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Your chartered professional accountant in Kitchener.

Personal, professional, and results-driven accounting services led by a CPA who genuinely cares about your financial success.

Accounting built around your goals

Accountant Kitchener provides trusted, end-to-end financial management for individuals, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses across Kitchener. We specialize in tax filing, bookkeeping, payroll, and CPA advisory services, delivered with the precision of a large firm and the personal attention of a local accountant.

Whether you are a student filing your first return, a self-employed professional managing quarterly HST, or a small business owner navigating corporate tax, we have the expertise to guide you through every step clearly and efficiently.

Our Mission

To be the most accessible, trusted, and results-focused accounting firm in Kitchener. Every client, regardless of the size of their business or complexity of their return, deserves clear advice, prompt service, and a partner they can rely on year after year.

Our Story

Accountant Kitchener was built after recognizing a common challenge: business owners and individuals were spending too much time dealing with financial complexity and too little time on growth. We built a practice that combines deep CPA expertise with genuine accessibility, where your calls get answered, your questions are explained clearly, and your deadlines are never missed.

Serving Kitchener since 2019, we have helped hundreds of residents and businesses get their finances structured, compliant, and optimized.

What we deliver

  • Personal T1 tax returns with maximized deductions
  • Corporate T2 filings, accurate and on time
  • HST/GST registration and quarterly returns
  • Monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting
  • Payroll processing and T4 preparation
  • Tax planning and CPA advisory
  • Small business startup and incorporation
  • CRA correspondence and dispute support

By the numbers

  • 6+ years serving Kitchener
  • 500+ personal and corporate tax returns filed
  • 98% client retention rate
  • 5.0 stars on Google Reviews
  • CPA Canada member firm
Meet your CPA

Ibtahaj Hashmi, CPA, FCCA

Ibtahaj Hashmi is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Canada) and Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA, UK) with over 18 years of experience across accounting, financial reporting, governance, and regulated environments in Canada and internationally.

An alumnus of Oxford and the University of Salford, Ibtahaj brings a rare combination of global perspective and local Kitchener expertise. His practice philosophy is simple: clients should spend less time worrying about taxes and more time building their future. He provides structured, transparent, and responsive advisory, ensuring every client understands their financial position and options at each stage.

CPAChartered Professional Accountant (CPA Canada)
FCCAFellow Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA, UK)
18+Years of professional experience
OxfordAnd University of Salford alumnus

The people behind Accountant Kitchener

Our team of accounting, tax, and bookkeeping professionals brings decades of combined experience to every client engagement.

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Ibtahaj Hashmi
Director, Accounting, Tax and Advisory

CPA Canada and FCCA (UK). 18+ years across financial reporting, governance, and tax advisory in Canada and internationally. Oxford and University of Salford alumnus.

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Daniel Morrison
Senior Tax Consultant

6+ years in Canadian and international tax planning. Helps businesses optimize tax structures with a client-first approach and relentless focus on efficiency and compliance.

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Sarah Whitman
Accounting Manager

Oversees accounting operations and month-end processes for client engagements. Ensures accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all financial reporting deliverables.

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Danyal Shah
Senior Bookkeeper

Experienced in QuickBooks, Xero, and cloud accounting across SMBs in e-commerce, construction, and professional services.

Accountant Kitchener is a dedicated accounting service by IH CPA, a CPA Canada member firm serving clients across Ontario.

What our clients say

★★★★★5.0 / 5 on Google
★★★★★

"Ibtehaj was professional, efficient, and very knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend for anyone looking for reliable accounting services."

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Janet Campitelli-Montgomery
Google Review
★★★★★

"Top-notch services without charging an arm and a leg. As a small business owner and Realtor, I appreciate their affordability and the fact that they never compromise on quality. Hashmi became a trusted advisor for my business."

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Syed Rizvi
Google Review
★★★★★

"As a student, filing taxes felt confusing and overwhelming, but the team made the entire process simple and stress-free. Incredibly patient and took the time to explain everything clearly. Highly recommend."

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Haris Iqbal
Google Review

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Accountant Kitchener is a dedicated accounting service by IH CPA, a CPA Canada member firm.

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