GREWAL GUYATT - Key Persons
Following his graduation from university, Brandon embarked on his professional journey at a mid-sized accounting firm specializing in owner-managed businesses. During his tenure, he earned his CPA designation and refined his expertise in assurance, tax, and business advisory.
Currently serving as a Manager at Grewal Guyatt LLP, Brandon remains committed to broadening his skills and knowledge. His unwavering dedication extends to assisting clients comprehensively with their business requirements. Brandon actively collaborates with clients across various industries, such as manufacturing, construction, real estate, hospitality, distribution, education, and professional practices.
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- Director of Operations
- Chartered Professional Accountant
- Chartered Professional Accountant ( CPA ) Chartered Accountant ( CA )
Elise started her career at a boutique public accounting firm in Vaughan performing various assurance, tax and accounting services for owner-managed businesses and high net worth individuals. After obtaining her CPA, CA designation and completing the CPA In-Depth Tax Course, Elise joined Grewal Guyatt as a Tax Manager in 2020. She soon earned her first promotion to Senior Tax Manager in 2021, and then again to Tax Principal in 2023. Elise has accumulated considerable experience in personal, corporate and trust tax compliance as well as tax consulting, including owner-manager compensation strategies, corporate reorganizations and estate planning. As a Tax Principal with Grewal Guyatt LLP, Elise focuses primarily on tax consulting engagements and complex tax returns. She provides clients with tax-efficient and cost-effective solutions through both proactive tax planning and regular tax filings.
Larry began his accounting career in 1980 with a regional accounting firm in Toronto that eventually grew into a large mid-tier accounting firm currently known as BDO. He spent the next twenty years doing audit, review and compilation engagements, as well as providing corporate and personal tax services for a variety of owner-managed businesses, associations and credit unions. Larry's interest in tax and financial planning led to his subsequent qualification as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
In 2000, Larry then joined a local firm where he spent over twenty years working with owner-managed businesses. As a Principal with Grewal Guyatt LLP, Larry services clients in a range of industries as well as professional corporations and investment holding companies, with particular emphasis on the tax and financial planning areas.
Lina began her career at a mid-sized accounting firm in Toronto where she obtained her CA designation. She then moved to a smaller firm where she spent most of her career working with small business owners. Lina provides exceptional customer service and has been meeting the tax and accounting needs of corporate and individual clients for over 20 years. She has gained extensive knowledge and experience working closely with owner-managed businesses in a wide range of industries including real estate, construction, retail, manufacturing, wholesale, investments, and professional services.
Mandeep started his career at KPMG LLP in 2008 in the Enterprise audit practice where he obtained his CA designation and gained valuable accounting and auditing experience servicing private clients of all sizes. He subsequently transitioned to specialize in tax and is the lead tax partner at Grewal Guyatt LLP. His clientele ranges from privately-owned multinationals to large owner managed businesses and he specializes in providing integrated tax advise for privately owned corporations. His experience involves assisting clients with various tax planning strategies such as estate freezes, post-mortem planning, divestiture tax structures, surplus extraction and creditor proofing to name a few.
Mandeep has completed the CPA In-Depth Tax Program and has been actively involved in facilitating the course for other tax professionals. He has facilitated Part 1 and Part 2 of the program that focuses on topics such as personal & corporate tax, taxation of trust and partnerships and various tax planning strategies.
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After graduating from university, Mark began his professional career working at a boutique accounting and advisory firm that specialized in servicing high net worth clients. While there, he obtained his CPA, CA designation and progressed to Manager. He prides himself on creating and maintaining relationships with his clients on a business and personal level. Mark has worked primarily in tax and compliance and has over 10 years of experience across various industries including insurance, construction, real estate, investment holding companies and technology. He has a focus on sports related clients including professional athletes, coaches, and sports broadcasters.
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- Accounting Manager
- Manager
Natalie Ocak is an Accounting Manager with over 20 years of experience in the public accounting industry. Natalie obtained her bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Science from Western University.
After graduation, Natalie began her career at a mid-sized accounting firm managing various compilation engagements and corporate and personal tax. Natalie has also gained extensive knowledge and experience working closely with owner- managed business in a wide range of industries including real estate, construction, retail, manufacturing, wholesale investments and professional services.
