Juniper Integrated Business Services

09/21/2026

Change of plans: BC has paused the PST expansion to accounting, bookkeeping and other professional services that was set to start October 1.

Juniper clients, your invoices won't include PST next month and your fees aren't changing.

Details on our blog:

Starting October 1, 2026, BC PST applies to accounting, engineering, security and other professional services for the first time. Here's what's changing and how to prepare.

08/15/2026

Deciding to get help with your books is the easy part. Working out what to hand over, and to whom, is where most owners stall.

I've put together a plain guide to what a bookkeeper does, what an accountant does, and how to tell whether the arrangement is actually working for you.

https://www.jnprbusiness.ca/post/integrated-business-advisory-for-small-businesses

08/01/2026

Nothing goes wrong when you put off looking at your numbers. The invoices still go out. Payroll still runs.

That's exactly what makes it easy to keep postponing.

I've written about what that delay tends to cost, and how owner-managed businesses can get real financial analysis without hiring someone full time.

What a bookkeeper does, what an accountant does, and how to decide which parts of your finances to hand off. Plus what to ask before you sign anything.

07/13/2026

We're vendors at ConneXpo this year.

Come find us on July 16th at the Laurel Packinghouse for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce's business trade show and networking event. If you've been meaning to get your books sorted or want a more proactive accountant, stop by and let's talk.

We've got a raffle running too, so swing by and enter while you're there.

07/06/2026

Big tax change coming for a lot of BC businesses this fall.

Starting October 1, 2026, PST applies to accounting, bookkeeping, architecture, engineering, security, and some real estate services for the first time. If your business buys any of these, or provides them, it's worth knowing what's coming before October hits.

We broke it down in plain language, no jargon, just what's changing and what to do about it.

Click below to read the full article.

Starting October 1, 2026, BC PST applies to accounting, engineering, security and other professional services for the first time. Here's what's changing and how to prepare.

06/20/2024

Our new website is launched! Please visit to learn about us and our services.

Rely on Joanne Ovenden CPA for trusted accounting services. Professional support for your business and personal finances from our expert team.

03/21/2024

Now is the perfect time to get your 2023 tax return prepared and filed by a professional. We're always here for individuals and business in Wells Gray Country and across BC and beyond. Email or pm if you have any questions, or drop by our Clearwater office.
Office open 8:30am-12:00, 1:00-3:00pm Monday - Thursday. 7 days a week by email [email protected]. Flexible appointment times.