Marr & Company

Business Details

Trusted Accounting and Tax Services in Airdrie

Marr & Company & Company is a distinguished accounting firm dedicated to transforming the traditional approach to financial services. With over 35 years of experience serving Airdrie and surrounding areas, we prioritize client success over conventional accounting practices. Our team of Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) combines deep industry expertise with personalized service, ensuring every client receives tailored tax strategies and business advice. We actively engage in continuous education to stay ahead of evolving tax regulations, leveraging this knowledge to optimize financial outcomes. Our commitment to transparency and local expertise has fostered long-term relationships with clients across diverse industries, from small businesses to professionals in healthcare, construction, and beyond. By eliminating hourly billing in favor of flat-rate pricing, we provide predictable costs and unlimited access to professional guidance.

Our unique approach integrates bookkeeping, tax planning, and business consulting under one roof, ensuring seamless support that adapts to clients' changing needs. This client-centric philosophy has established us as a trusted partner in financial success, with a proven track record of saving clients tens of thousands in taxes through strategic planning. We maintain strict compliance with CPA Association of Alberta standards while delivering innovative solutions that extend beyond traditional accounting services. Our local team's hands-on involvement in every file guarantees accountability and personalized attention, distinguishing us from firms that outsource work overseas. This combination of experience, adaptability, and community focus continues to drive our reputation as a leader in professional accounting services.

Services

Tax Planning Bookkeeping GST Filing Corporate Tax Returns Ongoing Tax Advice

Highlights and features

We offer 35+ years of combined experience in Canadian tax law and business accounting.
Our team includes Chartered Professional Accountants with industry-specific expertise across multiple sectors.
We guarantee transparent flat-rate pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected charges.
Our local Alberta team handles all work in-house without outsourcing to overseas providers.
We provide ongoing tax strategy adjustments to adapt to clients' evolving financial circumstances.

Associations and certifications

Chartered Professional Accountants

What people say

Professional and informative Save me money on taxes Exceptional support and advice Knowledgeable and friendly staff Personalized, professional service

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Services

Tax Planning

Our continuous tax planning service identifies legal opportunities to minimize tax liabilities through income sprinkling, smoothing, and strategic deductions. We specialize in adapting strategies to life changes like marriage, retirement, or business expansion. Clients receive personalized guidance on government benefits and complex tax scenarios.

Corporate Tax Returns

We prepare comprehensive corporate tax returns while integrating year-round planning to optimize financial outcomes. Our service includes WCB registration renewal, T4/T5 slip filings, and CRA communications. Clients benefit from audit assurance and proactive compliance monitoring.

Bookkeeping

Full-service bookkeeping includes monthly reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and payroll processing. Our dedicated bookkeepers use Sage 50 software to maintain accurate records, ensuring seamless tax preparation and business decision-making.

GST Filing

We handle annual GST filings using both quick method and regular method calculations to ensure minimum payments. The service includes CRA communications and compliance monitoring to prevent penalties while optimizing cash flow.

Business Consulting

Free ongoing business consulting helps owners make informed financial decisions. We provide strategic advice on entity structure, succession planning, and cash flow management, combining accounting expertise with entrepreneurial perspective.

People

Marnie Marr

CPA

With over 20 years in public accounting, Marnie founded Marr & Company & Company after working at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She specializes in small business taxation and has developed long-term client relationships through personalized service and strategic financial guidance.

Abby Marr

CPA

Abby joined Marr & Company & Company in 2019 and completed her CPA designation in 2024. She focuses on helping entrepreneurs manage business accounting effectively, combining technical expertise with practical, easy-to-understand financial guidance for business owners.

Laura Thiessen

Senior Accounting Manager

Laura brings over a decade of tax and accounting experience to her role. With expertise in both corporate and personal taxation, she manages complex client files while maintaining a friendly approach that makes clients feel comfortable and supported.

Bev Nordrum

Personal Tax Manager

Bev specializes in personal taxation with experience covering farms, small businesses, and estates. Her background in financial services and 12+ years at Marr & Company & Company make her a trusted advisor for complex personal tax situations.

Steve Van Die

Senior Accounting Manager

Steve joined Marr & Company & Company in 2021 with extensive corporate tax experience. His background includes working with Ontario-based businesses and providing strategic tax planning solutions for corporations during economic transitions.

Questions

What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?

We provide full-service bookkeeping, corporate tax returns, GST filings, payroll processing, and ongoing business consulting with unlimited CPA access.

How does your tax planning service work?

We create customized tax strategies during initial consultations and continuously refine them as your circumstances change to maximize savings legally.

Do you handle both personal and corporate taxes?

Yes, we manage complete personal and corporate tax needs including income sprinkling strategies, estate planning, and intergenerational transfers.

What makes your pricing different from other firms?

We use transparent flat-rate pricing instead of hourly billing, ensuring predictable costs with no additional charges for consultations or advice.

Are your accountants qualified professionals?

All our accountants are Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) with extensive experience and mandatory continuing education requirements.

Do you work with clients outside Alberta?

Yes, we serve clients across Canada with virtual consultations and electronic document handling for businesses nationwide.

Reviews (4)

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Tim McGinty

Oct 26, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
My experience as a client here has been nothing but, informative, supportive & respectful. 100% professionalism, thank you!

Travis Imler

Jul 26, 2021 Report

They immediately reached out and rectified a situation surrounding the timing of the initial consultation with an extremely high level of accountability and professionalism. During that initial meeting they were thorough, thoughtful, supportive, and most importantly knowledgeable. I can't imagine receiving better, advice at any other firm, and their office is quite welcoming. You can really tell they love helping others with their financial plans, and that it's not just a job to them.

Kyle Wood

Dec 04, 2020 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Marnie and her team are a group of wonderful people. They are easy to work with and go above and beyond to help us. If we have any questions or concerns they respond right away with helpful advice. We recommend them 100%.

Klaus Widmann

Nov 30, 2020 Report

I am a client from Marr & Company since over 15 years with my company and of course my personal tax. They are doing outstanding work and always there when there is a question. Laura is going the extra mile and always gave great advice. Never could ask for a better accountant. That is a Company where they know your name and who you are. Not only a number. Hard to find these days of online business. Accounting and taxes can be stressful for everybody. Marr & Company take the stress away with their professionalism. Thanks a lot to all by Marr & Company.
Klaus Widmann, President of Wolf Hardwood