Smythe CPA

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46 Years

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Your Trusted Partner for Accounting & Tax Solutions in Vancouver

Since 1980, Smythe CPA has been a leading professional services firm dedicated to providing tailored accounting, taxation, and business advisory solutions. With offices in Vancouver, Langley, and Nanaimo, we serve private and public companies, individuals, and non-profit organizations across Canada and internationally. Our team combines local market knowledge with global expertise through our membership in Allinial Global, one of the largest accounting networks worldwide. We specialize in Canadian and cross-border tax planning, business valuations, audit and assurance, cloud accounting, and insolvency services. Our decades-long relationships with clients like the Aquilini Group demonstrate our commitment to building enduring partnerships.

We empower clients to navigate growth challenges through industry-specific insights in technology, real estate, mining, and professional services. Our mission centers on connecting diverse talent to deliver enduring value, while our vision drives continuous innovation for clients and team members alike. With specialized expertise in pension plans and property & casualty insurance, we address complex financial landscapes. Our collaborative culture prioritizes teamwork, professional development, and work-life balance, ensuring we deliver excellence in every client interaction.

Services

Canadian Tax Cross-Border Tax Business Valuations Audit & Assurance Cloud Accounting Mergers & Acquisitions Succession Planning Insolvency Services Estate Planning Litigation Support

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Year established: 1980

Highlights and features

We have over 40 years of experience in accounting and business advisory services.
Our team combines local knowledge with global expertise through Allinial Global.
We specialize in industry-specific solutions for technology, real estate, and mining sectors.
Our client relationships span decades, including a 45+ year partnership with the Aquilini Group.
We offer comprehensive services from cross-border tax planning to business valuations.

What people say

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Services

Canadian Tax

Our Canadian tax experts develop strategic solutions for complex taxation challenges. We specialize in compliance, corporate reorganizations, and tax-efficient structures for businesses and individuals. With deep knowledge of federal and provincial regulations, we help clients minimize liabilities while maintaining full compliance. Our services include tax provision calculations, transfer pricing, and international tax planning for cross-border operations.

Business Valuations

We provide independent, objective business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, tax reporting, and litigation purposes. Our certified valuators analyze financial performance, market conditions, and industry trends to deliver accurate assessments. Clients rely on our expertise for shareholder disputes, estate planning, and transaction pricing across technology, real estate, and professional services sectors.

Audit & Assurance

Our audit and assurance services ensure financial transparency for public and private companies. We conduct statutory audits, reviews, and compilations following Canadian and international standards. With expertise in IFRS and ASPE, we help organizations maintain compliance while providing insights to improve financial processes and risk management frameworks for businesses operating globally.

Insolvency Services

Our licensed insolvency trustees guide individuals and businesses through debt restructuring options. We offer consumer proposals, bankruptcy administration, and corporate restructuring services with personalized support. The team helps clients understand alternatives, negotiate with creditors, and develop recovery plans while ensuring compliance with Canadian bankruptcy regulations and protecting stakeholder interests.

Succession Planning

We create comprehensive succession strategies for business owners preparing leadership transitions. Our approach addresses tax implications, ownership transfers, and continuity planning for family-owned enterprises. By combining estate planning expertise with business advisory services, we help ensure smooth transitions that preserve value and maintain organizational stability during ownership changes.

Questions

What accounting services does Smythe CPA offer?

We provide audit, review, compilation, and assurance services for public and private companies, following Canadian and international standards with industry-specific expertise.

How can Smythe CPA help with cross-border tax issues?

Our team handles US-Canada tax compliance, transfer pricing, and international structuring to minimize liabilities while ensuring regulatory compliance for cross-border operations.

Do you work with technology companies?

Yes, we specialize in technology sector accounting, tax planning, and business advisory services, supporting startups through growth phases and international expansion.

What insolvency options are available?

We offer debt counseling, consumer proposals, bankruptcy administration, and corporate restructuring services with personalized support for individuals and businesses.

How do you support non-profit organizations?

We provide NPO-specific financial reporting, compliance guidance, and sustainability planning to help non-profits maintain regulatory compliance while maximizing their community impact.

Reviews (7)

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Rachel Lim

Oct 20, 2021 Report

I was referred to Janice Wells and Sharon Luk for cross-border tax services. They were very unprofessional. They were difficult to contact and slow to respond to emails. They did not provide me with actionable information regarding my tax filing to the point that I needed to pay another accountant to extract the necessary information from them. They did not inform me of American tax payment due dates resulting in me paying late fees. Finally, I was charged an exorbitant amount for a tax filing that was relatively straight forward. Suffice to say, I will not be returning to this firm nor will I

Deva Veylan

Dec 28, 2020 Report

Smyth LLP, and Ben and his team in particular, are excellent at what they do. They are timely and professional in dealing with my personal and business taxes. I would recommend them to anyone.

Neeta Popat

Nov 05, 2020 Report

Mr. Bob Sangara, Edwina and Angela were amazing accountants to work with. Words are inadequate in expressing our appreciation of them as true Professionals. As much as I hate doing accounting, they helped me immensely throughout this awful year - 2020! Frequent CRA changes and new rules and regulations were hard to keep up with and yet Bob and Edwina were very patient and kind in explaining the frequent changes. Our very sincere gratitude to them and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking accounting services. Absolutely the Best.
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Adrian Battiston

Jun 21, 2020 Report

Reached out to these guys for some advice on how to approach tax benefits around stock options and received an incredibly helpful response from Aaron Dovell on their team, will definitely go back for any complex tax work or analysis in the future.

Ed Komo

Jun 15, 2020 Report

I contacted Smythe for some tax residency questions from a referral, after calling CRA and didn't really get the clarity we needed. This is the most pleasant of an experience I ever had working with an accounting firm, and I had worked with quite a few. I contacted Ben, who is one of the firm's partners, whom I imagine is super busy. But he responded quickly, and referred me to one of the principals with expertise in the residency questions. He even followed up. The principal was Teree, and she was just marvelous, not just being pleasant, but more importantly, very knowledgeable and answered

Dale Dubberley

Jul 01, 2019 Report

Sarah Kwon was right on! She was super efficient with great follow through. I found the time billed relative the outcome for others was high. The rates are reasonable.

Chris Couzelis

Dec 06, 2018 Report

I have worked with Smythe LLP for over 30 years. In this time I have seen Partners, Associates and Staff come and go, and even with these changes, the firm has always been friendly, courteous and timely on delivery. Thanks for all the good judgment, knowledge and advice.