Accounting • Tax • Audit • Advisory • CFO Services

Accounting and advisory services built for growing businesses

The MacPherson Group provides accounting, tax, bookkeeping, business advisory, and outsourced CFO / controller support for private companies, public companies, and internationally active organizations.

From day-to-day financial operations to executive-level decision support, we help clients improve visibility, strengthen reporting, and make confident business decisions.

Core Reporting
Accounting & Financial Statements
Compliance
Bookkeeping & Tax
Leadership
Controller & CFO Support
Growth
Advisory & Transactions
What We Do

More than compliance. More than bookkeeping.

Our current services already include financial statements, bookkeeping, tax returns, tax planning, forecasts, business plans, due diligence, and transaction support. We also provide outsourced CFO services such as budgeting, internal controls, risk oversight, board support, and executive-level financial leadership.

Who this is for

Private companies seeking stronger financial oversight
Founder-led businesses that have outgrown basic bookkeeping
Public companies and management teams needing added support
Internationally active businesses with cross-border needs
Service Lines

A complete financial support platform

Structured to support businesses at different stages — whether you need reliable execution, stronger reporting, or strategic finance leadership.

Financial Statements & Assurance Support

We help businesses maintain credible, organized financial reporting that supports lenders, stakeholders, management, and ongoing decision-making.

  • Compilation engagements for corporations, partnerships, and self-employed individuals
  • Private company audits and reviews
  • Financial statement preparation and presentation support
  • Reporting support for evolving business needs

Bookkeeping & Finance Operations

Our team can manage or support the day-to-day finance function so leadership has cleaner books, better visibility, and more reliable processes.

  • Accounting software maintenance and transaction entry
  • Cheque runs, wire payments, and expense processing
  • Accounts payable and receivable subledger maintenance
  • Bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance
  • Payroll processing and T-slip preparation
  • HST filing preparation and submission
  • Customized reporting to support management needs

Tax Planning & Compliance

We provide tax support that goes beyond filing requirements, helping clients structure effectively and plan ahead.

  • Canadian corporate tax returns
  • U.S. corporate tax returns
  • Canadian personal income tax returns
  • U.S. personal income tax returns
  • Canadian tax planning and corporate restructuring
  • Tax considerations related to sales and acquisitions

Business Advisory & Transaction Support

We support clients through planning, growth, change, and transactions with advice that connects financial detail to strategic outcomes.

  • Financial projections and forecasts
  • Business plan development
  • Shareholder agreements and buy-sell agreements
  • Transactional due diligence
  • Transaction management, including deal and post-deal support
Integrated CFO Services

Outsourced controller and CFO support — now part of one complete service offering

Ideal when your business needs:

Experienced finance leadership without a full-time executive hire
Improved budgeting, planning, and reporting discipline
Stronger internal controls and risk oversight
Board, lender, or stakeholder-ready financial support
Controller & CFO Responsibilities

Strategic finance support tailored to your organization

Planning & Performance

  • Annual budgets and revisions
  • Financial planning
  • Cost rationalization
  • Forecasting and management insight

Controls & Risk

  • Internal control assessment
  • Systems and process review
  • Security, disbursement, and authorization review
  • Risk profile evaluation and mitigation

Executive & Stakeholder Support

  • Management team participation
  • Board meeting support where required
  • Oversight of financial information issuance
  • Public company and regulatory support where applicable
Why The MacPherson Group

A more complete and connected advisory model

Senior-led service

Direct access to experienced professionals who understand the full financial picture.

Integrated support

Accounting, tax, advisory, and CFO services aligned in one relationship.

Cross-border mindset

Well-suited for businesses with international activity, growth ambitions, or evolving complexity.

Scalable relationship

Support that grows from day-to-day reporting needs to executive-level finance guidance.

International Reach

Local service with broader international connectivity

Best fit mandates

Growing owner-managed businesses
Multi-entity organizations
Public company support needs
Cross-border and internationally active clients

Looking for a firm that can support both execution and strategy?

From bookkeeping and tax compliance to controller and CFO support, The MacPherson Group helps businesses build stronger financial foundations and make better decisions.