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An accountant
for entrepreneurs
and business owners

Experience counts when you're
helping businesses succeed

You discovered Debbi-Jo Matias because of a colleague that you trust. They referred you to an experienced chartered professional accountant that they trust.

Debbi-Jo is retained as an accountant by business owners and entrepreneurs for income tax and accounting services. With over 25 years of experience, she is devoted to her clients and delivers exceptional service, quality and results. Debbi-Jo has established long-term client relationships by being accessible and providing proactive and practical advice.

As a business owner herself, Debbi-Jo solves problems and provides support to her clients.  She helps producers claim the tax credits they need to turn ideas into big-screen blockbusters. She helps individuals build a financial legacy and wealth for their families.

About Debbi-Jo Matias, CPA, CA

Debbi-Jo Matias is a Chartered Professional Accountant with extensive experience advising both large and small business clients at Deloitte and Touche LLP, Fuller Landau LLP and Ernst and Young LLP in Vancouver, Victoria, Johannesburg, New York and Toronto before launching her own firm in 2010. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1994 and earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting & Small Business from the University of Manitoba.

Debbi-Jo has partnerships and convenient referral relationships with a full range of complementary financial service specialists: tax and commercial lawyers, cross-border tax experts, business affairs consultants for film, production accountants, bookkeepers and financial planners.

Debbi-Jo regularly presents to business owners on tax planning and film producers on tax credits. She is in demand as a volunteer board member for charitable and political organizations. National media outlets seek her expert advice on business tax strategies and financial preparation for retirement.

Who We Serve

 From her office in Vancouver, BC, Debbi-Jo serves up accounting solutions for:

 

  • Business owners
  • Entrepreneurs and consultants
  • Investment companies
  • Film production companies
  • Film producers, directors and actors
  • Canadian affiliates of US companies

 

Areas of Practice

  • CORPORATIONS
  • INDIVIDUALS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • GREENHOUSES

Run your business without running yourself into the ground.

  • Corporate tax returns
  • Financial statements
  • Annual tax planning
  • Bookkeeping
  • Incorporation advice

Take care of your assets. Take care of your family.

  • Personal tax returns for individuals and unincorporated businesses
  • Liaison between clients and the Canada Revenue Agency
  • Wealth management and planning for retirement

Do film financing and tax credits without the drama.

  • Production and digital media tax credits
  • Comfort letters on tax credit estimates
  • Reporting on production costs for CAVCO, Creative BC, Telefilm Canada, Canada Media Fund
  • Corporate taxes for production, animation and visual effects companies
  • Corporate and personal taxes for businesses providing services of producers, directors and actors

Plant your business firmly.

  • AgriInvest Harmonized Statement A Reporting
  • Relationships with United Flower Growers Co-operative and affiliates

Slide “Debbi-Jo has played an integral part in the growth of our business. She sees opportunities, foresees roadblocks,
and handles each diligently. Interactions are always efficient and to the point. She's advised us on numerous facets
of our company that include a service-based business as well as an import and distribution division. Debbi-Jo is
well connected to other great professionals and doesn't hesitate to draw on their knowledge. I've recommended her
to others and wouldn't hesitate to do it again.”
DANIEL COWAN
FESTILIGHT
Slide “Debbi-Jo Matias is a fountain of information and contacts to us as her client.
We were new to the Vancouver area and she made sure we had the help we needed,
when we needed it. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a
Chartered Professional Accountant that cares.”
NICK TESI - PRESIDENT
TNG VISUAL EFFECTS
Slide “When I heard Debbi-Jo was starting up her own accounting firm, I immediately left the largest accounting company
in North America to join her roster. I have never been happier. Debbi-Jo gives patient responsible and sound
advise for a fair price, that allows my company to make good decisions. She is accommodating, and works hard for
her clients while telling them the truth as she sees it. She has a strong moral compass that helps me make
money and grow my company in a manner I can support which I greatly appreciate.”
CHERYL-LEE FAST, PRESIDENT
FAST PRODUCTIONS LTD.
Slide “I have known, and worked with Debbi-Jo for many years. She is always current with the
latest in film and television regulations, including CRA interpretations.
I always appreciate her quick turnaround, time and
attention she gives my productions.”
GIULIANA BERTUZZI
PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT CONSULTANT

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GET IN TOUCH

CONTACT US

Debbi-Jo Matias Inc.

510-450 SW Marine Drive
Vancouver, BC V5X 0C3

(604) 240-4146

djmatias@djmcpa.ca

FEES

Debbi-Jo is fair, transparent and consistent with her fees. Before you engage Debbi-Jo, she will inform you what she expects your fee to be based on the amount of work required.

Typically:

Annual fees for corporate taxes $3,000-$4,000 (plus GST) Annual fees for personal taxes $500-$1,000 (plus GST)

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