In life, there are few things more certain than the inevitability of death. While we often plan for big life events—such as marriage, children, and retirement—death can feel like something that’s too far off to consider. But the truth is, preparing for ...
Retirement is a significant life transition that brings about new opportunities and challenges. One of the most pressing decisions many retirees face is whether to stay in their current home, downsize, or rent. Each option has its own advantages and considerations, ...
Managing debt can be a daunting task, but with the right strategies, you can take control of your financial situation and work towards a debt-free future. Here are some practical tips to help you manage your debt effectively:Create a Budget Start by creating ...
Flipping houses — buying a property, renovating it, and then selling it quickly for a profit—can be an attractive investment strategy in Canada's real estate market. However, it's essential to understand the tax implications and rules set forth by the ...
How the RDSP can pave the way towards a brighter future
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
In today's world, financial planning is crucial for everyone, regardless of their circumstances. For individuals with disabilities and their families in Canada, the Canadian Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity. Designed ...
It's not uncommon for taxpayers to overlook potential deductions. One such often-missed area is medical expenses. The Canadian tax system allows taxpayers to claim eligible medical expenses as deductions, offering a potential financial relief for those ...
Knowing the tax benefits of donations, may help you decide to help others.The deadline for charitable donations for the 2023 tax year, is December 31st. Understanding the intricacies of how charitable donations work in Canada empowers individuals and ...
The Interim Canada Dental Benefit for Kids Under 12
Monday, August 14, 2023
The Canadian government is helping families with children under 12 afford dental care. The period in which the benefit applies is from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Access to dental care is a fundamental aspect of overall health and well-being, especially ...
Melanie has taken over my accounting and things have been updated and upgraded so that even I can do my bookkeeping.
- Mike (Industrial NetMedia) -
"highly recommend her"
Melanie is the best bookkeeper and accountant I know. I highly recommend her to any company.
- Mike (Industrial NetMedia) -
"Appreciated her patience and care"
We came to Melanie 3 years ago with our 2 businesses which at the time the accounting and taxes suffered greatly from our previous accountant. Melanie's knowledge and expertise showed off greatly as she reconciled and brought everything back to where they should be. We appreciated her patience and care as she worked with us and helped us plan each year to get everything back on track. Melanie is very personable and we highly recommend her.
- Robert Capaldo (Capaldo Industrial Services) -
"A competent, reliable, proactive professional"
Melanie has served as our personal and business accountant for the last five years. She is a competent, reliable, proactive professional who takes the time to attain the very best for her clients. She is detailed in her work and meets the deadlines required. We highly recommend Melanie for both personal and business accounting services.
- Adrienne Kelsey (Phoenix Reborn Productions) -
"Mel is always ready and willing to help"
Mel's experience as a professional accountant and her dedication as the club's volunteer board member and treasurer has been incredibly helpful as it relates to the financial operation of the Boys and Girls Club of Leduc. We have experienced a tremendous amount of change transitioning from one accounting system to another and Mel's expertise and work to ensure the new system is configured and functioning to suit the club's needs has been particul...
- Joan Nykiforuk, Administrative Assistant (Boys and Girls Club of Leduc) -
"Very thorough"
Our company used Melanie's accounting services for the first time this year. We found her to be very thorough and worked in a timely manner, within the budget that was quoted. We will continue to use Melanie's services in the future.
- Anonymous Real Estate Broker -
"Gladly recommend"
We use Mel Gesy for both our personal and business accounting. Her expertise has allowed us to transition to a more efficient bookkeeping, decreasing the work load for our staff. As a small business owner her customer service and attention makes it easier for me to focus on my business and at a smaller cost than larger firms. I also appreciate her many dedicated volunteer hours she does for numerous local non-profit groups. I would gladly recomme...
- Dr. Bretton R. Baynes (Baynes Family Chiropractic winner of the 2014 Leduc Small Business of the Year) -
"Extremely helpful"
I have used Mel’s services as a business accountant since 2012. She has been excellent for my small, independent consulting business and has provided me with lots of good advice. She has helped me improve my record keeping and understand all sorts of esoteric accounting things so I can make sure my company records are the best I can make them. She constantly keeps me apprised of any deadlines I need to follow and is extremely reliable in getting...
