What Kreston Gta Lllp does

Kreston GTA LLP is a chartered professional accounting firm headquartered in Markham, Ontario, founded in 2004 and operating as a private limited partnership. The firm delivers a comprehensive suite of professional services organized into core accounting offerings (audit and assurance, corporate and personal taxation, accounting and consulting, cloud-based bookkeeping, payroll processing), specialized tax services (SR&ED and government incentives, transfer pricing, cross-border and US taxation, foreign business advisory), and a broad advisory layer spanning ESG, fraud risk, internal audit, SOX/SOC audit, fractional CFO, corporate finance, transactional advisory, cyber security, AI/IT, and HR advisory. The firm serves six customer segments — corporations, individuals, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs and growth-stage companies, public companies, and foreign businesses — primarily across the Greater Toronto Area, with extension into Nova Scotia and international markets via the Kreston Global member network.

The firm has grown through a combination of partner admissions and two completed mergers (McCluggage & Smith in 2010 and J.G. Greg Short in 2018), and has built a partner roster with significant Big 4 alumni credentials (KPMG, PwC, Grant Thornton) and multi-jurisdictional expertise spanning Canada, the US, UAE, UK, Ukraine, and the Caribbean. Recent leadership moves — the April 2024 COO appointment (Jamie Allman) and the 2025 Director of Tax hire (Alexis Paradis) — alongside a new Nova Scotia satellite office, indicate active capacity and geographic expansion. Technology delivery relies on third-party cloud bookkeeping platforms; the firm sells AI/IT and cyber security advisory as a service rather than operating a proprietary AI product.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services, quoted on a per-engagement basis with multi-year client engagements. Revenue is generated through partner-led engagements across tax compliance, audit and assurance, specialized tax credit consulting (notably SR&ED), and advisory services. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with a stated philosophy that "people do business with people they know, like and trust," supplemented by digital channels (corporate website, LinkedIn, Facebook, blog/news content) and the Kreston Global referral network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; service tiers are customized to client scope and complexity.

Name

Kreston Gta Lllp

Legal name

Kreston GTA LLP

Website

https://www.krestongta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kreston GTA LLP is a chartered professional accounting firm in Markham, Ontario, providing audit, tax, SR&ED, bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory services to corporations, individuals, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs, and public companies across the Greater Toronto Area and internationally via the Kreston Global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Tax Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Audit Management, Controls & SOX Compliance (BPAEAPAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) (BPAAAGAJ), Local Entity Setup & Expansion Advisory (Market Entry, Subsidiary Formation) (BPACAHAM)

Keywords

• Audit and assurance
• Tax advisory services
• SR&ED consulting
• Cloud bookkeeping
• Fractional CFO services

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Accounting and Tax Services: Fee-for-service professional services including audit and assurance, corporate and personal taxation, accounting and consulting, and advisory services. Revenue is generated through professional fees charged for client engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kreston GTA LLP is a chartered professional accounting firm providing audit and assurance, corporate and personal taxation, accounting and consulting, cloud-based bookkeeping, and payroll services to corporations, small to midsize companies, individuals, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurs. The firm also delivers specialized tax and advisory services including SR&ED and government incentives consulting, transfer pricing, cross-border and US taxation, foreign business advisory, ESG, fraud risk, internal audit, SOX/SOC audit, fractional CFO, corporate finance, transactional advisory, cyber security advisory, AI/IT advisory, and HR advisory. Services are delivered through partner-led engagements supported by the international Kreston Global member-firm network.

