Accounting for Architects and Design Firms in Canada

Support designed for architects, designers, and built-environment professionals who want clarity, efficiency, and long-term financial planning.

Architecture and design practices balance creativity, technical work, phased billing, and complex project cycles. Rotaru CPA provides accounting and advisory services that reflect the reality of practising in this industry, helping you stay organised while planning for the future.

We Understand the Architecture and Design Industry

Your financial structure must support project-based invoicing, retainers, subcontractor relationships, software subscriptions, and multi-jurisdiction collaboration. Whether you are practising independently or managing a growing firm, your accounting should be strategic and manageable.

We work with:

• Independent architects
• Boutique studios and interior design firms
• Multi-disciplinary design teams
• Practices operating across provinces or cross-border

Common Challenges and Questions We Help Resolve

• How should retainers and staged project payments be recognised
• How do I manage subcontractors and track contractor payments
• What expenses qualify as business deductions
• How do I stabilise cash flow with irregular or seasonal revenue
• What structure and compensation model will support growth

These are common questions in the design field and we help you navigate them with clarity and confidence.

How We Support Architecture and Design Clients

Entity and Compensation Planning

We help determine the structure that supports your long-term financial direction, profit allocation, and growth goals.

Project-Based Accounting

We help track project revenue, retainers, expenses, and changes so you have a clear financial picture at every stage.

Cloud Bookkeeping and Expense Management

We use secure digital tools to track software, contractors, travel, materials, and operating costs with minimal admin.

Tax Planning and Annual Compliance

We ensure that your filings are accurate, timely, and strategically aligned with your practice and personal finances.

Cash Flow and Forecasting

We support planning around long project timelines, upcoming commitments, and hiring decisions.

A Modern, Cloud-Based Experience

We implement secure, efficient workflows that allow you to manage and review financial information from anywhere, without administrative burden or complicated spreadsheets.

Our Process

1. Discovery Call
2. Review and Plan
3. Implementation
4. Ongoing Support

Why Rotaru CPA is the Right Fit for You

You will benefit from working with us if you:

• Want accounting that supports project-based billing and cash flow
• Prefer a modern workflow instead of time-consuming administration
• Want proactive guidance, not last-minute filing
• Value organised reporting and long-term structure
• Want a partner who understands the business side of design

If you are looking for financial clarity and systems that scale with your practice, we are ready to support you.