Estimated reading time: A Brief History of Prohibition in Canada Canada will soon be the second nation in the world (make way Uruguay!) to fully legalize recreational cannabis after an official prohibition of marijuana since 1923. The word ‘prohibition’ evokes images of shady bootleggers running crates of whiskey into old-timey saloons for the townsfolk to swill, […]
Privacy is a fundamental element of freedom. Only with freedom do humans flourish. Only with freedom do creativity, innovation and dissent exist. We should fight for our freedom and we believe blockchain will provide the technology we need to win the fight. People argue that the coming of the internet means privacy is a thing […]
It’s tax time again! This post is to provide you with the information you need to make tax time as painless as possible. If you have any questions at any time CLICK HERE to book a meeting with one of our advisors. What’s new for 2017 Personal Tax Returns? This year as Canadians we are […]
Metrics Named One of Hubdoc's Top 50 Cloud Accountants We're excited to be named one of HubDoc's Top 50 Cloud Accountants! At Metrics, we love Hubdoc. We've been paperless since [...]
Read time: 6 mins Blockchain technology and its related cryptocurrencies have exploded over the last few months. The technology went from geek fandom to a ‘mania’ as the market cap of various tokens skyrocket. We at Metrics have kept our eye on the tech, and pride ourselves in being leaders in the space where blockchain […]
The Firm Metrics Chartered Accounting is a cloud-based accounting firm founded in Victoria, BC. Operating across Canada using an entirely web-based, paperless service, Metrics is designed to help forward-thinking business owners and individuals take advantage of the freedom and ease of online services. Secure, trusted and proven, our firm believes that with the right accounting, […]
Setting up cloud-based services can work wonders for any small business just starting off. By replacing many of the moving parts you would otherwise need, you can free up time and, more importantly, money. By doing so, there’s more room for higher priority tasks. From human resources to project management, communications to accounting, it’s all […]
[time-span] We’re happy to introduce our newest Senior Associate, Simon Adnams. Simon reached out to us as a Metrics-lover, saying he would be remiss if he did not express his interest in the firm. A great interview (that Simon didn’t know he was in), a great resume, and a few beers later, we knew that […]
It’s a bittersweet day for us at Metrics. Paul Sharpe, CPA Extraordinaire, has decided to leave our fine firm for eastern pastures. Paul and his girlfriend Shawna will be heading to Hamilton, Ontario where she will be pursuing a graduate program at McMaster University. Paul has been with Metrics since June 2014 and has been […]
Victoria – At Metrics our compass is pointed toward the future as we blaze a path through unchartered territory and bring some intrepid recruits along the way! Here’s the deal. In Canada, professional accounting students receive training and certification through their provincial CPA organization. Always up for a challenge, we set our sights on becoming […]
