--- title: theWorks - The official Payworks blog | Bookkeeper description: "Bookkeeper | Payworks The Works Blog: Let us show you how we’re different. With the latest news and updates on Canadian payroll, HR, and workforce management, including informative articles, legislative updates, news, videos, and Payworks community initiatives." --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/bookkeeper#maincontent) [Skip to footer](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/bookkeeper#footer-en) [![How Labour tracking gives your timesheets project-level visibility without a second system ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_Labour_Tracking.png)](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-labour-tracking-gives-your-timesheets-project-level-visibility-without-a-second-system?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 15, 2026 ### [How Labour tracking gives your timesheets project-level visibility without a second system](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-labour-tracking-gives-your-timesheets-project-level-visibility-without-a-second-system?hsLang=en-ca) Key Takeaways Your employees already track their hours in Payworks. Labour Tracking adds one question to that process: what... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/how-labour-tracking-gives-your-timesheets-project-level-visibility-without-a-second-system?hsLang=en-ca) [![2026 brought 24+ compliance changes. Is your payroll keeping up? ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Blog%20Sizes-11.png)](https://blog.payworks.ca/2026-brought-24-compliance-changes.-is-your-payroll-keeping-up?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Oct 09, 2026 ### [2026 brought 24+ compliance changes. Is your payroll keeping up?](https://blog.payworks.ca/2026-brought-24-compliance-changes.-is-your-payroll-keeping-up?hsLang=en-ca) Key Takeaways Canadian employers are navigating more than two dozen compliance changes across provinces and territories in... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/2026-brought-24-compliance-changes.-is-your-payroll-keeping-up?hsLang=en-ca) ![Payworks gradient circle logo.](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20February%202019/Images/inTheLoop-ring-150px.png) Since 2001, Payworks has been proudly Canadian. Committed to developing world-class products and a workplace culture focused on Doing Right by People. Welcome to our blog - let us show you how we're different! 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Payroll hub offers one screen... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-payroll-hub-one-screen-for-every-clients-payroll?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-payroll-hub-one-screen-for-every-clients-payroll?hsLang=en-ca) [![A woman holds a smartphone displaying the Payworks Analytics dashboard, showing horizontal bar charts with workforce data including headcount and absences per employee, while seated with an open notebook in her lap. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/What%20can%20a%20payroll%20platform%20actually%20tell%20you%20about%20your%20business.png)](https://blog.payworks.ca/what-can-a-payroll-platform-tell-you-about-your-business?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 28, 2026 ### [What can a payroll platform tell you about your business?](https://blog.payworks.ca/what-can-a-payroll-platform-tell-you-about-your-business?hsLang=en-ca) Key Takeaways Payworks Workforce Analytics is built right into your existing platform, no separate system, no manual... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/what-can-a-payroll-platform-tell-you-about-your-business?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/what-can-a-payroll-platform-tell-you-about-your-business?hsLang=en-ca) [![Bookkeepers: Here's how to save time and stress this year. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/iStock_AcctBook_Laptop_Portrait_2022_03-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/top-time-saving-tips-for-easy-breezy-bookkeeping?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 09, 2026 ### [Top time-saving tips for easy, breezy bookkeeping](https://blog.payworks.ca/top-time-saving-tips-for-easy-breezy-bookkeeping?hsLang=en-ca) Key Takeaways Payworks integrates directly with QuickBooks Online and Xero, payroll data syncs to your books in one click.... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/top-time-saving-tips-for-easy-breezy-bookkeeping?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/top-time-saving-tips-for-easy-breezy-bookkeeping?hsLang=en-ca) [![Accountants & bookkeepers: busy season blues? We can help. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogHeader_Three%20Ways%20We%20Help%20Accountants%20and%20Bookkeepers_March%205.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/three-ways-we-help-accountants-and-bookkeepers-beat-the-busy-season-blues?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 09, 2026 ### [Three ways we help accountants and bookkeepers beat the busy season blues](https://blog.payworks.ca/three-ways-we-help-accountants-and-bookkeepers-beat-the-busy-season-blues?hsLang=en-ca) Key takeaways Payworks onboards thousands of clients each year, with a dedicated Implementation Specialist guiding every... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/three-ways-we-help-accountants-and-bookkeepers-beat-the-busy-season-blues?