From a kitchen table to one of Saskatchewan's largest bookkeeping firms: The CDC story

At CDC Bookkeeping, we believe the best businesses are built on more than numbers. They’re built on people, passion, and purpose. Here’s our story.

How CDC Bookkeeping got its start in Saskatoon

All companies have an origin story, and ours is one we’re proud to tell.

CDC Bookkeeping was founded by Charidy Dawn Clubbe (hence the name CDC) when she was just 19 years old. With an Accounting Diploma from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology and a belief that bookkeeping and payroll should feel less like a burden and more like a partnership, she set up shop at her kitchen table. Her goal was simple: to provide clarity, peace of mind, and personalized bookkeeping solutions to business owners.

Charidy understood something early on that many firms still overlook — business owners and entrepreneurs don’t just need someone to balance their books. They need someone who will act as a financial partner, who understands the unique pressures, the late nights, and the goals that come with running your own business.

That understanding became the basis of everything CDC would grow to be.

Bookkeeping services built on relationships

Over the years, what began as a one-woman operation at a kitchen table expanded into one of the largest bookkeeping firms in the province. 

As word spread through the Saskatoon community, so did CDC’s reputation, and Charidy was soon joined by Deidra Froome, Carey Bursaw, and Jennifer Fast. Their hands-on approach, dedication to clients, and commitment to personalized service attracted businesses from all over Saskatchewan. Business owners came to CDC looking for bookkeeping services, and have continued working with us year after year because they feel truly cared for.

Today, CDC Bookkeeping supports a wide range of businesses and entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the complexities of financial operations with the same thoughtful, client-first approach that defined our early days.

More than just bookkeeping – a financial partner

At CDC, we believe financial solutions should be as dynamic and forward-thinking as the businesses we serve.

We combine cutting-edge technology with a human touch, offering personalized services that go beyond balancing the books. Today, CDC provides expert bookkeeping, payroll, financial consulting, and training solutions to clients across Canada, powered by the latest cloud-based tools and a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about your success.

What sets us apart isn’t just our expertise. It’s our commitment to relationships. We take the time to understand your business inside and out — your goals, your challenges, your industry, your culture. Because when we truly know your business, we can provide the best solutions.

Looking ahead

Behind every great client experience is a great team. CDC is made up of people who love what they do and care about the people they do it for.

CDC’s story is far from finished. We’re in growth mode, expanding our services nationwide and continuing to build the team, the tools, and the technology that will carry us into the future. Our focus on innovation, flexibility, and personalized service will always set us apart.

But no matter how much we grow, we’ll always stay true to what started it all: the belief that businesses deserve more than a service provider. They deserve a trusted partner.

Ready to experience the CDC difference? Book a free consultation.