Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting & Tax Services in Red Deer, Alberta
At Swainson Alexander, we prioritize building long-term relationships with clients by delivering value through expert accounting and tax solutions. Established in 1987, our team of Chartered Professional Accountants serves Red Deer and Central Alberta with over 50 years of combined financial statement experience. We specialize in personalized advisory services for businesses, professionals, and not-for-profit organizations, offering tailored strategies for tax compliance, corporate restructuring, and financial planning.Our commitment to exceptional service is reflected in our hands-on approach, industry-specific expertise, and adoption of secure digital tools for remote client support. We serve diverse sectors including construction, healthcare, agriculture, and real estate, while maintaining a strong focus on community-driven accounting solutions.
Services
Corporate Tax Returns
Financial Statements
Not-for-Profit Audits
Business Advisory
Personal Tax Preparation
GST Filings
Succession Planning
Condominium Accounting
Financial Projections
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of combined experience in accounting and tax advisory services
- Our team provides industry-specific expertise for construction, healthcare, and agricultural sectors
- We implement secure digital tools for remote document submission and electronic signatures
- Our firm specializes in not-for-profit and charity accounting compliance solutions
- We deliver personalized business advisory services with strategic financial planning
Associations and certifications
- CPA
Services
Corporate Accounting
Our corporate accounting services provide tailored financial solutions for businesses in Red Deer and Central Alberta. We offer financial statement preparation, tax compliance, and strategic advisory services. Our team specializes in industry-specific challenges for construction, healthcare, and agricultural sectors while maintaining rigorous adherence to Canadian accounting standards.
Not-for-Profit Audits
We deliver comprehensive audit and compliance services for not-for-profit organizations and charities. Our expertise includes T3010 returns, GST rebate applications, and board governance advisory. With decades of experience, we ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while providing strategic financial guidance to support organizational missions.
Business Advisory
Our business advisory services support clients at every stage of business development. We offer succession planning, financial projections, and corporate restructuring guidance. Our team combines accounting expertise with industry knowledge to help businesses navigate growth opportunities and operational challenges effectively.
Personal Tax Preparation
We provide expert personal tax preparation services tailored to individual needs. Our solutions include tax compliance strategies, financial planning, and advisory services. While primarily serving corporate clients, we maintain rigorous standards for individual tax return preparation and related financial advisory services.
Financial Projections
Our financial projection services help businesses plan for future growth and challenges. We create detailed forecasts using industry-specific benchmarks and historical data analysis. These projections support strategic decision-making for business expansions, investment opportunities, and operational planning across multiple sectors.
People
Ian Alexander
Partner
CPA with over 20 years of public practice experience specializing in senior care, professional services, and small business advisory. Focuses on accessible accounting solutions for not-for-profits and charities.
Shane Tenhage
Partner
CPA with 9 years of experience delivering hands-on accounting solutions across diverse industries. Emphasizes personalized service through small firm expertise and direct client access.
Brad Waldo
Partner
CPA with 35+ years of experience providing strategic accounting advice to businesses across multiple sectors. Promoted to partner in 2020 after decades of service excellence.
Travis Kletke
Partner
CPA with 12+ years of experience serving agricultural and construction industry clients. Combines technical expertise with practical business insights from carpentry background.
Nicholas Leavitt
Staff Accountant
CPA with post-2022 designation experience providing personalized accounting support. Holds management degree from University of Lethbridge with focus on client-centric financial solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for not-for-profit organizations?
We provide audit, review, and compilation services, T3010 returns, GST rebate applications, and board governance advisory for charities and not-for-profits.
Do you offer remote accounting services?
Yes, we provide secure remote services including electronic signatures, video meetings, document sharing, and phone payments during Canada Post disruptions.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve construction, healthcare, agriculture, real estate, and professional services sectors with tailored accounting solutions and industry-specific expertise.
Can you help with business start-up services?
Yes, we advise on business structure options, registration requirements, tax planning, and accounting system implementation for new businesses in Alberta.
Do you provide personal tax preparation services?
We offer personal tax preparation services primarily for existing corporate clients, focusing on integrated business and personal tax planning solutions.
What financial statement services do you offer?
We provide compilation, review, and audit services with expertise in Canadian accounting standards for businesses of all sizes and sectors.
