Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Campbell River
Chase Sekulich Chartered Professional Accountants has been serving individuals and businesses since 1970, offering personalized accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored to client needs. Our team-based approach combines hands-on expertise with a commitment to integrity, ensuring clients receive timely and accurate solutions. We utilize secure electronic file-sharing systems to facilitate remote collaboration while maintaining strict confidentiality standards. With decades of collective experience, our partners oversee all client files directly, providing specialized guidance in areas such as corporate structuring, estate planning, and insolvency.Our dedication to quality control is reflected in our one-tier review system, which minimizes handling while maximizing accuracy. Headquartered in Campbell River, BC, we serve clients across Canada through our main office and satellite locations. Our team includes Licensed Insolvency Trustees and specialists in cross-border taxation, ensuring comprehensive support for complex financial scenarios. We prioritize transparency, client education, and proactive planning to help individuals and businesses navigate evolving tax landscapes with confidence.
Services
Taxation Services
Business Accounting
Business Advisory
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Estate Planning
Corporate Structuring
Debt Consolidation
Trust Administration
Cross-Border Taxation
Succession Planning
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined experience in Canadian tax and accounting services
- Our team-based approach ensures personalized attention from experienced professionals
- We utilize secure electronic systems for efficient remote and in-person collaboration
- Our one-tier review process guarantees accuracy while maintaining confidentiality
- Licensed Insolvency Trustees provide specialized debt resolution expertise
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA)
What people say
Timely expert advice
Personalized services
Proactive tax planning
Secure document handling
Experienced professionals
Services
Taxation Services
Our taxation experts provide comprehensive compliance and strategic planning for individuals and businesses. We specialize in Canadian tax law changes, corporate reorganizations, and cross-border taxation. Clients benefit from proactive strategies that minimize liabilities while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our team handles complex filings including T1, T2, and T3 returns, with expertise in estate planning and non-resident tax requirements.
Business Advisory
We offer strategic counsel for business growth, covering incorporation, succession planning, and financial restructuring. Our advisors help clients navigate corporate acquisitions, compensation planning, and valuation challenges. With hands-on support, we develop tailored solutions for business owners facing complex operational decisions or transition planning requirements.
Bankruptcy & Insolvency
As Licensed Insolvency Trustees, we provide expert guidance for personal and corporate debt resolution. Services include consumer proposals, bankruptcy filings, and credit counseling. Our approach focuses on finding sustainable solutions while protecting client assets. We offer free consultations to assess options and develop customized debt relief strategies.
Estate & Trust Planning
We specialize in post-mortem planning, trust administration, and probate fee reduction strategies. Our services cover family trusts, alter-ego trusts, and charitable gift planning. We help clients safeguard assets and ensure smooth wealth transfer through comprehensive estate planning and T3 return preparation.
Business Accounting
We provide complete accounting solutions including bookkeeping, payroll services, and financial reporting. Our team assists with business setup, compilation engagements, and periodic reporting to support informed decision-making. Clients receive accurate financial records and timely reporting tailored to their operational needs.
People
Shannon Sekulich
Partner
CPA, CA with expertise in corporate taxation and financial planning. Joined in 2007, specializing in serving manufacturing businesses with complex international operations. Provides strategic guidance on tax compliance and business growth.
Derek Chase
Licensed Insolvency Trustee
CPA, CA with 25+ years in insolvency services. Specializes in debt consolidation and personal bankruptcy solutions. Brings extensive experience from international accounting firms to local debt resolution cases.
Len Hiquebran
Partner
Licensed Insolvency Trustee with industry experience as a logging company controller. Joined in 2017, focusing on corporate restructuring and insolvency solutions while maintaining CPA certification standards.
Heather Whalen
Staff Accountant
18-year veteran handling compilation engagements and tax preparation. Specializes in supporting business clients with accounting system training and day-to-day financial operations management.
Kristen Glennie
Staff Accountant
Experienced in public practice accounting with focus areas in personal and corporate tax compliance. Provides technical support for business clients while maintaining deep local industry knowledge.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, payroll processing, financial reporting, and business tax compliance services tailored to small business needs.
How can you help with personal tax planning?
Our services include proactive tax planning, T1 return preparation, and strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance with Canadian tax regulations.
Do you handle cross-border taxation issues?
Yes, we specialize in cross-border taxation advisory for non-residents owning Canadian property and businesses operating internationally.
What debt relief options are available?
We offer consumer proposals, personal bankruptcy solutions, and debt consolidation strategies through our Licensed Insolvency Trustees.
How do you ensure client confidentiality?
We use password-protected systems, secure Canadian servers, and daily off-site backups to protect client information.
Can I access services remotely?
Yes, our secure electronic file-sharing system enables full-service delivery for clients across Canada.
