Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Vancouver
Steele & Co. & Co. Chartered Professional Accountants has served clients in Vancouver, BC since 1985, providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and financial reporting services. Our team of qualified professionals brings decades of combined experience in handling corporate and individual tax matters, audits, estate planning, and compliance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements. We specialize in tailored solutions for businesses, not-for-profit organizations, crown corporations, and individuals, offering multilingual support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, and Gujarati.Our commitment to accountability, integrity, and continuous professional development ensures clients receive accurate, ethical, and cost-effective advice. With expertise in public sector accounting standards and specialized audits, we help clients navigate complex financial landscapes while maintaining strict confidentiality. Our services extend to trust and estate planning, payroll management, GST reporting, and succession planning, supported by a team deeply familiar with local market needs and regulatory frameworks.
Services
Tax Advice
Financial Reporting
Audit & Reviews
Estate Planning
CRA Compliance
Not-For-Profit Accounting
GST Reporting
Succession Planning
Trust Services
Payroll Management
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in Vancouver's accounting landscape
- Our team provides multilingual support in six languages including Mandarin and Hindi
- Specialized expertise in CRA compliance and voluntary disclosure programs
- Tailored financial solutions for not-for-profits and crown corporations
- Experienced auditors certified in public sector accounting standards
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Professional Accountants
What people say
Expert tax advice
Multilingual support
Personalized service
CRA compliance experts
Decades of experience
Services
Tax Advice
Our experienced accountants provide personalized tax advice for corporations, individuals, and trusts. We specialize in income tax planning, GST reporting, payroll compliance, and CRA negotiations. With expertise in both corporate and personal tax matters, we help clients minimize liabilities while maintaining full compliance with Canadian tax regulations through strategic, tailored solutions.
Financial Reporting
We offer comprehensive financial reporting services including statement preparation, audit readiness, and compliance with public sector standards. Our team handles bookkeeping, corporate tax remittances, and specialized reporting for not-for-profits and government entities. We ensure accurate financial records that support informed business decisions and regulatory compliance.
Audit & Reviews
Steele & Co. & Co. conducts general purpose audits, specialized audits, and review engagements for diverse organizations. We handle CRA compliance audits, GST reviews, and internal control assessments while preparing audited financial statements that meet banking and statutory requirements. Our team follows rigorous procedures to ensure transparency and regulatory alignment.
Estate Planning
We provide estate and trust planning solutions including inter vivos and testamentary trusts. Our services cover probate tax calculations, T3 trust returns, and asset transfer strategies that minimize tax burdens. We help executors navigate complex filing requirements while ensuring confidential, tax-effective distribution of assets according to client wishes.
Not-For-Profit Accounting
Specialized accounting services for not-for-profits including T1044 filings, governance compliance, and CRA reporting. We handle financial statement preparation, director liability mitigation, and compliance with Societies Act requirements. Our team understands the unique tax obligations and reporting challenges faced by charitable organizations.
People
David F. Steele
Partner
CPA with 25+ years of experience in corporate and personal tax matters. Specializes in small business accounting and CRA compliance. Born and raised in Vancouver, active in local business community.
Erica N. Kovach
Partner
CPA with 15+ years of expertise in not-for-profit audits and tax compliance. Focuses on crown corporation reporting and complex filing requirements. Active in BC accounting associations and community organizations.
Stanley Sze-To
CPA
12+ years of public practice experience with specialization in financial statement reviews and multilingual client support. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, serves diverse business communities across Vancouver.
Kar Wai Kam
CPA
Experienced auditor with focus on not-for-profit organizations. Provides tax and compliance services in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Active in community music programs and cultural initiatives.
Joseph J. Schretlen
Senior Consultant
Founding partner with decades of tax strategy experience. Retired partner status maintains advisory role for complex client matters. Recognized expert in Vancouver's accounting community.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for not-for-profit organizations?
We provide T1044 filings, financial statement preparation, governance compliance, and CRA audit support tailored to not-for-profits and charities.
Do you offer multilingual accounting services?
Yes, we provide services in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, and Gujarati through our specialized team members.
How can you help with estate and trust planning?
We offer trust setup, probate tax guidance, T3 returns, and asset transfer strategies that ensure tax-effective, confidential estate distribution.
What tax services do you provide for corporations?
We handle corporate tax returns, GST remittances, payroll compliance, business succession planning, and CRA audit representation for all industry sectors.
Are you experienced with CRA compliance matters?
Yes, we specialize in CRA voluntary disclosures, audit responses, and compliance programs with decades of experience in tax authority negotiations.
What financial reporting services do you offer?
We provide audited statements, review engagements, bookkeeping, and public sector accounting services meeting banking and statutory requirements.
