Congratulations!

The Partners of Graham Scott Enns LLP are pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Buchanan, CPA, CA to Partner as of January 1, 2020. We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to such a deserving and accomplished professional. We look forward to Jen’s perspective and expertise as she contributes to our continued growth.

Jen serves our clients with integrity and a progressive approach in the areas of assurance, accounting and tax. She provides professional advice to individuals, privately owned businesses, non-profit organizations, professional practices and municipal governments. She is a skilled communicator who listens with intensity to exceed expectations in our client-focused culture. Jen is a relationship builder with an ability to assess complex matters and offer client-focused recommendations and solutions. Her broad technical expertise in the area of assurance, accounting and tax will serve our clients well.

“We are thrilled to have Jen join our Partnership group here at Graham Scott Enns LLP. Jen has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing our clients with the best in client service and has played an integral role in the career development of many of our staff members. I’m confident she will continue to be a trusted advisor to many of her clients.”
– Paul Schneider, CPA, CA, Partner – Graham Scott Enns LLP

Jen earned a Bachelor of Commerce, with Honours in Accounting, from the University of Ottawa in 2006. She became a designated Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant in 2010. After nine years in the profession, Jen joined Graham Scott Enns LLP as a Manager in 2015. Since then, she has provided our clients with exceptional service tailored to their individual needs.
Jen is a strategist at heart and provides exceptional leadership to our team. As a leader in our firm, she inspires us by providing training and professional development, building career pathways, recruiting, mentoring and organizational development. We know that, as a partner, she will be able to continue motivating all our staff to provide the best client service.
Jen grew up in Tillsonburg and currently resides in St. Thomas with her husband, Ryan and their daughters, Riley and Erin.
We extend our sincere congratulations to Jen from the whole Graham Scott Enns LLP team.

Congratulations!

Congratulations Derek Biggar, Elizabeth Rocheleau, Breanna Reid, and Scott Westelaken on obtaining their designations, GSE is very proud of the dedication and hard work they invested into achieving this professional milestone.

Derek earned his Honours Bachelor of Accounting from Brock University. He joined the firm full time in January 2017 after completing his co-op terms.

Elizabeth joined GSE in December 2014. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in French Studies from Western University and her Business Accounting diploma from Fanshawe College.

Breanna and Scott both earned their Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting and Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Wilfrid Laurier University and joined GSE full time in January 2018 after completing their co-op terms.

Derek, Elizabeth, and Breanna work out of our Aylmer office, and Scott from our St. Thomas office. They bring their professionalism and personal approach to clients in a variety of sectors and industries, working in the assurance, accounting, and corporate and personal tax areas.

Congratulations!

Congratulations Lindsay Kay and Courtney Vachon on completing their requirements and earning their Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
GSE is very proud of the dedication and hard work that Lindsay and Courtney invested into achieving this professional milestone.

Lindsay earned her Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies specializing in Accounting degree from the University of Western Ontario. She joined the firm in 2015.

Courtney joined GSE in 2016. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Laurentian University and Business Accounting Diploma from Fanshawe College.

Both Courtney and Lindsay work out of our St. Thomas office, bringing their professionalism and personal approach to clients in a variety of sectors and industries, working in the assurance, accounting and corporate and personal tax areas.

New Canvas of Life

We are a proud partner of the @NewCanvasofLife event taking place at the @GrandTheatre on Tuesday, May 29 in support of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program at LHSC. Tickets are still available to see Juno award-winning @Ron Sexsmith. Get your tickets today at https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/new-canvas-life

Federal Budget 2018

On February 27, 2018 the Minister of Finance presented the budget for 2018.  The budget contains the awaited rules designed to restrict the ability of corporations to accumulate passive investment assets.  Further details can be found in the following document:

Federal Budget 2018 – February 27, 2018

Congratulations!

Highly Motivated Professionals

Congratulations to our successful CFE writers

Jacob Perry, Mary Jane Miller and Blake Gough

The future is bright for this talented group of professionals on their way to becoming Chartered Professional Accountants!

Jacob, Mary Jane and Blake all started with GSE at our St. Thomas office through their university co-op placements.

Blake joined the firm full time in 2016 and Jacob and Mary Jane in January 2017.

All of us at Graham Scott Enns are very proud of the dedication they have displayed in their preparation for the CFE and join them in celebrating the successful passing through the examination process.

 

Congratulations!

Congratulations Megan!

Megan joined GSE in 2008 as a manager in the Aylmer office and will become an associate in 2018. She enjoys providing assurance, accounting and taxation services to clients in a wide range of sectors, including owner-managed small business, manufacturing and not-for-profit. Megan strives to provide solid client service and believes in building strong relationships with clients. Megan is an active member and supporter of both the Aylmer Christian Reformed Church and Immanuel Christian School (Aylmer).

Megan Siemens, CPA, CA

Associate

MP Letter Regarding Changes to the Taxation of Private Corporations

We have been provided with the following letter template that may be of assistance to you if you are interested in providing your thoughts to your Member of Parliament regarding the proposed changes to the Income Tax Act released on July 18, 2017.

2017_Aug_Proposed_New_Tax-Rules_Letter_to_Member_of_Parliament

The proposed changes will impact the ability to share income of a family business and significantly increase the personal income tax rate on income from a private corporation.  The ability to transition a business among families in a tax efficient manner including impacting the ability to claim the lifetime capital gains exemption is also impacted.

Further details of the changes can be found in our previous blog entry;

2018 – Changes to income sprinkling and other rules – July 31, 2017

or in the Tax Tips & Traps Third Quarter – Issue 119;

Tax, Tips and Traps 3rd Quarter – Issue 119