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By LeRae Haynes

 Combining a meticulous attention to detail with an ability to see the big picture, CLS Accounting and Bookkeeping has opened its doors to help small to medium businesses in the Williams Lake area with an extensive range of services.

CLS provides professional services that help a business get its bookkeeping back on track or set up properly from the beginning. They take care of things like year-end accounting, taxes, T1 and T2 forms, personal taxes, cost-accounting, budgeting and financial statement analysis.

CLS is made up of Günter Wallner and Cheryl Schmucker, who bring a wide range of experience, certification and expertise to their customers, including service in both German and English.

GünterWallner, who is fluent in both languages, has Payroll Compliance Practitioner Specialist certification, has worked for years as a General Accountant and has a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Business with a focus on accounting and language. He has extensive experience as a Comptroller in the construction industry and has worked with municipalities, non-profit organization and government. 

Certified Professional Bookkeeper Cheryl Schmucker said that over the years she has seen a lot of problems with the bookkeeping in businesses, and that one of the reasons she wanted to start this business was to help people keep their bookkeeping on track. “It’s important to know where your business is going, and leaving your bookkeeping for the last minute doesn’t help you at all: it really adds to your stress,” she said. “We can take that stress and worry away from you, help you save money and let you get back to what you do best---running your business.”

The two of them bring a genuine enjoyment of what they do to every task, as well as a strong commitment to providing the best possible service and support for their customers. Cheryl’s professional background includes extensive customer service and she said that it is a main focus for CLS. “We want to make sure that our service is individualized and personal---completely customer-based,” she explained.   

“You don’t want to worry about things like getting audited or paying back taxes. Let us take the stress away.  We can help you find out what you can and can’t really use as a write-off and help you avoid penalties and unnecessary expenses.”

CLS is also committed to very reasonable rates and will work around their clients’ schedules. Members of professional organizations, Gunter and Cheryl believe in accuracy, accountability and ongoing support for their customers. “We want to find out what works best for you and help your business grow,” Cheryl continued. “Reliability, ethics and confidentiality is crucial with us.

“We understand what it’s like to start a business, and how important it is to have your books in order. It’s very stressful for a business owner to have their bookkeeping just sitting there, and the HST is due and corporate taxes are due. Don’t worry, don’t procrastinate: just give us a call.”

She said that the goal at CLS is for customers to feel comfortable and completely confident with the friendly, professional, personalized services they offer. “You can always bring us your questions and concerns,” she said. “We will find answers and solutions.”

For more information about CLS Accounting and Bookkeeping, located at 266 Oliver Street, phone 250.398.2279, toll free 877.493.2279, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit their website at www.cls-ab.ca

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