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Based in Montreal, Behna Cormier Gougeon Ouellette is a leading local accounting practice that offers the full range of accountancy, audit and tax services.

Overview

Behna, Cormier, Gougeon, Ouellette LLP is a firm of chartered accountants, established in 2003 following the merger of two accounting firms—Behna, Cormier, Audet & Associés and Gougeon, Ouellette & Associés—both of which have been in business for over 20 years. To meet our clients' needs, our full-service firm offers accounting, assurance, tax and management consulting services.

Over the years, our clients have seen their assets and their companies grow. To offer the best support possible to our clients on their road to success, we comply with very strict rules in order to be recognized by the Canadian Public Accountability Board as auditors of public companies. We keep abreast of the latest professional and independent standards, and meet the highest quality criteria.

As this overview of our history attests, our group is constantly evolving. We have chosen to pursue this avenue in years to come, since this choice is a token of success for our clients and us as well.

Our Mission:
To establish a harmonious business relationship with clients while providing them with comprehensive and personalized solutions that will unequivocally contribute to building their personal assets.

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Main Areas of Practice

• Accounting services
• Audit and assurance
• Business taxation
• Consulting services
• Personal tax
• Tax litigation

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Practice Overview

Accounting & Auditing Expertise

Auditing is governed by current practices in complete compliance with professional standards. It is from this perspective that we operate by providing prompt service and relevant recommendations to our clients. We have received a lot of praise from financial institutions that appreciate our professionalism and the quality of our work.

• Statutory audits for corporations, partnerships, foundations, not-for-profit organizations and professional associations (this is a requirement for professional associations)

• Special audit mandates given by lessors, companies with other companies operating under their license, government agencies or franchisors

• Special audit mandates regarding investment decisions, internal control system, contracts, incurred costs, work in progress, etc.;

• Preparation of financial statements for administrative purposes

• Bookkeeping

• Examination and preparation of audited and unaudited financial statements

• Compilation of financial data for internal and external purposes

• Preparation of personal balance sheets

Tax Consulting

As this area continues to expand, we have implemented specific expertise in applying the laws and government measures regarding personal and corporate taxation.

• Consulting on ways - to reduce personal and corporate income tax

• Consulting on tax havens

• Estate planning

• Preparing income tax returns for individuals and businesses

• National and international tax planning

• Updating of minutes

• Personal financial planning: advice on applying a strategy based on relevant legal, financial, economic, fiscal and other sound information

• Consulting on corporate reorganization, share renewals and estate freezing

• Sales taxes: rates, products, credits and government agreements

• Litigations

• Customs

Management

• Corporate start-up services for foreign markets

• Personal financial planning

• Computer consulting: analysis and design of accounting systems, cost systems, cost control, etc.

• Feasibility study

• Business financing

• Strategy and marketing

• Company evaluation

• Organizational performance

• Fraud

• Recruiting administrative, accounting and secretarial staff; training and evaluation

• Computer consulting

• Identification of overseas financial services

• Preparation of foreign work visas

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Languages Spoken

• English
• French