Why Canadian businesses choose Indian accountants and bookkeepers
India has become one of the world’s leading destinations for outsourced accounting. Here is why Canadian businesses and CPA firms work with Indian accountants and bookkeepers, and how IndoMaple makes it simple and safe.
The advantages of Indian accountants and bookkeepers
A deep pool of trained professionals
India produces a very large number of commerce graduates every year and has one of the world’s largest professional accounting bodies. Accounting is a respected, popular career, so experienced talent is easy to find and keep.
Work done while you sleep
India is 9½ to 12½ hours ahead of Canada. Send documents at the end of your day and routine work is often finished by your next morning, so it feels like your books update overnight.
Significant cost savings
Skilled Indian bookkeepers cost far less than hiring in Canada, with no CPP, EI, benefits, equipment or hiring costs for you. Dedicated bookkeepers start from $12 CAD an hour.
Strong English, global experience
English is the language of business in India, and Indian accounting teams have served clients in Canada, the US, the UK and Australia for decades.
Fluent in cloud accounting software
Indian bookkeepers work daily in QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, Zoho Books and Buildium, along with tools like Dext and Hubdoc.
Tech and automation skills
India’s strength in technology means accountants who are comfortable with automation and AI tools that cut manual work and errors.
Easy to scale up or down
Add hours during busy seasons such as year-end and tax time, and reduce them when things are quiet, without hiring or layoffs.
Cover for holidays and sick days
A team-based model means someone who knows your file is always available, so work doesn’t stop when one person is away.
Worried about outsourcing? Here’s how we handle it
Will they understand Canadian rules?
Our team is trained specifically in Canadian bookkeeping: GST/HST, PST and QST, CPP and EI payroll deductions, T4 and T5018 slips, and year-end requirements. We work only with Canadian clients.
Is my financial data safe?
We sign NDAs, work inside your own cloud software, use multi-factor authentication and role-based access, and never ask for your online banking password.
What about communication and time zones?
We schedule overlap hours with Canadian business time for calls and questions, reply to emails within one business day, and give you one dedicated contact.
How do I know the quality is good?
Every file is reviewed by a senior accountant, and businesses can start with a one-week trial to check our work before committing.
A Canadian junior bookkeeper really costs about $27.80 per hour worked. An IndoMaple bookkeeper starts at $12.
Compare wages, CPP, EI, vacation, benefits and equipment with our hourly rate.
Indian talent, Canadian standards
IndoMaple combines a skilled team in Mumbai with processes built around Canadian rules and Canadian business hours.
Daily Bookkeeping & Dedicated Bookkeepers
A dedicated, highly trained bookkeeper who updates your books every day. Junior bookkeepers from $12 CAD/hour.
Learn moreMonthly Bookkeeping
Accurate, reconciled books every month in QuickBooks Online, Xero or Sage, ready for GST/HST and year-end.
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AI and automation for bank feeds, receipts, bills, invoicing and reports: fewer work hours, fewer errors, and tasks that run themselves.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Why hire an Indian bookkeeper for my Canadian business?
Indian bookkeepers are skilled in cloud accounting software, cost far less than hiring locally, and can update your books overnight thanks to the time difference. At IndoMaple, every bookkeeper is trained in Canadian sales tax and payroll rules, and a dedicated bookkeeper starts from $12 CAD an hour.
Why do Canadian companies outsource accounting to India?
Mainly for skilled talent at a lower cost, overnight turnaround thanks to the time difference, and the flexibility to scale up or down without hiring. India is one of the most established destinations for finance and accounting outsourcing.
Are Indian accountants and bookkeepers qualified to do Canadian bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping in Canada does not require a licence, and Indian accountants and bookkeepers trained in Canadian rules handle it very well. Work that legally requires a licensed Canadian CPA, such as audits, reviews and compilation reports, stays with your CPA, and we prepare everything they need.
How much can I save by hiring an Indian accountant or bookkeeper?
It depends on your situation. Our hiring cost calculator compares a Canadian junior bookkeeper, including CPP, EI, vacation, benefits and equipment, with an IndoMaple bookkeeper from $12 CAD an hour.
Is it legal to outsource bookkeeping outside Canada?
Yes. Canadian businesses commonly outsource bookkeeping abroad. Under Canada’s privacy law (PIPEDA) you remain responsible for personal information, so choose a provider with strong security and a written agreement, which is how we work.
Try Indian accountants and bookkeepers, risk-free
Book a free consultation. Start with a one-week trial and see the quality for yourself.