$500 is not crazy in the GTA. I have a very good friend of mine who does my taxes and books at the end of the year, and he's awesome. Would recommend to anybody.

Leave the professionals to do your work... Doctors, Lawyers, Accountants, Plumbers, Electricians etc.

They know what they are doing!

I wouldn't go do electrical work if I know how, nor would I go my taxes just because I think I'm smart enough. Sure you might be able to write all the receipts in a book, but I'm sure a professional would tell you what you can deduct and what you can't.

I remember talking to a friend of mine who told me their business has a GST account so I need to have one too.. oh boy, was I wrong when my Accountant told me otherwise.