Serving the Lower Mainland and BC

Books done properly.

Straightforward monthly bookkeeping, reporting, and custom packages for small businesses and non-profits. Financials you can rely on.

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Year-end books ready for your CPA
Clear monthly reports, fully explained
Direct answers from a friendly human

Andrew Fawson

Core services

The essentials, done well and consistently every month.

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Monthly bookkeeping & reporting

Transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, and clear monthly reports.

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Sales tax filing

GST/PST tracked and filed on schedule, folded into your monthly work.

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Custom reporting

Built around what you already use — from standard filings to complex internal spreadsheets you actually use for decision-making.

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A few more ways we can help, as your needs grow.

Year-end & accountant liaison

We know exactly what your accountant needs at year-end. Let us handle the accounting jargon and the back-and-forth with your CPA — through compilations, review engagements, or even audits.

Cash flow & budget-vs-actual reporting

Forward-looking numbers to help you plan ahead, not just look back.

Advisory & consulting

A friendly second pair of eyes on your numbers: budgets, pricing, and the decisions ahead.

Catch-up & clean-up

Years behind on your books? Just need a second opinion? We love digging into old records and transforming what seems like a big mess into something clear and ready to use.

Software setup & migration

Moving off spreadsheets, or cleaning up a messy file — set up properly from the start.

Full-service bookkeeping Select clients

Payroll, AR/AP, and Board or funder reporting for a limited number of clients.

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About

Proper Books is a Canadian bookkeeping practice primarily servicing local non-profits and owner-run businesses — payroll, funder and government reporting, reconciliations, and the day-to-day rhythm that comes with running a small organization.

We keep things practical: clear communication, tools that fit how you already work, and books you can actually trust — no jargon, no surprises.

We use modern tools, including AI, to work faster and catch more — but every number is still reviewed carefully by a real person before it reaches you. Your data's security and privacy are treated with the utmost care, every step of the way. Tech-forward, never careless.

CPBCertified Professional Bookkeeper

BCBased in Port Moody

1:1Direct, personal communication — never AI slop

Pricing based on your needs.

Every business is unique, so your fee is too. These are starting points.

Basic

From $200 / month

For businesses and non-profits with simple, regular activity and no payroll, AR or AP.

Monthly bank reconciliation
Monthly financial statements
Year-end package ready for your CPA
Accountant liaison

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Standard

$450 to $600 / month

For established small businesses and non-profits with regular activity.

Everything in Basic
Sales tax tracked and filed
Monthly reporting built for how you work
Custom reports for boards, funders and filings

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Full service

Custom quote

For larger or more complex organizations. Limited spots.

Everything in Standard
Payroll, reviewed case by case
AR and AP
Board and funder reporting

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All prices in Canadian dollars. These are guidelines, not packages. We set your fee after a short look at your books, based on transaction volume, account complexity and the services you need. Catch-up and clean-up work is quoted separately.

Meet Andrew

Hi! My name is Andrew and I moved to Canada from the UK back in 2019 — just before the world turned upside down!

The first thing you need to know about me is that PEOPLE are at the heart of everything I do. Not only do I love hearing about exciting and inventive businesses, I light up at the prospect of taking the headache of bookkeeping off your plate so you can do what you do best — actually run your business.

I'm all about getting into the nitty-gritty and I love to sit down and discuss the story behind the numbers — sometimes just hashing it out with someone on your side who knows what they're doing is all you need to move forward confidently.

Whether you're looking for ongoing support or need to get your books caught up, I'd love to learn more about your business and what you need help with.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB) · Based in Port Moody, BC

Ready to get your books in order?

Send a quick message and we'll get back to you to set up a call.

Or email us directly: hello@properbooks.ca