We've been helping creative professionals untangle their finances since 2012, and honestly? We're just getting started.
Look, we get it - most accounting firms feel like walking into a stuffy law library where everyone's speaking a different language. That's not us. We started Dreadlithoria because creative entrepreneurs were getting absolutely terrible advice from folks who didn't understand their industry.
Back in 2012, our founder was working with a struggling design agency that was profitable on paper but couldn't make payroll. Traditional accountants kept saying "the numbers look fine" - but they weren't fine at all. That's when we realized the creative sector needed accountants who actually got it.
Now we work with musicians, designers, filmmakers, artists, and all kinds of creative businesses across Toronto and beyond. We've seen it all - from grants that nobody told you about to expense categories that'll actually save you money (legally, of course).
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Founder & Lead Strategist
Former music industry accountant who got tired of seeing artists get ripped off. Now she makes sure creatives keep what they earn.
Tax Specialist
Tax code nerd who actually enjoys reading CRA updates. Yeah, he's that guy. But he'll save you a fortune, so we keep him around.
Senior Bookkeeper
Can spot a misclassified expense from a mile away. Former gallery accountant who knows exactly how art sales work (it's complicated).
CFO Services Director
Spent 15 years in corporate finance before realizing small businesses needed help way more. Now he's our go-to for growth strategy stuff.
Payroll Manager
Makes sure everyone gets paid on time, every time. Also speaks fluent HR-ese and handles all the employment stuff nobody wants to deal with.
Advisory Consultant
Film industry specialist who understands production accounting better than most producers. Saved a production company $180K last year alone.
Here's the thing - regular accountants don't get your world. They'll tell you to "just get a salary job" when cashflow's tight, or they won't understand why you need to expense that weird piece of equipment for a project.
We've worked with filmmakers who need production accounting, musicians dealing with international royalties, designers managing contractor payments, and artists navigating gallery consignment sales. We actually know this stuff.
Plus, we're not gonna judge you for forgetting receipts or filing things late. We'll help you set up systems so it doesn't happen again, but we get it - you're busy actually creating stuff.
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Let's figure out if we're a good fit. First consultation's on us - we'll look at your situation and tell you honestly if we can help.
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