The Bankeo Trust Index

The standard for the ideal accountant

Before introducing you to an accountant, Bankeo screens them based on more than 20 criteria, so you don’t have to. Here’s exactly what we check.

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20+ criteria checked by Bankeo

Choosing an accountant at random is risky

Are they really insured? Are they actually registered with their professional association? Do they have real, satisfied clients? Do they understand your industry? Verifying all of this yourself takes hours of phone calls and cross-checking. Most business owners don’t do it, and find out too late.

No insurance: no recourse in the event of an error.
A business with no actual existence or experience.
An accountant who knows nothing about your line of work.

The solution: The Bankeo Trust Index

Before an accountant joins our network and is introduced to you, they undergo the Bankeo Trust Index, a screening process involving more than 20 criteria. We do the work for you, for free. You’ll only meet accountants who have already passed the screening process.

The 5 criteria we reveal

1

Professional liability insurance

We verify that the accountant has up-to-date professional liability insurance. In practical terms: if an error slips into your tax returns, you won’t be the only one to bear the consequences. That’s the safety net of a true professional.

2

A real, established business

We verify that the business is registered and has a verifiable history and track record. No anonymous profiles or fake addresses: you know exactly who you’re entrusting your financials to.

3

Verified membership in the professional association

For accountants who are CPAs, we verify that they are indeed registered and in good standing with their professional association (CPA Québec, CPA Ontario). We do not ask for copies of diplomas: we check for active registration, which is the only thing that matters.

4

Real customer reviews

We verify that the accountant has worked with real clients who can attest to their services. A verifiable reputation, built through real-world experience, not just a blank page or empty promises.

5

Expertise in your industry

We focus on expertise in your industry: food service, construction, technology, healthcare, real estate, and NPO’s. An accountant who speaks your language and understands your tax deductions and obligations. That’s what makes for a good fit.

What about the other criteria? That’s our formula, the one that helps us find not just any accountant, but the right one for you. We save you the trouble of checking everything yourself: you get to make the final choice, for free and with no obligation.

How Bankeo applies the index

1
You describe your needs
Takes two minutes, free, no obligation.
2
We filter the network using the Index
Over 20 evaluation criteria applied on your behalf.
3
Here’s the right match for you
Only vetted accountants, tailored to your situation.
4
We’re here for you
If things don’t work out, even later on, we’ll start over, at no cost.

Search on your own, or with the Bankeo Trust Index

What to Check
On Your Own
With Bankeo
Professional Liability Insurance
Do It Yourself
Verified
Registration with the Professional Association (CPA)
Do It Yourself
Verified
Genuine customer reviews
To be cross-checked
Verified
Expertise in Your Industry
Difficult to evaluate
Targeted
How long it takes you
Hours, with no guarantee
A few minutes
Cost
Your time
Free
1,500+
Accountants in the network
15,000+
Requests received since 2023
4.7/5
Based on 180+ reviews
48 hours
frequently matched

Frequently asked questions

Are all Bankeo accountants vetted?
Yes. No accountant is recommended to you without having passed the Bankeo Trust Index and its 20+ verification criteria.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The verification and matching services are 100% free for you. You only pay the accountant you choose, directly to them.
Is “audited” the same as “certified”?
No. We don’t claim to certify an accountant. We verify concrete facts: insurance, a real business, registration with the professional association, and genuine reviews. It’s more honest, and more useful for you.
Do you check their credentials?
We don’t ask for copies of diplomas. For CPAs, we verify what really matters: active and good standing with their professional association.
The Bankeo Fee Barometer

And how much does it cost?

The median annual cost of an accountant for an SME in Quebec is approximately $3,000, ranging from $500 to $6,000 depending on the sector, from self-employed individuals to incorporated companies. This is a guideline, not your actual price: you’ll set the price with your accountant.

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for free, we’ll find the right match for your situation, and we’ll be there for you every step of the way.

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