Product overview

Kreston GTA LLP is a Chartered Professional Accounting firm offering a comprehensive suite of professional services organized into core accounting offerings (Audit and Assurance, Corporate and Personal Taxation, Accounting and Consulting, Cloud-Based Bookkeeping, Payroll Processing), specialized tax services (SR&ED and Government Incentives, Transfer Pricing Services, Cross Border and US Taxation, Foreign Business Advisory), and advisory services (Risk & Governance including ESG Advisory, Fraud Risk Advisory, Internal Audit, SOX/SOC Audit; Finance & Transactions including Fractional CFO, Corporate Finance, Transactional Advisory; Technology including Cyber Security Audit & Advisory and AI/IT Advisory; and HR Advisory and People & Strategy). The firm serves corporations, small to midsize companies, individuals, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurs across the Greater Toronto Area and internationally through the Kreston Global network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audit and Assurance Independent examination of financial statements and internal controls to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder confidence, including services for charities and not-for-profit organizations in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Corporate and Personal Taxation Comprehensive tax planning, compliance, and advisory services for corporations and individuals, including personal and business taxation, transfer pricing, cross-border and US taxation, and estate planning.
• Accounting and Consulting Bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and business advisory services including corporate reorganizations and strategic planning for Canadian businesses.
• SR&ED and Government Incentives Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit consulting for Canadian businesses, including claim preparation, audit defense, and identification of eligible expenditures.
• Cloud-Based Bookkeeping Real-time, cloud-based financial data management with daily bank syncing, paperless accounting, and seamless collaboration for businesses seeking informed financial decisions.
• Payroll Processing for Canadian and International Businesses Managed payroll for Canadian and international businesses, including Canadian and US payroll considerations and cross-border support.
• Cross Border and US Taxation Advisory services for businesses with US cross-border operations and tax compliance for US citizens and companies operating from Canada.
• Transfer Pricing Services Advisory on intercompany pricing for cross-border transactions, including diagnostic reviews, functional analysis, documentation, and CRA compliance.
• Foreign Business Advisory Advisory services for foreign businesses looking to establish or expand operations in Canada, including market entry, GST registration, and subsidiary setup.
• ESG Advisory Advisory services helping clients navigate environmental, social, and governance requirements and reporting.
• Fraud Risk Advisory Fraud risk assessment and advisory services to help clients identify and mitigate fraud risks.
• Internal Audit Independent evaluation of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes for client organizations.
• SOX / SOC Audit Sarbanes-Oxley compliance auditing and SOC (Service Organization Control) examination services for public and service organization clients.
• Fractional CFO Part-time or interim Chief Financial Officer services providing financial leadership and strategic guidance for businesses without a full-time CFO.
• Corporate Finance Advisory on capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and financial strategy.
• Transactional Advisory Advisory services for business transactions including due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.
• Cyber Security Audit and Advisory Security assessment and advisory services to evaluate and improve client cybersecurity posture.
• AI / IT Advisory Technology and AI advisory services helping clients leverage technology solutions and understand AI implications for their business.
• HR Advisory Human resources advisory services including organizational design, talent management, and HR compliance.
• People and Strategy Organizational development and human capital strategy services for growing businesses.
• Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations Audit, financial statement review, compliance, and charity reporting services tailored for charities and not-for-profit organizations under Canadian Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kreston GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKreston GTA is an independent member firm of Kreston Global, an international network of accounting and advisory firms. This affiliation provides access to quality professional services through member firms worldwide, enabling Kreston GTA to serve clients with international operations and cross-border needs. The partnership enables coordinated service delivery across multiple jurisdictions through Kreston member firms in the UK, US, and other countries. Kreston Global offers reliable and convenient access to quality services through member firms located around the world.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MNP LLP: Largest Canadian-owned accounting and business advisory firm with deep mid-market and entrepreneur focus across audit, tax, SR&ED, and advisory. Closest direct competitor to Kreston GTA in serving mid-cap private and public companies in Ontario with cross-border and government incentives capabilities.
• BDO Canada: National mid-tier accounting firm with strong GTA presence, offering audit, tax, advisory, and cross-border services to mid-market and entrepreneur clients. Competes head-to-head with Kreston GTA for similar mid-cap and growth-stage engagements.
• Grant Thornton Canada: International mid-tier network with substantial Canadian footprint delivering audit, tax, and advisory to mid-market and public companies. Directly comparable in size, service mix, and international network affiliation model.
• Baker Tilly Canada: Canadian mid-tier accounting firm offering audit, tax, advisory, and specialized services including SR&ED and not-for-profit expertise. Closely comparable peer serving similar mid-market and owner-managed segments across Ontario.
• Crowe Soberman LLP: Toronto-based mid-market accounting firm providing audit, tax, SR&ED, cloud bookkeeping, and advisory services. Similar size, GTA concentration, and service breadth to Kreston GTA.
• RSM Canada: International mid-tier network with Canadian operations focused on middle-market companies. Competes for similar audit, tax, and advisory engagements and offers comparable cross-border capabilities.
• HLB Canada: International mid-tier accounting network with Canadian member firms offering audit, tax, and advisory. Directly comparable in structure as a network-affiliated mid-market firm competing for similar client profiles.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Canada: Big 4 firm with full audit, tax, and advisory suite across Canada. Competes with Kreston GTA for mid-cap public company, cross-border, and SOX engagements where Kreston GTA's public company team draws from Big 4 experience.
• Deloitte Canada: Big 4 firm with broad advisory, audit, and tax offerings. Relevant as an incumbent competitor for larger public company, ESG, and technology advisory mandates that Kreston GTA targets at a smaller scale.
• PwC Canada: Big 4 firm providing audit, tax, and advisory across Canada. Several Kreston GTA senior staff have prior PwC tenure, and PwC represents both a competitor and a talent source for the firm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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