THE BANKEO INDEX

The standard of the ideal accountant

Before recommending an accountant to you, Bankeo verifies them against more than 67 criteria, so you don't have to. Here's what we check, specifically.

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67+ criteria checked by Bankeo

Choosing an accountant blindly is risky.

Is he really insured? Is he truly registered with his professional body? Does he have genuine, satisfied clients? Does he know your industry? Checking all of this yourself involves hours of calls and cross-checking. Most entrepreneurs don't do this and discover the problems too late.

No insurance: no recourse in case of error.
A company with no real existence or experience.
An accountant who knows nothing about your profession.

The solution: the Bankeo Index

Before an accountant joins our network and we introduce them to you, they pass the Bankeo Index: over 67 verification criteria. We do the work for you, free of charge. You only meet accountants who have already passed this screening.

The 5 criteria we reveal

1

Professional liability insurance

It is verified that the accountant has up-to-date professional liability insurance. In practical terms: if an error slips into your tax returns, you are not solely responsible for the consequences. This is the safety net of a true professional.

2

A real and established company

We verify a registered company with a verifiable existence and experience. Not an anonymous profile or a phantom address: you know exactly who you are entrusting with your figures.

3

Registration with the verified order

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

4

Real customer reviews

We verify that the accountant has already served real clients who can attest to this. A verifiable reputation, built on experience, not a blank sheet of paper or empty promises.

5

Mastering your sector

We aim to master your sector: restaurants, construction, technology, healthcare, real estate, non-profit organizations. An accountant who speaks your language, understands your deductions and obligations. That's the right match.

And what about the other 60 or so criteria? That's our recipe, the one that allows us to find not just any accountant, but the right one for you. We save you the work of checking everything: you retain the final choice, free of charge and without obligation.

How Bankeo applies the index

1
You describe your need
Two minutes, free, no obligation.
2
The network is filtered using the index
More than 67 verification criteria applied for you.
3
We present you with the right match
Only accountants who have already been audited, suited to your situation.
4
We remain by your side
If it doesn't work anymore, even later, we'll start again, at no cost.

Search alone, or with the Bankeo index

What to check
Alone
With Bankeo
Professional liability insurance
Do it yourself
Verified
Registration with the professional order (CPA);
Do it yourself
Verified
Genuine customer reviews
To be cross-referenced
Verified
Mastery of your sector
Difficult to assess
Target
How long it takes you
Hours, no guarantee
A few minutes
Cost
Your time
Free
1 500+
accountants in the network;
15 000+
applications received since 2023
4.7/5
based on 180+ reviews
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Frequently asked questions

Are all Bankeo accountants audited?
Yes. No accountant is presented to you without having passed the Bankeo Index and its 67+ verification criteria.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The audit and introduction are 100% free for you. You only pay the accountant you choose, directly to them.
Is "verified" the same as "certified"?
No. We don't claim to certify an accountant. We verify concrete facts: insurance, actual business, professional registration, genuine opinions. It's more honest, and more useful for you.
Do you verify diplomas?
We don't ask for copies of diplomas. For CPAs, we check what really matters: active and up-to-date registration with their professional order.
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And how much does it cost?

An accountant for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in Quebec costs on average around $2,000 per year, ranging from $500 to $6,000 depending on the sector, from self-employed individuals to incorporated companies. This is a guideline, not a fixed price: the final price will be determined in consultation with your accountant.

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Free of charge, the right match for your situation, and we remain by your side.

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