Collaborative, engaging, present.
Mitch isn’t a stereotypical, introverted accountant. His energy is contagious, his strategic thinking is inspiring, and his flair for public speaking has made him a sought-after presenter on a variety of business enhancement and tax strategies. Clients respect him for his commitment to proactive communication and for always being available when they need him. At the same time, he continuously challenges the status quo with his signature collaborative approach.
For over 30 years, entrepreneurial clients have benefited from Mitch’s ability to bring clarity to business strategy and tax planning challenges while adding value to their corporate entities and families. Mitch specializes in advising privately-owned, entrepreneurial mid-market companies. He identifies opportunities and advises his clients on business expansion, financing and corporate structuring strategies.
Mitch’s approach is very back-to-basics, focusing with his clients on profitability, cash flow, asset protection and tax minimization – always with the eye of moving a company towards enhancing its value for future potential sale or succession.
Fields of expertise
- Accounting and assurance
- Business and exit strategy consulting
- Strategic tax planning
- Asset protection
Industries
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Construction
- Supply Chain Transportation
Academic background
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), 1985
- B.A., Economics, York University, 1980
Professional and community involvement
- Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters – Member, Taxation Committee, since 2012
- Supply Chain Professionals Industry Networking (SPIN) Group – Founding member, since 2012
- Platinum Business Networking Group – Founding member, since 2011
- TEC (The Executive Committee) Canada – Trusted advisor, since 2006
Public recognition
- Interviewed on companies’ foreign exchange moves by Mike Eppel, 680 News, January 2016.
- Quoted in “Is Your Business in Growth Mode? You might need tax help,” The Globe and Mail, April 2015.
- Speaker. CME Go Global Conference, 2014.
- Speaker. MedTech Conference, 2014.
- Author. “The Pitfalls of Crowdfunding,” Profit Magazine, December 2014.
- Speaker. “Business Fix,” Rogers TV, 2013.
- Author. “The Hidden Tax in Crowdfunding Campaigns,” Toronto Star, December 2013.
- Speaker. “Taming the Tax Beast,” CAFE Family Business Forum, 2012.
- Facilitator. Online Q&A Discussion, The Globe and Mail, April 2012.
- Quoted in “Don’t raise a red flag for tax auditors,” The Globe & Mail online, April 2012.
- Quoted in “Cash flow is king,” The Globe & Mail online, 2011.
- Quoted in “Three things,” The Globe & Mail online, 2011.
- Strategic tax seminar facilitator for CEOs and business owners, 2004.
Mitchell’s Expertise
Audit and Assurance Services
To know where you’re going, it’s important to know where you’ve been. Audits and professional assurance services gives you a clear picture of your business’s current performance.
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?