
Business Advisory
Trust us to provide more than compliance work.
Our Services
For over 65 years, Ward & Uptigrove has uniquely approached our clients’ corporate and personal financial needs. We’ve listened, identified gaps and developed services to support small business owners.
We work with you to deliver responsive, proactive tax, accounting, and advisory services in an environment of trust, integrity and open communication.
Business Advisory Services
- Organization Structure
- Succession Planning
- Valuations
- Budgeting and Planning
- Financing and Cash Flow Management
Tax
Tax Compliance Services
- Preparation of corporate and personal tax returns
- Assistance with Canada Revenue Agency reviews and audits
Tax Planning Services
- Personal compensation planning
- Business ownership structures
- Structure of business sale/purchase transactions
Estate Planning
We review your current wills and overall estate plan to ensure it reflects your wishes and aligns with current tax legislation. Our team identifies opportunities to minimize taxes, preserve wealth, and implement strategic planning solutions to help maximize the value of your estate for future generations.
“We appreciate that Ward & Uptigrove not only completes the work required, but suggests and makes recommendations on where they see current and potential shortfalls. We can continue to work to our strengths by allowing them to work to theirs on our behalf.”
Tyler Van Dyke, President, T&T Power Group Inc.
Services that work for you.
Individual Consideration
Responsive Advice
Optimized, Informed Solutions
Proactive Approach
High-Touch Services
Results for Success
Meet Our Business Advisory Team

Rita Cole
Partner, Business Advisory, Veterinary Advisory

John Collins
Partner, Business Advisory, Assurance

Brendan Magee
Partner, Business Advisory, Veterinary Advisory

John Padfield
Partner, Business Advisory, Veterinary Advisory, Assurance, Managing Partner

Jon Soltys
Partner, Business Advisory, Veterinary Advisory

Garrett Topic
Partner, Business Advisory, Assurance

Kris Uptigrove
Partner, Business Advisory

Michelle Vanderwal
Partner, Business Advisory, Assurance

Michael Weber
Partner, Business Advisory, Assurance

Ryan Goetz
Principal, Business Advisory, Veterinary Advisory

Jenny MacDonald
Principal, Business Advisory
Experience Matters.
Your success is our business.
We work with you to deliver responsive, proactive tax, accounting and advisory services in an environment of trust, integrity and open communication.