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/three-ways-we-help-accountants-and-bookkeepers-beat-the-busy-season-blues?hsLang=en-ca) [![Canadian ac.ountants and bookkeepers are switching to Payworks – here’s why ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_PartneringwithPayworks_May5.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/why-more-canadian-accountants-bookkeepers-partner-with-payworks?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Sep 09, 2026 ### [Why more Canadian accountants & bookkeepers partner with Payworks](https://blog.payworks.ca/why-more-canadian-accountants-bookkeepers-partner-with-payworks?hsLang=en-ca) Be honest, if you're an accountant or a bookkeeper, does hearing the word "payroll" make you wince? Between manual... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/why-more-canadian-accountants-bookkeepers-partner-with-payworks?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/why-more-canadian-accountants-bookkeepers-partner-with-payworks?hsLang=en-ca) [![Accountants and Bookkeepers: Is your payroll provider keeping client data safe? Here’s what to look for. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_CyberSecurity_October3-3.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/is-your-payroll-provider-keeping-client-data-safe?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Jun 05, 2026 ### [Is your payroll provider keeping client data safe?](https://blog.payworks.ca/is-your-payroll-provider-keeping-client-data-safe?hsLang=en-ca) How to choose a secure payroll partner: a guide for accountants and bookkeepers Key takeaways When choosing a payroll... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/is-your-payroll-provider-keeping-client-data-safe?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/is-your-payroll-provider-keeping-client-data-safe?hsLang=en-ca) [![Compliance, critical thinking and coffee: the three functional fuels of an Assistant Controller. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_JennieNazimov.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/women-in-finance-meet-jennie-nazimov-assistant-controller?hsLang=en-ca) [Culture](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/culture?hsLang=en-ca) | Apr 03, 2026 ### [Women in finance: Meet Jennie Nazimov, Assistant Controller](https://blog.payworks.ca/women-in-finance-meet-jennie-nazimov-assistant-controller?hsLang=en-ca) Analyzing account records, ensuring accurate financial reporting, reconciling and consolidating financial data, contributing to internal budget processes and mentoring and supporting members of the financial team… all are part of a day in the life... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/women-in-finance-meet-jennie-nazimov-assistant-controller?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/women-in-finance-meet-jennie-nazimov-assistant-controller?hsLang=en-ca) [![Received a PIER Report or a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R)? Don’t worry – our experts take you step-by-step through the process. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogHeader_PIER_PD4R_March10.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/i-received-a-pier-report-and-a-discrepancy-notice-pd4r-what-should-i-do?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Mar 10, 2026 ### [I received a PIER Report and a Discrepancy Notice (PD4R) – what should I do?](https://blog.payworks.ca/i-received-a-pier-report-and-a-discrepancy-notice-pd4r-what-should-i-do?hsLang=en-ca) Ahhhh, March. The year-end period is over, T4s and RL-1s are filed, and you can finally relax. You’re all ready to pour... 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/strength-in-numbers-taking-a-layered-approach-to-information-security?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/strength-in-numbers-taking-a-layered-approach-to-information-security?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Bookkeepers: share the year-end workload & do more of what you love”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_November25-2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/bookkeepers-turn-year-end-chaos-into-calmness?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Jan 21, 2026 ### [Bookkeepers, turn year-end chaos into calmness](https://blog.payworks.ca/bookkeepers-turn-year-end-chaos-into-calmness?hsLang=en-ca) A quick question for all you bookkeepers out there: when you think of last year’s year-end, what’s the first thing that... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/bookkeepers-turn-year-end-chaos-into-calmness?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/bookkeepers-turn-year-end-chaos-into-calmness?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Important payroll processing & delivery dates for 2023 & 2024”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_December4-1.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/mark-your-calendar-important-payroll-processing-and-delivery-dates-for-the-next-few-weeks?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Dec 09, 2025 ### [Mark your calendar: important payroll processing and delivery dates for the next few weeks](https://blog.payworks.ca/mark-your-calendar-important-payroll-processing-and-delivery-dates-for-the-next-few-weeks?hsLang=en-ca) We understand that the holiday season can be hectic between year-end and payroll preparation, staying on top of new legislation, and personal commitments. We’re here to help where we can – like with this at-a-glance reference chart that outlines the... