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Sage 50 Canadian Edition (Simply Accounting) help & support

Still call it Simply Accounting? You're not alone. We support Sage 50 Canadian Edition end to end — GST/HST and PST, Canadian payroll, multi-currency, cleanup, and monthly bookkeeping — for businesses across Canada and those working cross-border with the US.

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Quick answer

Sage 50 Canadian Edition is the current name for Simply Accounting — the same trusted software, updated over the years. We support it end to end: GST/HST & PST, Canadian payroll (CPP, EI, T4), multi-currency, cleanup and monthly bookkeeping.

Wait — is it Simply Accounting or Sage 50?

Same software, new name

The product many Canadian business owners know as Simply Accounting is now Sage 50 Canadian Edition. It went from Simply Accounting, to Sage Simply Accounting, to today's Sage 50 — the same trusted Canadian accounting software, updated over the years. If you're on any version, we can help.

What we help with

Sage 50 Canadian Edition support

GST/HST & PST

Correct sales-tax codes and clean remittance reports, so your CRA and provincial filings are accurate.

Canadian payroll

CPP, EI, and income-tax deductions, source remittances, and year-end T4s handled inside Sage 50.

Multi-currency (CAD/USD)

Buying or selling across the border? We track foreign-exchange gain and loss correctly.

Cleanup & catch-up

Behind or out of balance? We reconcile every account and bring your file current.

Monthly bookkeeping

Ongoing categorization, reconciliation, and reporting so your books are always current.

Setup & training

New file setup, a clean chart of accounts, and hands-on training for your team.

Cross-border

Selling in both Canada and the US?

This is exactly what we're built for. We keep your Sage 50 books accurate under Canadian rules while coordinating your US side — state sales-tax nexus, USD reporting, and IRS filing support — so nothing falls into the gap between the CRA and the IRS.

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Questions

Sage 50 Canadian Edition — FAQs

Is Sage 50 Canadian Edition the same as Simply Accounting?

Yes. Sage 50 Canadian Edition is the current name for the software many Canadians still call Simply Accounting (it was Simply Accounting, then Sage Simply Accounting, and is now Sage 50). It's the same product line, updated over the years.

Does Sage 50 handle GST/HST and PST?

Yes. Sage 50 Canadian Edition is built for Canadian sales tax, including GST, HST, and provincial PST. We make sure your tax codes are set up correctly so your remittances and filings are accurate.

Can you help with Sage 50 payroll in Canada?

Yes. We support Canadian payroll in Sage 50 — CPP, EI, and income-tax deductions, remittances, and year-end T4s — alongside your bookkeeping.

Do you support multi-currency in Sage 50?

Yes. If you buy or sell in both CAD and USD, we set up and maintain multi-currency in Sage 50 so your foreign-exchange gains and losses are tracked correctly — important for cross-border businesses.

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Reviewed by the Northline team — QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisors & Sage Certified · Updated September 2026