A practical online session to help you feel more confident with the financial side of your business.
From managing client deposits to preparing for tax time, wedding and event businesses have plenty of financial details to keep track of. Join VIWIA and Gillian Cofsky, founder of Make It Count, for an approachable introduction to tax and bookkeeping, with time to ask the questions you’ve been meaning to tackle.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:30 pm Pacific
Location: Online — meeting link included in your Eventbrite confirmation email
Tickets: $10 per person, including ticketing fees
What We’ll Cover
• Business structure: sole proprietorship vs. incorporation
• GST registration, filing deadlines and instalments
• Bookkeeping essentials, including deposits and retainers
• Common write-offs for wedding and event businesses
• Planning ahead for tax, RRSPs and CPP
• Common mistakes and what can trigger a CRA review
Bring Your Questions
Gillian’s presentation will run approximately 75 minutes, with questions welcome throughout. We’ll finish with an additional 15 minutes for final questions.
Have a specific topic in mind? Submit your question during registration so Gillian can consider it when preparing the session.
About Gillian Cofsky
Gillian Cofsky is the founder of Make It Count, a bookkeeping and tax practice supporting creatives, values-driven entrepreneurs and community organizations.
A former dancer and fitness instructor, Gillian holds professional accounting and bookkeeping certificates from Langara College and is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor. Her warm, practical approach helps business owners build their understanding and feel more confident with their finances.