


Bhawna Kathuria, CPA
Tax & Compliance Manager
Specializes in T2 & T1 tax filing, CRA compliance, and managing and improving a company’s accounting and financial operations
How Bhawna Helps Our Clients
Bhawna helps Canadian small and privately owned businesses manage their accounting and tax obligations, strengthen financial processes, and make informed business decisions. As a CPA with CPA Saskatchewan and over 15 years of experience, she brings a practical approach to accounting, taxation, financial management, and operational oversight.
As Tax & Compliance Manager at Transcounts, she leads tax compliance and oversees financial reporting, cash flow management, payroll, and related financial functions.
She has extensive experience preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns (T2) and personal tax returns (T1), managing GST/HST compliance, handling CRA correspondence and audits, and providing corporate tax planning guidance, including salary-versus-dividend strategies, Capital Dividend Account planning, shareholder loan considerations, and year-end tax planning.
With experience in compilation and review engagements, account reconciliations, QuickBooks Online, and Xero, Bhawna works closely with business owners to improve financial processes, enhance operational efficiency, and provide reliable financial information for informed decision-making.
Beyond the Numbers
Outside of work, Bhawna enjoys travelling, learning about business and personal development, and connecting with people over coffee chats and meaningful conversations.
Fun Facts About Bhawna
- Her first activity after moving to Canada for the January school session was a polar plunge — and it left her sick for an entire week.
- Traveling the world is on her bucket list, and she has already explored 10 countries so far.
- If she’s not working, she can easily finish an 8-episode Netflix series in one sitting.
- Harry Potter remains her all-time favourite read.
Expertise At a Glance
- Corporate Tax Return filing (T2)
- Personal Tax Return Filing (T1)
- Tax Planning & Advisory
- CRA Audit Representation & Correspondence
- GST/HST & Sales Tax Compliance
- Client Accounting Services
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Multi-Client Environment Management
- Accounting Software & Cloud-Based Systems
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Client Communication & Relationship Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Professional Standards