Finding the right accounting firm isn't just about finding someone who can file a tax return. It's about finding a partner who understands your situation, stays consistent from year to year, and gives you proactive advice — not just reactive paperwork. That's exactly what we built CMP Accounting Professional Corporation to be.
One Firm. Three Types of Clients. Deep Expertise in Each.
Every client is different, and cookie-cutter tax preparation isn't good enough when your money is on the line. At CMP Accounting, we've structured our services around the three most common situations people in the Ottawa area face:
Personal Tax — Getting Every Credit You're Entitled To
Personal income tax in Canada is more complicated than most people realize. Between RRSP deductions, TFSA planning, rental income, investment gains, pension income splitting, medical expense credits, home buyers' amounts, and the ever-changing CRA rules, it's easy to miss something that costs you money.
Colin MacPhee, CPA personally oversees every T1 personal tax return that goes through CMP Accounting. We serve individuals across Kanata, Stittsville, Carleton Place, and the broader Ottawa-west corridor — including those with:
- Employment income with multiple T4s or mid-year job changes
- Investment income, capital gains, and RRSP/TFSA optimization
- Rental property income and expenses
- Pension income and CPP/OAS optimization for retirees
- Life events like marriage, divorce, a new child, or a home purchase
- US income or cross-border reporting requirements
Our flat-fee pricing means you know exactly what you're paying before we start — no hourly surprises at filing time.
Sole Proprietors — Running a Business Under Your Own Name
If you're self-employed, freelancing, or operating a trades or service business without a corporation, you're a sole proprietor. And your taxes are a step above a standard T1 — which is exactly why working with a CPA matters.
We help sole proprietors across Ottawa and eastern Ontario with:
- T2125 business income and expense reporting — done correctly, with every legitimate deduction captured
- GST/HST registration and quarterly or annual filing — including the Quick Method election for eligible businesses
- Bookkeeping and record-keeping systems — so you're not scrambling every April
- Vehicle and home office deductions — with the right documentation to survive a CRA review
- Instalment payment planning — so you're not hit with a surprise balance owing in April
- Incorporation analysis — when your income grows to the point where incorporating makes financial sense
Whether you're a contractor working out of Stittsville, a consultant in Kanata North, or a tradesperson serving the Carleton Place area, we know the compliance requirements and tax strategies that apply to your work.
Corporations — T2 Returns and Year-Round Advisory
Running an incorporated business comes with real tax advantages — but also more complex compliance requirements. CMP Accounting provides full T2 corporate tax preparation and year-round advisory for owner-managed corporations across Ontario, including:
- T2 corporate income tax returns — filed accurately and on time
- Small business deduction planning — keeping your active business income taxed at the lowest rate available
- Shareholder salary vs. dividend optimization — determining the most tax-efficient way to extract income from your company
- Payroll and remittances — set up and filed correctly so you stay onside with CRA
- GST/HST compliance — registration, quarterly filing, and annual reconciliation
- Year-end planning — timing income, bonuses, and expenses to minimize your combined personal and corporate tax
- Bookkeeping — monthly or quarterly, depending on your needs
We work with incorporated professionals, construction companies, retail businesses, health care providers, and many other types of owner-managed corporations. If you're in the Ottawa area and your corporate tax return has been a source of stress, we'd like to change that.
Why Consistent Staff Matters — And What We Do Differently
At bigger firms, it's common to meet with a partner once and then have your file handled by a different staff member every year. That approach might work for large public companies with standardized processes — but it doesn't serve individuals and small businesses well.
At CMP Accounting, we deliberately keep our team consistent. Colin MacPhee, CPA is the principal of the firm and is directly involved in reviewing and signing off on every file. Our support staff are trained and retained so that the person who knows your file this year is the same person working on it next year.
This consistency means:
- We already know your situation going into each tax season
- We can flag changes that affect you proactively — not reactively
- You build a real relationship with your accountant, not a new one every April
- Your long-term tax planning is actually connected from year to year
Colin MacPhee, CPA — Experience That Covers Your Whole Financial Picture
Colin MacPhee holds the CPA designation and is a member in good standing of CPA Ontario. His background spans public accounting, CFO-level financial leadership, and hands-on experience with a wide range of personal and corporate tax scenarios. That combination — technical accounting training plus real-world business experience — is what separates a good tax return from good tax planning.
Colin works with clients at all stages: individuals filing for the first time, growing sole proprietors thinking about incorporation, and established corporations looking for a reliable long-term accounting partner.
Serving Kanata, Stittsville, Carleton Place, and All of Ottawa
CMP Accounting offers in-person appointments in Kanata, Stittsville, and Carleton Place, with virtual service available across Ontario. Whether you prefer to meet face-to-face or work entirely online, we accommodate both.
Our clients come from every corner of Ottawa's west end — Kanata North's tech community, Stittsville's residential and commercial base, Carleton Place's small business community, and everything in between.
Get Started Today
If you're looking for an accounting firm that treats you like a person — not a file number — CMP Accounting is ready to help.
Sole proprietors, individuals, and corporations welcome. Contact CMP Accounting to book a consultation. Serving Kanata, Stittsville, Carleton Place, and clients across Ontario.