Our Story

During our time at KPMG, we witnessed countless small and medium-sized businesses struggling to access the same caliber of financial expertise that Fortune 500 companies receive as a matter of course. These businesses deserved better than cookie-cutter bookkeeping services or junior-level support – they needed Big Four quality without the Big Four price tag.

That’s when we realized we needed to build something different.

Our Founders’ Journey

Both HAT Accounting founders are KPMG veterans who bring complementary expertise to serve businesses across all industries. Our founding partner combines Big Four advisory experience with real-world entrepreneurship – having helped non-profits implement public sector accounting standards, worked alongside fast-paced technology companies accessing cutting-edge accounting software and AI tools, and operated their own e-commerce store. Growing up supporting the family business, they developed an early passion for helping small businesses thrive without enterprise-level costs.

Our co-founder, an ex-Big Four manager, brings deep operational expertise from managing a $600+ million New York accounting firm’s complete outsourcing operations and overseeing large publicly traded company audits. This unique combination of advisory, technology, entrepreneurial, and management experience allows us to deliver sophisticated solutions that scale with your business.

What Makes Us Different

From day one, HAT Accounting was designed around four core principles missing in the global accounting landscape:

• Personalized Client Relationships: You work directly with experienced professionals, not junior staff
• Cutting-Edge Technology Integration: We leverage the same advanced tools and AI-powered solutions used by major corporations
• Uncompromising Professional Standards: Big Four quality control and methodology in everything we do
• Entrepreneurial Understanding: Having owned and operated businesses ourselves, we understand your challenges firsthand

We weren’t interested in becoming just another bookkeeping firm competing on price alone. Instead, we reimagined what professional financial services could look like for growing businesses worldwide, combining our Big Four training with a boutique firm’s personal touch and an entrepreneur’s practical perspective.

Global Reach, Local Care

Operating from our Ottawa headquarters, we serve clients across Canada, the United States, and internationally. Our cloud-based technology platform provides real-time financial insights and seamless collaboration across time zones, while maintaining the security standards expected by publicly traded companies.

Our approach isn’t just about maintaining accurate books – it’s about becoming a strategic partner in your business growth, whether you’re a tech startup navigating recurring revenue models, a non-profit implementing new standards, an e-commerce business managing multi-channel sales, or a service company scaling operations.

Our Commitment

Like all entrepreneurs, we’ve learned that building something meaningful takes exceptional people and clients who believe in your vision. We’re grateful for both, and we’re committed to proving that trust every single day – delivering the sophisticated financial expertise your business deserves, regardless of where in the world you call home or what industry drives your passion.

Because every business deserves Big Four expertise. Not everyone should pay Big Four prices.