Industries

No matter what role your organization has in the not-for-profit sector, managing costs, competing for funding, and generating and maintaining membership is a constant challenge. Our firm is able to help your not-for-profit organization handle regulatory change, audits, reviews, tax status issues, financial management and reporting, estate gifts, and more.

Types of organizations we support include:

• Not-for-profit associations
• Social service agencies
• unions
• self-help houses
• housing cooperatives
• the syndicates of co-owners

We understand the significant business challenges involved in running a professional practice. The need for effective planning is critical. Our experienced team will take the time to understand your unique business and personal needs. In addition to traditional accounting and assurance services, we can also support you with:

• Tax planning and compliance
• Practice management advice
• Human resource management
• Succession and retirement planning
• Financial planning
• Assistance in navigating government regulation as it affects your practice

Real Estate & Construction We partner with property owners, builders, contractors and investors to help them navigate the increasing challenges of a volatile and evolving market. We offer a range of services, including assistance with:

• Real estate investment
• Leasing
• Commercial and industrial real estate
• Real estate development
• Multi-residential property
• Real estate acquisition and disposition
• Other real estate issues

Understanding the diverse aspects of farming and its business cycles is a complex job. Provincial and federal regulation offers a never-ending source of complexity for agricultural operations. Erratic commodity prices and elevated distribution costs can have an immense impact on your bottom line. Our firm can support your farming operation with the financial and business advice that will help it succeed. Our services can assist with:

• Industry-specific tax planning and compliance services
• Tax effective business transition planning and implementation
• Profitability and financial management
• Management of issues involving interaction with government

Owning and managing a business such as a restaurant, resort, hotel or golf course demands a sophisticated understanding of operational issues and the regulatory environment. We can help you maximize your business potential and reduce your tax burden by providing support with:

• Tax planning and compliance services
• Financial and business advisory services
• Human resources management
• Operational improvement initiatives
• Business expansion
• Business transition planning
• Valuations
• Franchising
• Navigating government regulation affecting your industry

Many great opportunities present themselves to the manufacturing industry – especially to those companies that can compete in the ever-changing marketplace. We can help you achieve your goals, both financially and strategically. We can assist with:

• Tax planning and compliance services
• Supply chain and inventory management
• Consulting services relating to labour costs, technology investment, audits and business expansion
• Continuous business process improvement
• Reorganizations and restructurings
• Outsourcing decisions and management
• Business purchase, disposition and transition planning
• Advice on financing your business expansion plans
• Change management

Software, hardware, electronics manufacturing and IT service companies must compete in a fast-paced environment with complex tax, accounting and business issues. The innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that drives today’s technology businesses deserves the expert support that we are able to offer in this industry sector.

We help technology companies achieve their goals through:

• Industry-specific tax planning
• Navigating the SR & ED tax credit regime
• Finding and retaining the right workforce for your business
• Advice on business transition planning
• Guidance on e-commerce
• Support with business expansion, multi-jurisdictional operations and cross-border commerce

We understand the intricate and volatile world of logistics and transportation. Consumer demand, fuel prices, shaky markets, energy efficiency, and new technology are just some of the challenges this industry faces. Our team of accountants and tax professionals are ready to help your company compete and thrive.

Some of the industry-specific services we provide include:

• Tax planning and compliance
• Support in navigating freight transportation regulations
• Planning support for multi-jurisdictional and cross-border operations
• Business process improvement expertise
• Support for business expansion initiatives

Successful retailers minimize inventory investment and labor and operation costs while grappling both with competition, and with economic factors affecting consumer purchasing behaviours. Our professionals are ready to assist you with everything from starting up to transition planning.

We work with a variety of business models, including:

• Brick-and-mortar retail operations
• Mail-order businesses
• Online retailers
• Auto dealerships
• Franchising