Brian J Rae CGA

Specialties

I am a highly experienced CGA with 20 + years of national public accounting firm and CRA tax auditor experience. As a sole proprietor, I understand first-​hand the challenges of owning and operating a small to mid-​sized business in today’s complex business environment. I play to my strength — years of focusing on Canadian tax matters important and relevant to Canadian owner-​managed and privately-​held businesses. I implement practical and cost-​effective strategies for my clients to minimize and/​or defer their single largest item of cost– taxes. I invite you to put my extensive accounting and tax experience and personalized service approach to work for you today!

History

Established in 2012.

Brian J Rae, CGA has over 20+ years of experience with national public accounting firms & with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a Senior Business Tax Auditor. Areas of professional practice:

Tax Services

Tax filings/​elections | tax planning/​advisory |GST/​PST/​Payroll taxes | buy-​sale of a business | business incorporation & structuring |SR&ED claims | non-​resident taxation| U.S. cross-​border tax | CRA audit assistance/​voluntary disclosures.

Accounting & Business Advisory Services

Year-​end accounting | financial statement preparation | budgeting| financial forecasts| cash-​flow analysis

Meet the Business Owner

Brian R.

Business Owner

I have 20+ years of Canadian personal and corporate tax experience. A University of Alberta Bachelor of Science & Commerce Graduate, I have been a member in good standing with the B.C. and Canadian Institutes of Certified General Accountants since 1998. In 2004, I completed all Levels of the CICA In-​Depth Tax Program. My professional experience included delivery of business and personal tax services to clients of national and «big four» accounting firms. My past experience with the Canada Revenue Agency as a Senior Business Auditor provides me with unique knowledge, insight, and perspective. I currently own and operate a «boutique style» CGA firm delivering practical and cost-​effective business tax and accounting solutions for small to medium sized companies. Areas of professional practice include: tax preparation & planning/​advisory services, CRA audit assistance/​dispute resolution, non-​resident tax services, and year-​end accounting and financial statement preparation services.