EK CPAEK|CPA

Whitby Accountant.
Personal and corporate tax, bookkeeping, CPA since 2009.

Tax accountants in Whitby providing personal tax, corporate tax, bookkeeping, payroll and year-round tax planning for Durham Region small business owners. Led by a CPA, CA with 20+ years of experience.

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EK CPA Professional Accountants, Whitby tax accountants
Accepting new clientsChartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)In-Depth Tax ProgramTax accountant in Whitby · Since 2009
20+
Years of experience
15+
Industries served
CPA, CA
Chartered Professional Accountant
In-Depth
Tax Program certified
Our services

Tax, bookkeeping and accounting services in Whitby.

Tax, bookkeeping, accounting and consulting under one roof, so you get consistent advice across personal and corporate tax, one point of contact for everything from year-end filings to CRA correspondence, and nothing falls between the cracks during a busy season or a complex transaction.

Personal, corporate, estate or trust filings. Sole proprietor, partnership, professional corporation, holding company, or complex passive income across multiple sources. Whatever your situation, we've seen it before, have the process already built, and can quote the engagement up front.

Tax preparation
Tax preparation

Personal and corporate tax returns prepared by a CPA, filed correctly and on time, every year.

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Small business bookkeeping
Small business bookkeeping

Monthly small business bookkeeping kept clean so year-end stops being a scramble. CRA-ready financials.

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Corporate accounting
Corporate accounting

Corporate tax, payroll and financial statements built around how you actually run the business.

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CPA consulting
CPA consulting

Cash flow, compensation and structure advice from a Whitby CPA who has seen it.

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How it works

Three steps, no mystery.

We make onboarding boring in the best way: predictable, documented, and clear about where we are in the process.

1

Discovery call

A free 30-minute call to understand your situation: business structure, current revenue, growth goals, and where the pain points sit today. We listen first, ask the right tax and accounting questions, and only recommend an engagement if it actually solves a problem you have.

2

Custom plan

Within a week of the discovery call, you receive a written engagement proposal: full scope, monthly and year-end deliverables, fixed fees, and timeline. Everything priced up front. No hourly billing surprises, no scope creep, and no hidden costs that show up on your final invoice.

3

Execute + report

We deliver on schedule across the engagement: monthly bookkeeping reconciled and reviewed, quarterly business check-ins, year-end financial statements and tax filings, plus a dashboard you can log into anytime to see how your business is performing in real time.

Industries we serve

Deep experience across 15+ sectors.

From medical practices to ecommerce stores, we know the tax and accounting patterns of your business model before we start.

Medical

Medical professional corporations, OHIP billing reconciliation, locum income, and incorporation timing for physicians and specialists across Durham Region.

Dental

Dental practice corporations, associate vs partner income splitting, equipment CCA timing, and the tax planning that keeps an Ontario dental practice profitable year over year.

Chiropractors

Practice tax filings, GST/HST exemption tracking on patient services, professional incorporation, and bookkeeping kept clean so chiropractors stay focused on patient care.

Real Estate

Realtor commission timing, HST registration thresholds, expense tracking for agents, and the corporate tax structure that works for an Ontario real estate brokerage.

Engineers

Project-based revenue recognition, contractor versus T4 employee splits, professional liability tracking, and the tax planning that keeps a consulting engineering firm cash-positive.

Contractors

WIP tracking, holdback accounting, sub-contractor T4A reporting, and cash-flow aware bookkeeping for trades operating across Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering and the GTA.

Self Employed

Personal tax returns for sole proprietors, business expense tracking, HST registration timing, and the conversation about when incorporation actually saves you tax.

Construction

Construction holdbacks, project margin tracking, sub-trade payments, WIP accounting, and the year-end tax planning Ontario builders need to manage cash flow correctly.

Travel Agencies

Tour operator and agency commission accounting, supplier reconciliation, customer trust accounts, and HST treatment for the tax structure of an Ontario travel business.

Martial Arts

Membership-based revenue recognition, instructor payroll and contractor splits, equipment CCA, and the bookkeeping that keeps a martial arts studio profitable.

Fitness Gyms

Recurring revenue tracking, personal trainer payroll versus contractor splits, equipment depreciation, and the small business tax planning that gym owners actually need.

Investments

Investment portfolio tax reporting, capital gains strategy, dividend income optimization, and the year-end tax planning that keeps your investment income working for you.

Content Creators

Foreign platform income and the $30,000 HST trap, US withholding and the W-8BEN, brand-deal invoicing, and when to incorporate, for YouTubers, streamers, influencers and affiliate marketers across Canada.

Ecommerce

Shopify and multi-platform reconciliation, inventory accounting, HST collection across provinces, and the tax planning that keeps an Ontario ecommerce business compliant and profitable.

Estates

Estate tax returns, T3 trust filings, executor accounting, beneficiary tax planning, and the careful filing schedule that keeps an Ontario estate compliant with CRA requirements.

Payroll & Expenses

Payroll processing and remittance, T4 and T4A preparation, source deduction filings, and the expense discipline that keeps small business owners audit-ready year-round.

