Rick Bouffard , CPA, CGA

Principal

About Rick

While many speak to the benefits of a player’s coach, Rick demonstrates what it is to be a client’s accountant. With an approachable nature and a desire for continued learning, Rick is an integral piece of the FCR tax team, leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit to deliver the best client service.

With over two decades of experience with the Firm, Rick uses his tax expertise to advise clients on all tax matters in estate and succession planning, income tax audits, SR & ED claims, tax planning and transactional accounting.

Services

Quick Facts

Professional Expertise

  • Accounting
  • Tax Planning
  • Income Tax Audits
  • Estate Planning
  • Succession Planning
  • SR & ED claims
  • Transactional Accounting

Education & Certifications

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

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (2010) – Advanced Tax Issues for the Owner Managed Business

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (2001-2002) – In-Depth Tax Course I, II and III

Certified General Accountants Association of Ontario (1999) – Certified General Accountant

Cambrian College (1994) – Honours Business Accounting Diploma

Related

Insights and resources

  • Northern Ontario Update: What Recent Investments Mean for Local Businesses

    Northern Ontario Update: What Recent Investments Mean for Local Businesses

    Construction on the Ring of Fire road network officially broke ground in June 2026, marking a turning point for Northern Ontario’s economy as billions in projected investment moves from future consideration to near-term reality. Between active mining projects, permanent infrastructure funding, and federal support for local manufacturers, the programs and opportunities available to local businesses…

    Francesco Modesto shared this article

  • What the SR&ED Tax Credit Can Do for Your Business

    What the SR&ED Tax Credit Can Do for Your Business

    Canada’s SR&ED program is the single largest source of federal government support for business R&D, yet many Northern Ontario companies are leaving money on the table by not claiming it. With significant changes now in effect for 2024 and beyond, including expanded eligibility and a doubled expenditure limit, there has never been a better time…

    Maddie Lavergne shared this article

  • The North Has More to Offer Than Raw Materials

    The North Has More to Offer Than Raw Materials

    For decades, Ontario’s most valuable minerals left the province as raw materials, with the real economic value captured somewhere else. That is changing fast, as billions in new investment are building the energy, transport, and refining infrastructure needed to keep that value in the North. Learn more.

    Joe Reilly shared this article