.

Yes. If you own residential property in Vancouver, BC or elsewhere in Canada, HJ Wu & Company Inc. can help figure out which of these filings apply to you: the City of Vancouver Empty Homes Tax (EHT), the federal Underused Housing Tax (UHT) and the BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT). These rules are easy to get wrong, so contact HJ Wu & Company Inc. before a deadline passes.

A compilation means an accountant organizes your numbers into proper financial statements without giving any assurance on them. A review adds limited assurance, which gives lenders, investors or regulators more comfort. Which one you need usually depends on who is asking for the statements. HJ Wu & Company Inc. provides both, so contact the firm if you're not sure which fits.

Yes. HJ Wu & Company Inc. serves not-for-profit organizations and strata corporations, including bookkeeping, financial reporting and GST filings for non-profits. Boards want clear numbers they can trust, and that's what the firm aims to deliver. Reach out to HJ Wu & Company Inc. to talk through your organization's needs.

It starts with an initial consultation, then a needs assessment, and then HJ Wu & Company Inc. builds a plan around your goals. Cost depends on what you need, whether that's a one-time tax return or ongoing bookkeeping and payroll, so the firm quotes after learning about your situation. Call 604-636-1862 or email inquiry@hjwucpa.com to book your consultation.