{"podcast":{"title":"The Deconstruction Podcast","slug":"the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054","podcast_index_feed_id":7098054,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/brick-by-brick-construction-success-stories","website_url":"http://jobtable.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1DdGzKKb0FAu_JFYTNAtUpX3ORNiGHLY7hmFVWTaPqI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wY2E2/YmRlMWQzYWU5MWZk/YjNiMTc0MjcyNDYz/YTg0My5wbmc.jpg","author":"Jobtable","episode_count":71,"summary":"Construction isn’t just about building—it’s about breaking things down to make them better. The Deconstruction Podcast dives deep into the untold stories, insider insights, and success strategies that shape the construction industry. Hosted by the founders of Jobtable, we tackle topics that matter most to contractors and entrepreneurs, sharing actionable advice and interviewing industry leaders who’ve paved the way to success. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, spark new ideas, or stay ahead in the game, this podcast is your ultimate tool for construction and entrepreneurship. Powered by Jobtable—the world's simplest construction software.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-12T04:21:01.910797+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054"},"episode":{"title":"Accountant Truth Bombs: Tax Prep, CRA Audits, and Contractor Bookkeeping (w/ Andrew Mahorn)","slug":"accountant-truth-bombs-tax-prep-cra-audits-and-contractor-bookkeeping-w-andrew-mahorn","published_at":"2026-02-09T15:48:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054/accountant-truth-bombs-tax-prep-cra-audits-and-contractor-bookkeeping-w-andrew-mahorn","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/af198a20","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/af198a20/7ebffae3.mp3","summary":"Tax season sneaks up fast, and for a lot of contractors, the stress comes from one thing: disorganized books. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew from LNM Accounting Solutions to break down what contractors should actually focus on before CRA comes knocking. We talk about the real contractor–accountant relationship (and why you shouldn’t let an accountant force your day-to-day software), why QuickBooks is everywhere , and where it starts to fall short for field operations. Andrew also shares practical tips on staying audit-ready , avoiding “brown envelope syndrome,” and the simplest habits that keep your books clean all year. If you’re running a construction business, this one covers what matters: bookkeeping, GST/HST, payroll vs dividends, shareholder loans, business use of home/vehicle , and how to reduce tax stress with better systems and routines. 👉 Learn more about Jobtable: https://www.jobtable.com Subscribe for weekly conversations with real contractors building smarter, more profitable businesses. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – The funniest client email and intro 01:30 – Meet Andrew (LNM Accounting Solutions) 03:00 – Should contractors “follow the accountant” on software? 11:45 – Why QuickBooks dominates (and how it protects its moat) 21:10 – When contractors need systems beyond accounting software 36:15 – CRA scrutiny, audits, and “brown envelope syndrome” 45:00 – Contractor tax habits: organization, receipts, CRA access 53:05 – Payroll vs dividends, shareholder loans, mortgage realities 01:10:45 – Billboard advice + final takeaways","meta_description":"Tax season sneaks up fast, and for a lot of contractors, the stress comes from one thing: disorganized books. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew fro…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3961,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054/episodes/accountant-truth-bombs-tax-prep-cra-audits-and-contractor-bookkeeping-w-andrew-mahorn/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deconstruction-podcast-7098054/accountant-truth-bombs-tax-prep-cra-audits-and-contractor-bookkeeping-w-andrew-mahorn.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}