Allan Sawiak, CPA, CA, CAFA, TEP, is a Partner, Taxation at Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP in Edmonton, Alberta, and the firm’s farm tax specialist. Since joining KRP in 2000 he has advised on agricultural tax, family farmland and estate planning, and government agricultural programs, guiding farm clients through acquisitions, divestitures and succession planning.
Numerous CICA, CPA Alberta, CPA Canada and other advanced tax courses, 1999 to present
CAFA, Canadian Association of Farm Advisors, 2008
Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta, 1993 to 1997
Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction, University of Alberta, 1989 to 1993
Experience
Allan focuses on corporate and partnership reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and personal and corporate income tax compliance. He handles estate and tax planning for owner-managed companies and personal and corporate tax planning for family farm operations. He also supervises personal and corporate tax returns for farm clients and filings under the special farm programs open to family farm operations.
Allan has presented on many topics to clients, staff, financial institutions, farm organizations and the public, and presents regularly at farm tax conferences.
Professional and Community Activities
Member, Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (formerly CICA)
Member, Chartered Professional Accountants Alberta
Member, Canadian Tax Foundation
Member, Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA)
Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Member, Edmonton Lawyer and Accountant Tax Discussion Group
