Why CCN
Our mission is to “Save you We save you timeBy combining cutting-edge digital platforms with an agile mindset, automating routine tasks and swiftly navigating shifting compliance deadlines., We save you moneyThrough predictable, honest pricing, proactive tax planning, and deep operational efficiency., and We save you headachesBecause a well-supported, high-integrity team handles your files with care, good security habits, and dependable follow-through..”
As the world becomes more and more digital, we work to keep the human connection that is getting harder to come by, providing stellar service and valuable insight by following our Core Principles and Values.
Our Employees
Come First
CCN is: Maintaining our best so we can deliver you our best.
Exceptional service begins with a supported, focused, and healthy team. We actively foster an open, positive workplace culture where our professionals have the clarity, balance, and energy required to handle complex financial and tax matters. By prioritizing the physical and mental wellbeing of our staff, we ensure that every client receives meticulous attention, sharp analytical thinking, and consistent, high-calibre work.
Integrity
CCN is: Walking the walk through under-promising, over-delivering, and standing by our word.
Trust is the bedrock of any financial partnership. We operate on a simple rule: we say what we do, and we do what we say. From transparent quotes to realistic timelines for our part of the work, we set clear expectations and strive to beat them every time. We protect your bottom line by delivering precise, compliant work with no hidden fees or inflated claims.
Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome
CCN is: Leading through change and inspiring ingenuity when the landscape shifts.
When technology evolves at breakneck speed and compliance rules follow suit, standard playbooks expire quickly. Drawing on Clint’s firefighting background, where he worked under high pressure in rapidly changing environments, CCN thrives on change. We cut through the noise of AI and tech overload to find what genuinely works, adapting our financial and consulting strategies in real time so unexpected shifts become your competitive advantage.
Yesterday’s Service + Today’s Technology = Tomorrow’s Success
CCN is: The attentive care of a classic full-service station, where going the extra mile is standard practice.
We pair our personal touch with modern cloud accounting, automated workflows, and carefully vetted artificial intelligence. Client confidentiality is non-negotiable: we use advanced technology to streamline your finances, and we take care to keep your private data out of public systems.
Core Values
Tax savings are one of the few guaranteed returns there are.
Money you do not pay in tax is money you keep, and unlike most investments it is not taxed again. That is why we spend as much time on planning as we do on filing.
He was able to suggest several things that I had missed while filing my taxes that turned a possible $600 amount owed into a mere $4 owed, saving quite a lot of money.
This was our first time using CColesNotes for our taxes and we're so grateful we found them. … I filed both in the US and Canada so I had a complicated return with my spouse. They did an amazing job regardless of our complications!
He listened patiently and booked me in the very next day, which meant a lot given how stressed I was. … Clint is not only approachable and kind, but incredibly knowledgeable.
Clint is an advocate. He wants the best outcome for his clients. You feel that he is in your corner, working for you. … He's a guy you can trust, which seems rare these days, unfortunately.
I'm currently dealing with a bit of a tax nightmare and had absolutely no idea where to even begin. Clint and his team - especially Kevin - have been incredible. They took the time to actually understand what was going on and walked me through everything in a way that made sense.
This is the second year that Clint has prepared our tax returns and we will be back again next year. The process was almost effortless; quick and efficient, with a positive result.
I was getting the run around at other places and a lot of conflicting information, which was causing a lot of stress. … He is incredibly knowledgeable, and truly cares about helping people.
Excellent service. Clint was incredibly helpful after learning that my previous accountant had passed away. He made the entire process seamless and stress-free. Highly recommend.
As new business owners who are looking for reliable team to help us in relation with our personal and business taxes preparation, CColes Notes is the firm you should go to. Clint and his team (Kevin) are very professional and easy to work with.
Clint explained everything to me and has helped more than he could know, so very happy to have found him and his team, what a great feeling knowing someone is there to help with these things.
I went to see Clint for some insights about what to do with the severance package I would be receiving from my current employer. He was extremely helpful at explaining all of my tax options, making sure that he was providing me with real value for his services.
Great experience filing multiple years taxes with Clint. Very professional and welcoming office. He was very diligent in looking over my tax documents and getting me the best return possible!
Clint was really fast and very affordable. I live in the middle of nowhere and he was able to help me remotely and had great communication.
Super friendly and great communication. I would recommend them to anyone. Everything was done over Google documents and it made the whole process go by super smoothly.
I was so happy to find Clint and his team. They were very informative and patient in helping navigate me through organizing my books so that I can file my taxes more efficiently.
I am so glad that they are doing my monthly accounting so I can do what I do best!
I have used Clint with CColesNotes for 12 years for financial and business advice. Clint offers great value and is reasonably priced. He has helped to take the stress out of taxes.
Clint was a big help and easy to communicate with for our taxes. Highly recommend !
We don’t just prepare taxes and consult on strategy. We educate.
By giving our clients the knowledge and autonomy to master their finances, we help them build healthy, lasting growth long before it shows up on the bottom line. As our clients grow, we keep sharpening our skills and stay at the forefront of our field.
Complete Care
- Personal
- Complex Personal (incl. Sole Proprietor, Self-Employed)
- Rental Property
- Disability Tax Credit
- Short-Term Rental Property
- Work-From-Home
- Moving Expenses
- Medical Expenses
- Pension Splitting
- First-Time Home Buyer
- Corporate Tax
- Estate Tax
- Final Tax
- Charities
- NPO
- Plus much more…
- GST Filing
- PST Filing
- WCB Filing
- WorkSafeBC Filing
- Corporate Registry Filing
- Payroll Filing and Remittance
- T-Slip Filing
- Filing for Non-Residents
- BC Speculation and Vacancy Tax Filing
- Plus much more…
No matter the issue or problem, when you can no longer communicate with the CRA, we are your go-to. We have been dealing with the CRA for more than 25 years. Just getting to a human these days is a big part of the battle, and we know just how to do this.
Complete, end-to-end bookkeeping and cloud accounting services tailored to give you financial clarity and peace of mind. Our Certified QBO and Xero professionals handle full-cycle bookkeeping, complex bank reconciliations, payroll processing and remittances, and comprehensive historical record cleanup.
Whether you operate on QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, or another platform, we manage complete system setups and offer hands-on training to streamline your internal admin workflows.
Plus, as an added value, all existing tax clients receive free access to our proprietary in-house cloud bookkeeping software.
Clint isn’t a traditional accountant who only sees numbers on a spreadsheet; he understands the real-world grit behind every dollar. When you consult with Clint, you gain an advisor whose strategic insight is backed by over 25 years of hands-on Canadian tax expertise, a Canadian Securities Course background, and a concurrent 25-year career as a professional firefighter.
Having operated in high-stakes, life-and-death environments, Clint brings unmatched calm, analytical clarity, and stress tolerance to complex financial hurdles, whether navigating challenging CRA disputes, untangling corporate tax integration, or guiding major transitions like business incorporation, RRSP meltdowns, and estate planning.
Drawing on deep, diverse experience across real estate, industrial safety, union structures, and modern tech and coding, Clint takes a holistic, educational approach to understand your personal goals first. He listens to what matters most, educates you on your options, and delivers decisive, battle-tested strategies that save you time, money, and headaches.