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Mathew Desilets, BCom, CPA, CA, CFP

Principal, Taxation

Mathew Desilets, Principal, Taxation, Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP, Edmonton
17Years with KRP
3Professional designations

Profile

Mathew Desilets, BCom, CPA, CA, CFP, is a Principal, Taxation at Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP in Edmonton. He began his career with the firm in 2009. He provides tax planning and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, trusts and estates, and has additional experience in the wealth management industry.

Timeline

Career timeline, 2008 to 2026: Bachelor of Commerce 2008, joined KRP 2009, Chartered Accountant memberships 2011, In-Depth Tax Program 2015, In-Depth International Tax Program 2016, Certified Financial Planner 2020 2010 2008: Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta. BCom, University of Alberta 2008 2009: Began his career with the firm. 2009 Joined KRP 2011: Member, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta. Member, CICA Member, ICAA 2011 2015: Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-Depth Tax Program, Levels I, II, III. 2015 In-Depth Tax Program 2016: CPA Canada, In-Depth International Tax Program. In-Depth International Tax 2016 2020: FP Canada (CFP Designation). 2020 CFP 2026: Today. 2026 Today

Education

  • FP Canada (CFP Designation), 2020
  • CPA Canada, In-Depth International Tax Program, 2016
  • Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-Depth Tax Program, Levels I, II, III, 2015
  • Member, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, 2011
  • Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta, 2011
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta, 2008

Experience

Mathew provides tax advisory and planning services to privately owned companies and their shareholders. He focuses on corporate reorganizations, estate planning and tax compliance (personal, corporate and estate/trust). He works with clients, their families and their other advisors to design and implement planning strategies that preserve and grow their wealth.

Mathew has authored and assisted with articles for industry publications including the Canadian Tax Foundation and Video Tax News, and has presented to local and national audiences on a variety of planning and tax issues.

Professional & Community Activities

  • Member, Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (formerly CICA)
  • Member, Chartered Professional Accountants Alberta (formerly ICAA)