We are about Enhancing Business Value. Williams & Partners Chartered Accountants LLP, is a professional services firm providing advisory services in the areas of accounting, audit and taxation. Our affiliated company, Williams & Partners Inc., provides forensic and investigative accounting services, and business development services. We are a team dedicated to helping owner-managed enterprises succeed. We pride ourselves on our firm’s expertise and the services that we provide. We do more than just respond to your needs: We will work with you to identify areas within your business to improve and grow. That is our commitment to enhancing business value. We are about People. At Williams & Partners, we care about our clients. They deserve to be served by the best people. Our partners have a wide range of expertise in public accounting and industry. Our team is comprised of Chartered Accountants, Certified General Accountants, Technicians and Administrators who bring a variety of skills and experience to our clients. We foster an open environment and regularly seek feedback from our team members. Communication within our team is a priority. We are also members of the community. We are parents, neighbours, coaches and volunteers; just like you. We are about Service. Our team strives to give our clients the best customer service in the industry. We are constantly thinking of new and different ways for us to serve you better. By regularly holding Client Advisory Board meetings, we invite our clients to give us their feedback on what we do well, and how we can do things better. We are about Accounting. Shareholders, investors, lenders, suppliers, customers and the government all have rules. But at Williams & Partners, we do more than just assist you with reporting requirements. We advise you on how you can take advantage of those rules for your business. We speak to you in a language that you understand. We don't just report on your business history. We will help to map out your business future. We are about Audit. An audit is a critical service for any business. As part of the audit process, we review your system of internal controls. The results of this review may not only help you reduce errors and systematize your business to increase its value, but it may ensure that you are running every department in your business effectively. A review of your business' internal controls can also help ensure that your assets are safeguarded and that you always have complete, reliable and timely information. There are situations when lenders, suppliers, investors, governmental entities or other regulatory bodies require audited historical financial statements. As part of this process, we'll look at your overall operation, and consider the business requirements you have and the related audit processes we'll need to undertake. Our audit systems and highly experienced audit team will work with you to meet all requirements and provide you with the highest possible level of confidence in your financial reports. We are about Corporate Tax. We want to help you minimize your corporate tax. We can give your business a competitive edge that will help to create and maximize your wealth. Our firm's depth of tax knowledge and experience is unprecedented in a local firm. Implementing our tax planning strategies means you can reduce expenses and maximize the value of your assets. You will also have the knowledge and confidence to make informed business decisions to drive your financial success. Our goal is to identify opportunities and implement strategies to minimize taxation. We are about Personal Tax. Yes, we prepare personal tax returns. But it's not just about determining how much you owe or what your refund is. It's about looking at the big picture and planning ahead. We are about Planning. Succession, Retirement and Estate planning are all part of our expertise. Many small and medium sized enterprises are owner-managed businesses. Have you planned for succession? It's startling, but true, that more than 70% of family owned businesses do not survive the transition from founder to second generation. They fall prey to either capital gains taxes or family discord. Even if you don't have family members who wish to take over the business, one day you are going to exit the business. Start planning now to prepare the business for that moment. For your retirement, we can help you determine now, what your income level should be and what you must do to achieve it. We'll consider your current lifestyle, income levels, projected income leading up to retirement, and then we'll create a plan that will support your needs now and in retirement. As the saying goes, there are only two things in life that are guaranteed: death and taxes. The challenge is to delay the former and minimize the latter. We can help you plan to maximize the value of your estate. If you are concerned about your estate, you need to start planning now. We can analyse your situation and set out a plan to help you achieve your goals. We are about Commitment. Our primary commitment is to your business. We think of your business as our own and act only with its best interests in mind. Our only job is to make your business more valuable. That means helping you implement financial strategies that increase your profits, add greater control to your business systems and in the process improve your lifestyle. The only business strategies we recommend are ones we would implement in our own business. We are about Industry Expertise. We pride ourselves in understanding exactly what makes a business successful. We also have in-depth expertise in the following industries: Construction Contractors Education Food Industry Builders/Developers Insurance Brokers Investment Holding Companies Manufacturers Medical/Professional Real Estate Sales Retail and Wholesale Sales and Marketing Transportation Travel/Vacation/Leisure