Michel Babeu

Consultant | CPA, CA, M. Fisc.

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Passionate, generous, happy.

As an entrepreneur, you need to be able to count on business partners who know the best practices in your industry and who work to maximize the growth of your business and minimize your taxes. This is what Michel Babeu does every day.

With nearly 30 years of experience assisting local entrepreneurs, Michel has a wealth of knowledge in management and taxation.

Having once founded and managed an accounting firm, he is well placed to understand the various issues involved in running a business. Michel has passion and enjoys challenges. He is innovative and thinks outside of the box when it comes to finding solutions for tax structures.

Over the years, he has also developed an in-depth knowledge of the delicate issues related to the transfer of businesses and advises with all the necessary finesse. He treats his clients with kindness and works to support the growth of their businesses and encourage their profitability.

Fields of expertise

Succession
Transfer of businesses
Quebec tax credits
Establishment of family trusts
Acquisition and sale of companies

Industries

Professional services
Health
Manufacturing
Retail business

Academic background

M. Fisc., University of Sherbrooke, 1987
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), 1986
B.A.A., HEC Montréal, 1983

Professional and community involvement

Univalor – Member of the Board of Directors, since 2014
Ordre des CPA du Québec – Member of the Tax Committee, since 2012
FTM Investment Fund – Member of the Board of Directors, 2000-2004
Tax and Financial Planning Association (APFF) – Member, since 1986
Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF) – Member, since 1986

Public recognition

Guest speaker at various events organized by the Quebec CPA Order and the Tax and Financial Planning Association.
Author. “Measures to facilitate the transfer of family businesses: an effort not adapted to the reality of our SMEs”, October 2016.
Quoted in article by Priscilla Franken. “Personal Finance: Can we avoid paying tax when selling a second home?, Protégez-vous, p. 30, July 2012.
Quoted in article by Priscilla Franken. “Personal Finance: Investing: “Hello, it’s for rent … ” Protégez-vous, p. 37, June 2012.
Quoted in article by Priscilla Franken. “What do taxes mean to you?” Protégez-vous, May 2012.
Quoted in article by Christine Deslandes. “The TFSA is already a year old,” Le Soleil, January 2012.
Interviewed on. “En affaires” TV show, Canal Argent, Montreal, March 2011.

Services

Michel’s Expertise

Tax

Life is full of uncertainties. Taxes don’t have to be one of them. Inadequate tax planning or improper handling of tax issues can result in major financial consequences and restrict your company’s growth.

Transition and Succession Planning

For business owners, the business itself is the ultimate investment. It’s often all in, and the way to retire happily ever after. But what if “ever after” comes before you’re happily prepared?