Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions
At Howatt Group, we leverage our extensive knowledge and experience to deliver timely professional services tailored to each client's unique needs. With over three decades of practice, we specialize in assurance, tax planning, business advisory, and bookkeeping services for diverse industries including healthcare, real estate, and technology. Our team of Chartered Professional Accountants combines traditional values like integrity with innovative approaches to financial strategy, offering personalized solutions that add measurable value to businesses of all sizes. We prioritize building long-term relationships through active listening, strategic guidance, and a commitment to understanding our clients' operations inside and out. 
Services
Assurance
Tax Services
Bookkeeping Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of specialized accounting expertise
- Our team includes CPA-certified professionals with industry-specific knowledge
- We provide strategic business planning tailored to client needs
- We maintain local ownership while serving diverse sectors
- We combine traditional accounting values with innovative digital solutions
What people say
Excellent advisement
Locally owned business
Prompt professional replies
Invaluable service
Family approach
Services
Assurance
Our assurance services verify financial statement accuracy through review engagements and compilation reports. We help businesses maintain compliance with GAAP standards while building stakeholder confidence. Our CPAs examine accounting records and internal controls to ensure transparency and reliability in financial reporting for both private and public sector organizations.
Tax Services
We provide comprehensive tax solutions including corporate and personal tax planning, GST/HST compliance, and succession strategies. Our team optimizes tax positions through strategic structuring while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Services include preparation of tax returns, ruling requests, and specialized planning for owner-managers.
Business Advisory
Our business advisory services focus on strategic planning, succession management, and financial structuring. We help clients develop growth strategies, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and navigate business acquisitions or divestitures. Our expertise includes debt financing solutions and government incentive program applications for business expansion.
Bookkeeping Assistance
We offer complete bookkeeping services including payroll processing, financial statement preparation, and tax remittance documentation. Our team manages monthly accounting cycles for small to medium businesses, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely compliance with regulatory requirements across various industries.
People
Tony Howatt
Partner
With 30 years in public accounting and prior banking experience, Tony specializes in assurance engagements, business strategy, and tax planning for owner-managed businesses. He has developed long-term client relationships through personalized advisory services.
Andrew Howatt
Partner
A CPA with experience in corporate taxation and assurance services, Andrew completed advanced tax certification and provides strategic financial planning for business owners. He brings expertise in owner/manager client services to the firm.
Crystal Joyce
Manager
Crystal offers extensive public accounting experience serving owner-managed businesses across construction, healthcare, and professional services industries. She develops customized accounting solutions for diverse client needs.
Lara Parsons
Manager
With industry experience in film, healthcare, and non-profit sectors, Lara provides accounting and tax planning services to entrepreneurs and established businesses. She combines technical expertise with community engagement.
Ashley Angevine
Manager
Ashley delivers accounting and tax services to clients in retail, hospitality, and professional services sectors. With over a decade of experience, she focuses on meeting specific client requirements through personalized solutions.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide assurance, tax planning, business advisory, and bookkeeping services for businesses of all sizes across multiple industries.
How long have you served businesses in Halifax?
We've provided accounting services in Halifax for over 30 years, building long-term relationships with local businesses.
What industries do you specialize in?
We work with healthcare, real estate, construction, technology, hospitality, and professional services sectors among others.
Do you offer tax planning for business owners?
Yes, we specialize in integrated tax planning for owner-managers, including compensation strategies and succession planning.
Are you a local accounting firm?
Yes, we're locally owned and operated in Halifax while serving clients across Nova Scotia.
How do you handle business succession planning?
We provide comprehensive succession strategies including tax planning, equity structuring, and transition management for business owners.
Reviews (1)
Mike Dull
Aug 06, 2018
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I started a business a few years ago. Andrew and Tony have been instrumental in helping me get this small business off the ground. They are extremely approachable and offer good, practical advise. Highly recommended if you're looking for a good accountant!