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/mark-your-calendar-important-payroll-processing-and-delivery-dates-for-the-next-few-weeks?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/mark-your-calendar-important-payroll-processing-and-delivery-dates-for-the-next-few-weeks?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Year-end payroll: be rest assured when it comes to remittances”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_November22.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-payworks-year-end-experience?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Nov 19, 2025 ### [The Payworks year-end experience](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-payworks-year-end-experience?hsLang=en-ca) There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to finalizing your business' year-end, and even the slightest hiccup can cause... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-payworks-year-end-experience?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/the-payworks-year-end-experience?hsLang=en-ca) [![Six tips for a smooth year-end. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_November29.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/six-tips-to-ensure-you-have-a-smooth-year-end?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Nov 14, 2025 ### [Six tips to ensure you have a smooth year-end](https://blog.payworks.ca/six-tips-to-ensure-you-have-a-smooth-year-end?hsLang=en-ca) It’s that time of year again… and Payworks has the secret sauce to make year-end the least stressful it can possibly be.... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/six-tips-to-ensure-you-have-a-smooth-year-end?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/six-tips-to-ensure-you-have-a-smooth-year-end?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Peace of mind for year-end: We’re with you every step of the way”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Resources_YearEndIsHereAgain_January14_2-2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/year-end-is-here-again-what-you-need-to-know-whats-new-all-the-help-you-need?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Nov 13, 2025 ### [Year-end is here: what you need to know & what's new](https://blog.payworks.ca/year-end-is-here-again-what-you-need-to-know-whats-new-all-the-help-you-need?hsLang=en-ca) Year-end is upon us yet again. Payworks strives to make your year-end experience – which can quickly become complex and... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/year-end-is-here-again-what-you-need-to-know-whats-new-all-the-help-you-need?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/year-end-is-here-again-what-you-need-to-know-whats-new-all-the-help-you-need?hsLang=en-ca) [![Text reads, “Handy checklist for year-end payroll processing”. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_November17.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/streamline-year-end-processing-with-an-interactive10-step-checklist?hsLang=en-ca) [Resources](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/resources?hsLang=en-ca) | Nov 01, 2025 ### [Streamline year-end processing with an interactive, 10-step checklist](https://blog.payworks.ca/streamline-year-end-processing-with-an-interactive10-step-checklist?hsLang=en-ca) Checklists are handy, and can help streamline any large project by breaking it down into manageable tasks. That’s why one of... 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[Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/unique-payroll-no-problem-here-are-five-ways-weve-got-accountants-and-bookkeepers-covered?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/unique-payroll-no-problem-here-are-five-ways-weve-got-accountants-and-bookkeepers-covered?hsLang=en-ca) [![All-Canadian support for accountants and bookkeepers. ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/BlogBanner_AcctBook_July2.jpg)](https://blog.payworks.ca/local-support-for-accountants-and-bookkeepers-wherever-youre-at?hsLang=en-ca) [Innovation](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/innovation?hsLang=en-ca) | Jul 02, 2025 ### [Local support for accountants and bookkeepers – wherever you’re at!](https://blog.payworks.ca/local-support-for-accountants-and-bookkeepers-wherever-youre-at?hsLang=en-ca) Whether you’re an accountant or a bookkeeper, one thing’s for certain: you know that one size rarely fits all when it comes to client support. After all, your clients manage teams of all different sizes, operate in different industries and regions,... [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/local-support-for-accountants-and-bookkeepers-wherever-youre-at?hsLang=en-ca) [Continue Reading](https://blog.payworks.ca/local-support-for-accountants-and-bookkeepers-wherever-youre-at?hsLang=en-ca) 1 [2](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/bookkeeper/page/2?hsLang=en-ca) [Next](https://blog.payworks.ca/tag/bookkeeper/page/2?hsLang=en-ca) ![ ](https://blog.payworks.ca/hubfs/Payworks%20Stock%20Photography/Cavan%20-%20Arlee.png) ## Seeing is believing! Curious what better Canadian workforce management looks like in action (and how much time you could reclaim in your day-to-day)? Book a pressure-free, get-to-know you demo today. [REQUEST A DEMO](https://www.payworks.ca/landing-pages/campaigns/book-a-demo)