About Us

Judy Tomlinson

Judy Tomlinson started Ledger Lady in 2001 after an opportunity came to sell her retail business which she had owned for 15 years. She wanted to use her formal training and continue to work with entrepreneurs which led her to launch Ledger Lady. She dove in and continued to upgrade her skills and certifications to offer the best bookkeeping practices and advice to clients.

As Ledger Lady grew, so did the services they offered. In addition to bookkeeping, Judy provided consulting and training for small businesses and organizations who had in-house staff to handle bookkeeping. As those organizations grew, they became full-time clients of Ledger Lady, and then Judy started adding to her team to maintain the quality level of service for her clients.

In 2016, Judy was still working out of the home but with three full-time staff, her house was bursting at the seams. The decision was made to expand to a more central location, and Ledger Lady moved to John Street in Eganville. Her work environment wasn’t the only expansion; just two years later, she had a staff of six full-time bookkeepers. In 2018, Judy invited Holly Malone to become a partner in the business as they embrace the cloud and move towards a strong future.

The goal of everyone at Ledger Lady is to be an important member of your team and to help you better understand your bookkeeping and finances.  We deliver peace of mind to allow you to get back your life and live it the way you want to.

Our Memberships and Affiliations

Many of our staff have obtained or are working towards their designation as a Certified Professional Bookkeeper through the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada. Ledger Lady is also a Sage Accountants Network Premier Advisor and our employees are certified in many different software programs including SBCA (Sage Business Cloud Accounting), QBO (Quickbooks Online), Hubdoc and Receipt Bank.

Certified Professional Bookkeeper

The designation of Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB)TM reflects the level of knowledge, education, and skills necessary to carry out all key functions through Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Sales Taxes, Inventory and general bookkeeping. An exam is required to qualify for this designation, and once a bookkeeper has earned the designation, there are requirements to maintain. These include:

  • Being a member in good standing of the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (IPBC)
  • Commit to maintaining CPB certification through continuing education credits (20 per year)
  • Adhere to the IPBC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Ledger Lady bookkeepers pursue this certification in order to stay current with the latest bookkeeping knowledge. This certification process is encouraged for all staff, as is membership in the Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada.

Sage Accountants Network – Premier Advisor

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Ledger Lady uses Sage products to deliver quality bookkeeping for clients. As a member of the Sage Accountants Network, Judy and her staff have access to resources and support available to professional accountants and bookkeepers in the Sage network. This is a network of 25,000 worldwide.

Receipt Bank

Receipt Bank is the world’s favourite pre-accounting platform. We were founded in 2010 out of frustration from the amount of time and money lost in forgotten expenses, lost receipts and weekends spent sorting through paperwork. 150 million receipts, bills and bank statements later, Receipt Bank now connects accountants, bookkeepers and businesses to unlock the value of accounting data.

QuickBooks

All-in-one small business accounting software. Organize your financials, save time with automation and get paid fast. Gone are the days of downloading software and upgrading with every new release. With QuickBooks Online cloud accounting software, simply subscribe and access the latest version immediately.

MileIQ

Stress-free logging. Accurate mileage reports. All in the palm of your hand. MileIQ captures your drives automatically. The app runs in the background tracking your kilometers and creating a comprehensive record of your drives.

Payroll Compliance Practitioner

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) ensures practitioners have the payroll compliance knowledge and skills needed to succeed. An in-depth understanding of legislative requirements and compliance throughout the payroll cycle.

Sage Business Cloud Accounting Certified Advisor

Sage Business Cloud Accounting empowers Canadian small businesses. Solutions to manage every area of your business and for accounting and bookkeeping practices.

QuickBooks

All-in-one small business accounting software. Organize your financials, save time with automation and get paid fast. Gone are the days of downloading software and upgrading with every new release. With QuickBooks Online cloud accounting software, simply subscribe and access the latest version immediately.