Currently, Natalie is a Manager at Grewal Guyatt LLP where she leads and manages the compliance practices and serves as a trusted advisor to her clients. She is known for her technical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality services that help her clients achieve their financial goals.
Nick started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he obtained his Chartered Accountant (CA) designation. He subsequently joined Ernst & Young in their Corporate Finance and Valuation group where he completed his Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) designation. Nick specializes in business valuations, litigation support, mergers & acquisitions, and transaction advisory services. He also has extensive experience in assurance, tax and forensic accounting.
His past experience includes being a Director of Investment Finance and Valuation at OMERS pension plan. He was also a Senior Manager of Process Improvement at the Bank of Montreal. Nick is a realtor certified by the Toronto Real Estate Board.
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Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Peter Cranston - CPA, CA, embarked on his distinguished career in 1979 at Deloitte, where he successfully earned his Chartered Accountant designation. In 1991, he founded Cranston & Krozonouski, an enterprise where he dedicated over three decades to providing exemplary services to owner-managed businesses across various industries, as well as catering to the financial needs of numerous high-net-worth families and individuals.
Peter's unwavering commitment to client service sets him apart as a proactive and trusted advisor, consistently delivering value to his extensive clientele. His expertise extends beyond the realm of accounting, demonstrating his dedication to enhancing the financial well-being of those he serves.
Outside the boardroom, Peter parades a passionate enthusiasm for sports, particularly in the realms of football, hockey, and golf. During his leisure hours, you may find him indulging in his love for these sports or at the Summit Golf & Country Club, where he once held the position of president, further underscoring his commitment to leadership and excellence in all aspects of his life.
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Richard is a founding member of Abrahamse Pinto LLP, established in 1987, where he has demonstrated expertise in diverse industries such as contractors, auctioneers, hotels, distributors, and marketing agencies. With a comprehensive approach encompassing accounting, assurance, taxation, financing, corporate reorganizations, estate planning, sales and acquisitions, succession planning, and other business matters, Richard leverages his extensive experience to provide detailed and innovative solutions to client challenges. Committed to delivering value, he attributes the longstanding client relationships to this philosophy, with some extending to the second generation of ownership. Richard takes pride in the success of his clients and has played a key role in mentoring and developing the firm's staff. He embraces continuous learning, actively attracting and nurturing new talent. Outside of work, Richard enjoys family time, travel, sports, and exploring the culinary world.
Rick started his career in 2007 at KPMG where he obtained his CA designation. He subsequently joined PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in their high net worth tax group, where he completed the CICA's In-Depth Tax Course. Rick leads the firm's tax division and specializes in corporate reorganizations, tax consulting, tax compliance and estate litigation. Rick has assisted clients in a variety of tax specialist matters including estate freezes, post-mortem plans, tax structuring on the purchase or sale of private businesses, expert opinions in litigation matters, creditor protection strategies and voluntary disclosures. Rick also obtained his Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation in 2017.
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Thomas graduated from Carleton University in 2010 with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree with a concentration in accounting. He started his career at Trotter & Associates in 2011 where he obtained his CPA, CA designation and became a licensed public accountant. As a Principal with Grewal Guyatt LLP, Thomas works with owner-managed businesses and high net worth individuals in various industries. He provides consulting and tax planning advice to his clients and oversees tax and assurance engagements.
Tony is an experienced accountant and CPA, CGA who has worked in the accounting and tax industries for over 10 years. He began his career in 2010 by providing bookkeeping and tax services to friends and family on a self-employed basis.
He received his CPA and CGA designations in 2015 and the public accounting firms he worked for specialized in various tax and accounting services for clients in the dentistry field. In 2018, he joined Grewal Guyatt LLP as a Senior Accountant and in 2020 he was promoted to Supervisor. In 2023, he was promoted to Managed and now focuses primarily on compilation engagements across a wide range of industries.
Tony is highly skilled in accounting principles, income tax techniques, and the use of various accounting software. He is passionate about helping clients achieve financial success and is dedicated to providing the best customer service possible.