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Michael W. McAllister, CPA

Michael McAllister, CPA is a sole practitioner providing client-focused management advisory, accounting and taxation services to individuals, small business and the self-employed.

After more than three decades in industry, Michael took a well-deserved break before embarking on the next phase of his career, that of assisting small businesses and entrepreneurs maximize their profits and business growth potential.

Michael has experience at various levels in industries as diverse as consulting engineering, mortgage insurance and retail gas marketing. His management experience spans governance, finance, accounting, strategic planning, IT, facilities, and operations. Most recently, as the former Chief Financial Officer and a Principal of a leading consulting engineering firm, Michael helped shape and grow a small 40-person firm into a 225 person multi-disciplinary firm with three offices in the GTA and an office in the U.S.

Michael combines his extensive management and boardroom experience with his “roll-up-your-sleeves” operating style to convert business ideas into reality.

Michael firmly believes in giving back to the community through his volunteer activities. He currently sits on the board of the Northumberland Hill Hospital, and several board committees, and is the current chair of NHH’s Finance and Audit committee. Michael previously served as a Director with the Northumberland United Way for six years and spent two years as its Treasurer. Michael has also served as Assistant-Treasurer, and then later served four years as Treasurer, of the Rotary Club of Cobourg.

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Decades of Experience

"As a small business owner, I rely on Michael McAllister for everything related to my corporate accounting and personal tax returns. His depth of knowledge and decades of experience with small business makes him an invaluable part of my team. He is a trusted advisor, offers fantastic service, and has ethics beyond reproach. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for personal or small business accounting services."

- Jennifer Haslett, President, RedBirch Consulting Ltd.

Professional and Prompt Service

“I have used Michael McAllister for several years now and am very happy with his professional and prompt service. Michael has always been wonderful about answering all of my questions and concerns regarding filing my taxes and his expertise is without question.”

- C. Barnes – Personal Tax Client

Very Helpful

"We were looking to move from the USA to Canada and needed information regarding the transfer of our IRAs to avoid unnecessary taxes. Michael McAllister was very helpful, and although he could not help us directly, because the service we needed was not a part of his business, he immediately gave us a recommendation, which lead us to a broker who dealt with across-the-border assets management. We were very happy with this broker. Prior to contacting Michael, We had spent weeks calling financial management companies, asset brokers and banks in the USA and Canada without any luck. Thank you Michael."

- Frank Ardito, Arizona

Client Experience is Crucial

"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Michael for the last 5+ years. As a Financial Advisor, I work in the relationship business and a positive client experience is crucial. It is comforting to know that my clients' concerns will be handled in a professional, courteous and timely manner when working with McAllister CPA. Michael has been a valuable resource to my practice and I would highly recommend his services to anyone."

- Devon Tannahill,

Financial Advisor, 

CI Assante Wealh Management