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OACO Professional Services, CPA

A CPA firm built around evidence,not assurances.

We are a forward-thinking accounting and advisory firm committed to delivering world-class financial services that empower businesses and individuals to achieve sustainable growth. Founded by experienced Certified Public Accountants, OACO bridges the gap between compliance and strategic financial management through technology-driven solutions, serving clients across Canada and internationally.

29+ years
In practice
200+
Clients served
IFRS · ISA
Standards-aligned
In-house
Compliance technology
Our story

Founded to make compliance something you can prove

OACO Professional Services, CPA was established with a clear vision: to redefine how businesses and individuals experience financial services. Our firm brings together seasoned accounting professionals, tax specialists, auditors and business advisors who share a common passion for precision, integrity and client empowerment.

Whether you are a startup seeking foundational bookkeeping, a growing enterprise navigating complex tax regulations, or a multinational organization requiring robust audit and assurance, our team delivers tailored solutions that align with your goals and circumstances.

At OACO we serve a broad spectrum of clients: entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational corporations, public sector organizations and non-profit entities. Our experience spans financial services, technology, healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, retail and professional services, which lets us bring cross-industry insight to every engagement.

Financial statements and working papers reviewed at a desk

"The workpaper is the argument. If the evidence is not in the file, the conclusion does not exist."

How we approach every engagement

Purpose

What we are here to do

Our Mission

To empower businesses and individuals with reliable financial insight, innovative tools and expert guidance that drive sustainable growth and long-term success.

Our Vision

To be a leading global accounting and advisory firm known for transforming how businesses manage, understand and grow their finances.

Our values

The standards we hold ourselves to

01

Integrity

We uphold the highest ethical standards in everything we do, and we document the reasoning behind our conclusions.

02

Excellence

We deliver quality, accuracy and professionalism on a predictable schedule, not at the last minute.

03

Innovation

We use technology and AI-assisted tools where they improve the evidence, never to replace professional judgement.

04

Client Success

Your growth is the measure. We explain the finding, the consequence and the remedy in plain terms.

05

Collaboration

We work as partners rather than service providers, with your team inside the process instead of outside it.

Independence, confidentiality and professional scepticism are not values we list — they are conditions of doing the work.

How we work

A repeatable method, documented at every stage

Engagements follow the same four stages whether the work is an audit, a compliance review or an advisory mandate. What changes is the scope and the standard applied.

01

Scope and risk

We agree the objective, the framework and the evidence expected before fieldwork starts, so there are no surprises about what the file must contain.

02

Evidence and testing

Work is performed against a documented program. Every conclusion carries its support, and every gap is recorded rather than carried in conversation.

03

Review and quality

A second reviewer clears the file against ISQM 1 expectations before anything is issued, with review notes retained on the record.

04

Reporting and follow-through

You receive the report, a findings register with owners and dates, and a re-testing plan for the items that are not yet resolved.

Technology · MVAF

What makes us different

Our proprietary AI-powered financial insight platform, MVAF, provides real-time analytics, predictive modeling and automated compliance tracking that goes beyond traditional accounting. Human expertise and automation work on the same record, so decisions are faster and the support is already in the file.

  • CPA-led expertise with global perspective
  • Technology-driven accounting solutions
  • AI-powered financial insights through the MVAF platform
  • Personalized service tailored to each client
  • Strong compliance and governance focus
Financial analytics dashboard on screen
Standards

Frameworks we work to

The standard applied is named in the engagement letter, and it governs the evidence we collect.

IFRS / ASPE

Financial reporting

Preparation, compilation and audit work under the framework your stakeholders expect, private or public interest.

ISA

Audit and assurance

Assurance engagements performed to International Standards on Auditing, with conclusions tied to tested evidence.

ISQM 1

Quality management

Firm-level quality objectives, engagement quality reviews and monitoring, documented as the standard requires.

IPSAS

Public sector

Public sector reporting and audit support where donor, ministry or statutory reporting applies.

AML / FINTRAC

Compliance programs

Design, independent testing and remediation of AML/KYC programs for regulated entities and MSBs.

CRA

Tax compliance

Corporate filings, year-end coordination and the working papers that support the positions taken.

Talk to a CPA about your next year-end

Tell us what you report on and who you report to. We will confirm scope, timing and the evidence we need before any work begins.