Keith R McLaren, CPA , Unit #9 - 485 Silvercreek Parkway, Guelph, ON
With you every Step of the Way!
Our staff knows how to connect with you… Personal relationships are what matters most to us. You are who counts, whether you need help with your personal tax return or whether you are a small or medium sized business with any number of accounting and financial needs. It’s what we have been doing for 31 years!
During these years we have filed over 15,000 personal tax returns on your behalf. And, our business clients have trusted us with more than 2100 corporate tax returns.
We want you to be so happy with our services that you will stay with us year after year. That we are your choice in tax and financial planning! That you choose us over any other firm.
Let’s meet our accounting professionals.
Keith R. McLaren, CPA, CMA
Principal Accountant
Keith is truly “with you every step of the way “. Your financial needs are carefully taken care of with integrity, panache, and experience, whether you are an individual or a small to mid-size business. Your financial needs are in expert hands.
Known for his personable, reliable accounting services Keith started his path down the dark side to accounting around 1980 when his father-in-law handed him an advertisement for the Certified General Accountant program. “You think I can become an accountant?” Keith asked. His father-in-law replied, "You do your own taxes and that’s what accountants do.” Shockingly, that stuck….
The rest, as they say, is history. Keith received his CMA designation in 1986 and opened his own office in 1992.
Keith loves to teach accounting. He wrote the textbook ‘Just Beans’ for the continuing education HR program at Conestoga College. Keith is a great dog lover (he has 4!) and an avid motorcycle enthusiast.
Susan Slack, CB
Accounting Technician & Admin Assistant
Susan’s passion is knowing her client’s needs and details. As her client you enjoy the luxury of knowing that your numbers are crunched and that your day-to-day finances are taken care of. You won’t have to think about those numbers! Susan loves visiting clients at their offices and giving hands-on help.
Susan’s first bookkeeping job was handling payroll at the head office of Odeon (now Cineplex Odeon) in North York. Susan prepared small business returns and filed PST/GST for her husband’s sole proprietorship. She completed the Bookkeeping Course through Continuing Education and became a Certified Bookkeeper (CB) in 2008. Susan is QuickBooks Online Certified.
Melissa Rao, Office Manager
As our Office Manager-In Residence, Melissa wears a number of hats.
She makes sure our office runs so smoothly that we can attend to your financial needs at any time. From scheduling appointments to answering inquiries and emails, Melissa welcomes you with her buoyant style. Need someone to assist you with your bookkeeping or payroll? Melissa can help you.
Melisa comes with a background in both motivational training and the car industry. Considered “one of the guys”, Melissa is indispensable, fun and to the point, and ensuring our clients are always number one!