Joel A. Humphrey , CPA, CA

Partner

About Joel

Joel offers comprehensive accounting, taxation and assurance-related services to private enterprises across a variety of industries. With over two decades of experience, Joel has developed a deep understanding of the issues and challenges faced by the entrepreneurial community in Canada.

Joel adds value to the decision-making process by assisting his clients in making timely and informed business decisions while managing growth, building sustainable enterprise value and mitigating risk.

In addition, Joel provides advisory services in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and inter-generational business transfers by advising on business strategy, deal structure, tax efficiency, due diligence, valuation, financing, and negotiating the terms of purchase or sale terms.

As the firm’s professional practice leader, Joel is responsible for overseeing quality management while overseeing the firm’s information and emerging technology strategy.

Quick Facts

Professional Expertise

  • Assurance
  • Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Finance

Affiliations

  • Board member for the Auditing & Assurance Standards Board of Canada (AASB) (2019-2025)
  • CISA (2009)
  • CPA Canada (Since 2013)
  • CPA Ontario (Since 2006)

Education & Certifications

Generative AI for CPA’s Certificate (2024)

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (2012) – Chartered Professional Accountant

Information Systems Audit and Control Association (2009) – Chartered Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (2006) – Certified Information Systems Auditor

Carleton University (2003) – Honours Bachelor of Commerce Accounting & Operations Management

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