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## [Streamline Your Accounting and Reclaim Your Time with Digital Receipt Management](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/streamline-your-accounting-and-reclaim-your-time-with-digital-receipt-management)

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A client asked me last week whether buying Lotto Max tickets made any financial sense. Fair...

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## [How Bookkeepers and Clients Can Reduce Accounting Costs Before Sending Year-End Financials](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/how-bookkeepers-and-clients-can-reduce-accounting-costs-before-sending-year-end-financials)

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 Mar 17, 2025, 12:00:00 AM

As an accounting firm, we often see bookkeepers and business owners paying more than necessary for...

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### [Streamline Your Accounting and Reclaim Your Time with Digital Receipt Management](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/streamline-your-accounting-and-reclaim-your-time-with-digital-receipt-management)

For many business owners, bookkeeping is not the problem — paperwork is.

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### [Lotto Max: What The Math Actually Says](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/lotto-max-what-the-math-actually-says)

A client asked me last week whether buying Lotto Max tickets made any financial sense. Fair question. With jackpots regularly hitting $70 million plus MaxMillions, the pitch is compelling.

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The McLaren Trefanenko Inc. Client Portal is a place where you can instantly access your financial documents and send or receive documents to or from us.

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### [How Bookkeepers and Clients Can Reduce Accounting Costs Before Sending Year-End Financials](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/how-bookkeepers-and-clients-can-reduce-accounting-costs-before-sending-year-end-financials)

As an accounting firm, we often see bookkeepers and business owners paying more than necessary for year-end financial statement preparation. The good news? A little preparation before sending your records to your accountant can lead to..

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### [2024 Canada Revenue Agency Tax Tips](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/2024-canada-revenue-agency-tax-tips)

**Question 1: Where do I find information on filing as a self-employed individual?** The 2023 filing deadline was June 15th, 2024, but with June 15th falling on a Saturday, returns were considered filed on time if received by June 17th. The..

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### [Leveraging Your Canadian CPA: A Guide to Efficient Business Management](https://mti-cpa.com/blog/leveraging-your-canadian-cpa-a-guide-to-efficient-business-management)

Running a successful business in Canada involves navigating a complex landscape of financial regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements. Your Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is a key ally in this journey. Beyond just..

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