Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Accountants in Ottawa, Ontario
Founded in 1968, our firm has built a legacy of delivering exceptional accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses across Canada. As Chartered Professional Accountants with offices in Ottawa, Ontario, and Shawville, Quebec, we combine decades of technical expertise with a personalized approach to client relationships. Our team of professionals brings diverse industry experience to address complex financial challenges while maintaining a commitment to accessibility and responsiveness. We specialize in auditing, tax advisory, business consulting, and financial reporting, serving clients in both English and French.Through a collaborative team structure, we ensure continuity of service while adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes and client needs. Our focus on clear communication enables proactive decision-making support for entrepreneurs, professionals, and organizations. With a reputation for resolving intricate tax matters and optimizing financial strategies, we maintain rigorous professional standards while prioritizing client education and transparency. Our long-standing relationships with referral partners reflect the trust earned through consistent, high-quality service delivery.
Services
Auditing and Assurance
Business Advisory
Income Tax Services
Review Engagement
Compilation Engagements
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in Canadian tax and accounting regulations
- Our bilingual services cater to clients in both English and French
- We provide personalized attention through a dedicated partner-client relationship model
- Our team includes specialists in complex tax planning and CRA audit representation
- We maintain continuous client communication through multiple channels for timely responses
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
What people say
Superior tax advice
Meticulous attention to detail
Highly professional team
Peace of mind
Integral referral partner
Services
Auditing and Assurance
Our audit and assurance services verify financial statement accuracy while ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards. We work closely with private enterprises, not-for-profits, and government organizations to evaluate internal controls and recommend improvements. Our team provides independent verification of financial reporting while maintaining transparency throughout the audit process.
Business Advisory
We help businesses develop growth strategies through financial analysis, cash flow management, and succession planning. Our advisory services address mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and operational efficiency improvements. We combine industry expertise with practical solutions for entrepreneurs and business owners.
Income Tax Services
We handle corporate and personal tax filings, CRA audit representation, and complex tax planning strategies. Our services include foreign affiliate reporting, family trust structuring, and SRED claim preparation. We focus on minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
Review Engagement
Our review engagements assess financial statement credibility through analytical procedures and management inquiries. We identify potential issues while maintaining independence and objectivity. This service provides moderate assurance for stakeholders requiring reliable financial information without a full audit.
Compilation Engagements
We prepare unaudited financial statements from client-provided data while maintaining compliance with CPA Canada Handbook requirements. This service meets CRA documentation needs for small and medium businesses. We focus on accurate presentation while maintaining client confidentiality and data security.
People
Brenda Quast
Partner
Specializes in tax planning and compliance with 19 years of experience at the firm. Completed CPA Canada's in-depth tax program and contributes to the firm's technical expertise.
John R. Abbenda
Investment and Retirement Planner
CFP and CPCA professional who collaborates with the firm on wealth management strategies for high-net-worth clients. Recognizes their expertise in tax and financial planning.
Stephen Burns
President & CEO
Acknowledges the firm's decade-long support with CRA tax law expertise and customized business tax strategies that improved operational efficiency.
Remi G.
President
Praises the firm's professional service in handling year-end accounting tasks for Ignite Web Solutions Inc. with efficient execution.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide audit, review, and compilation engagements, along with tax compliance and business advisory services tailored to small business needs.
Can you assist with complex tax situations?
Yes, we specialize in corporate restructuring, cross-border tax issues, family trusts, and CRA audit representation with proven success.
Do you offer bilingual services?
Our firm provides accounting and tax services in both English and French through multilingual staff members.
How do you handle government program compliance?
We conduct contribution agreement audits, lease compliance reviews, and financial statement audits for government-funded organizations.
What sets your firm apart from larger accounting firms?
We combine national-standard expertise with personalized service at competitive rates, maintaining direct partner involvement in all client relationships.
