Accounting & financial advisoryBookkeeping & catch-up
Transaction recording, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, and cleanup of overdue records.
Ottawa, Ontario · Chartered Professional Accountant
Clear numbers.
Confident decisions.
A business in order.
Practical accounting, tax and financial support for business owners and individuals. From catching up your books to building systems that work as you grow.
Discuss your needsStart with a conversation. Find the support that fits.
Direct, personal support
Talk to the person who understands your file.
Answers in plain language
Understand your numbers and your next steps.
A practical path forward
Support shaped around your priorities and capacity.
How I can help
Support for today.
Structure for what’s next.
Choose focused help with a specific need, or ongoing support to keep your finances organized.
Personal & corporate tax
Personal income tax and corporate return preparation, with attention to the information needed for an accurate, organized filing.
Payroll & sales tax
Payroll processing, remittance support, T4 and T5 preparation, and GST/HST return preparation and filing.
Financial systems & controls
Accounting software selection, setup and improvements, chart of accounts design, accounting policies and practical controls. Create a clear separation between business and personal transactions.
Budgets, forecasts & models
Understand cash flow, plan spending and explore business scenarios with financial models built around your decisions.
Reporting & finance support
Management reports, year-end preparation and ongoing financial guidance to help owners and leadership teams make informed decisions.
Meet Amaka
Hands-on accounting.
A bigger-picture perspective.
I’m Amaka Obehi, a Chartered Professional Accountant based in Ottawa. Alongside my accounting work, I serve as a Director of Finance and Administration, working closely with leadership on financial planning, systems and operations.
My experience spans day-to-day accounting, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting and tax preparation. I understand how useful reliable numbers can be—and how frustrating it is when the records or processes behind them are unclear.
My approach is straightforward: understand what you need, bring order to the details, and explain your options in language that makes sense. Whether you’re an individual preparing a return or a business building its financial foundation, we’ll agree on a practical scope of support.
Amaka Obehi, CPA
CPA · OntarioFinance leadershipBusiness & individual support
Working together
A clear start.
No guesswork.
Before the work begins, we’ll discuss what you need, what’s involved, and how we’ll work together.
Tell me where you are.
Share your priorities, the state of your records, and any upcoming deadlines.
Set the scope.
We’ll agree on the services, fees, responsibilities and timing in writing.
Get organized.
We’ll put the right records and processes in place, with clear communication as the work progresses.
Can you help if my bookkeeping is behind?
Yes. We’ll first review how much needs to be caught up and which documents are available, then agree on a scope and timeline.
Can you set up accounting systems for a new business?
Yes. I can help you choose and set up accounting software that fits your business, or improve the systems you already use. This includes your chart of accounts, financial processes and controls, so you have a useful foundation from the start.
Do you offer personal and corporate tax services?
Yes. I prepare personal and corporate tax returns. We’ll discuss your situation and the documents needed before agreeing on the work.
Can I work with you remotely?
Yes. We can discuss your needs by phone or video and agree on an appropriate way to exchange documents. I’m based in Ottawa and work with clients across Ontario.
How are fees determined?
Fees depend on the services, complexity, volume of records and state of your books. We’ll agree on pricing and scope in writing before work begins.
Can you help with US or cross-border tax?
My primary experience is in Canadian accounting. Where US or cross-border advice is needed, I can coordinate with a specialist and your other advisers.
Let’s talk
What would make your
finances easier?
Tell me a little about yourself or your business, the support you need, and any important deadlines.
Email AmakaOttawa, Ontario · Remote support available
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