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Areas we serve

A Whitby CPA firm serving Durham Region and the GTA.

Our office is in Whitby. We work with business owners and individuals across Durham Region and the wider GTA, in person or by video.

Whitby

Our home base. Office at 70 Taunton Road East serving Whitby owners and incorporated professionals.

Pickering

CPA support for Pickering professionals, business owners and landlords.

Ajax

Tax, bookkeeping and corporate accounting for Ajax small business owners.

Oshawa

Personal and corporate tax services for Oshawa residents and businesses.

Bowmanville & Clarington

CPA services for the Clarington region, in person or by video.

Uxbridge

Accounting, bookkeeping and tax planning for Uxbridge clients.

Port Perry & Scugog

Local CPA support for Port Perry and the wider Scugog area.

Greater Toronto Area

Remote and hybrid engagements for incorporated professionals across the GTA.

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EK CPA professional reviewing a client file at her desk in the Whitby office
Why EK CPA

Trust is the foundation of great service.

EK CPA Professional Accountants is a Whitby Chartered Professional Accountant firm offering personal income tax, corporate tax, payroll, bookkeeping and accounting services to individuals and small business owners across Durham Region. Elena Kanter, CPA, CA, has more than 20 years of experience handling CRA filings, year-end tax planning, and the business advisory work that owner-managed practices and incorporated professionals actually need. Our work is tailored to each client's filing requirements and growth goals, not a one-size-fits-all template. Whether you run a small business in Whitby, manage a professional corporation in Pickering, or have a complex personal tax return that other firms have struggled with, we structure the engagement around your situation and quote the fee up front. As an expert tax accountant in Whitby, we focus on the year-round tax planning that helps small business owners stay ahead of the CRA, not just react to it.

  • Trust
    Straight answers, no surprises. Engagements quoted up front and a fixed-fee structure across most service lines.
  • Expertise
    CPA, CA with the In-Depth Tax Program credential and 20+ years across personal, corporate and estate files.
  • Accuracy
    Every number twice-checked. Returns reviewed before filing so what gets sent to CRA reflects the strategy we agreed on.
  • Experience
    More than 20 years working with small business owners, incorporated professionals and complex personal tax returns across Ontario.
  • Confidentiality
    Your business stays yours. Files handled by Elena directly, never outsourced to a third-party preparer or contract bookkeeper.
  • Professional
    On time, every time. Filing deadlines met, communication kept current, and your CRA correspondence handled promptly.
Our services
Client stories

Real people, real results.

They helped me with my financial issues and helped me get on track! I feel relieved… thanks again Elena for your amazing expertise!

Nichelle L
Nichelle L
Whitby, ON

Switched to EK CPA after years of DIY returns. In our first year they found $8,200 in deductions our old accountant missed. Worth every dollar.

MT
Marcus T.
Oshawa small business owner

Elena walked us through the CRA dispute calmly and professionally. She knew the answer before we even finished asking the question.

PS
Dr. Priya S.
Ajax dental practice
Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

How much does an accountant charge in Ontario?
Most CPA firms in Ontario bill between $150 and $400 per hour. At EK CPA Pro we work mostly on fixed fees instead, quoted up front. A personal T1 typically runs $250 to $600 depending on slips and rental or self-employment income. A corporate T2 with year-end financial statements for an owner-managed company usually falls between $1,800 and $3,500. Monthly bookkeeping is scoped to transaction volume. You'll know the fee before we start the engagement.
What's the difference between a CPA and an accountant?
Anyone can call themselves an accountant in Ontario. Only someone who has passed the Common Final Examination, completed 30 months of supervised experience and been licensed by CPA Ontario can use the Chartered Professional Accountant designation. The CPA, CA designation adds the legacy Chartered Accountant route, which historically focused on audit, assurance and complex tax work. Elena Kanter, the founder of EK CPA Pro, holds the CPA, CA designation and has completed the In-Depth Tax Program offered by CPA Canada.
How do I choose the right accountant in Whitby?
Ask three things. First, are they a CPA in good standing. Second, do they have direct experience with your situation, whether that's a personal return with rental income, a professional corporation or an owner-managed small business. Third, do they quote the fee up front or bill by the hour with no cap. A good fit is a firm where the same accountant handles your file every year, returns your call within a day, and explains what they did in plain English instead of CRA jargon.
What services do accountants in Whitby offer?
A full-service CPA firm in Whitby covers personal tax returns (T1), corporate tax returns (T2), monthly bookkeeping, payroll and source deductions, HST registration and filings, year-end financial statements, CRA correspondence, audit support, incorporation advice, owner compensation planning, and estate and trust returns (T3). EK CPA Pro handles all of these under one roof, so your personal and corporate tax stay coordinated through the year.
What should I look for when picking a Whitby accountant?
Look for a CPA designation in good standing, a fee structure quoted up front, local Whitby and Durham Region experience, and a single point of contact who actually knows your file. Avoid firms that pass your work to a different junior every year, firms that bill by the six-minute increment with no estimate, and firms that can't tell you the cost of your return before they start. You should feel like you understand what you're paying for and why.
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