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Premier professional services in the heart of rural Ontario. Caring for our clients. Caring for our team.
Expertise that works for you.
Accounting Services
For over 65 years, Ward & Uptigrove has uniquely approached our clients’ corporate and personal financial needs. We’ve listened, identified gaps and developed services to support small business owners.
Business Advisory Services
Make confident decisions with practical, forward-thinking guidance. We help you improve performance, strengthen profitability, and plan for long-term growth with advice tailored to your business goals.
Tax Services for Business Owners
Business owners face rising costs, labour shortages, and changing reporting requirements. The right team of experts helps you navigate these challenges with confidence.
Bookkeeping & Software Consulting
Accounting and bookkeeping require precision and smart time management. Our experienced team delivers efficient, accurate, and reliable services you can count on.
Human Resources Solutions
While you’re focused on being the best at your business, we can give you peace of mind knowing our professionals are helping you with your human resources needs.
Wealth Management
You’ve worked hard to get where you are now, and you have big plans for the future. Focus on what matters to you, and let your team of Ward & Uptigrove financial professionals work together to secure your path to financial success.
“We needed an accounting firm who could provide a suite of professional services. From everyday accounting services and HR solutions to succession planning and long-term financial advice, Ward & Uptigrove met every one of our requirements.”
– Steve Meulensteen, President, Meulensteen Tire and Auto Service
Small town values.
Downtown expertise.
Small town values alongside downtown expertise means personal consideration, optimized solutions and professionals who care. For over 65 years, Ward & Uptigrove has uniquely approached our clients’ corporate and personal financial needs and offered integrated services.
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- Families
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- Organizations
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- Trust and respect are fundamental
- Partners, principals and team members talk, and listen
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Practical insights and updates on accounting, tax, and business developments from the Ward & Uptigrove team.
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Join Us for a Farm Succession Presentation
Farm Succession: Planning Beyond Today Planning for the future of your farm involves more than passing down assets—it requires thoughtful consideration of financial, tax, and family dynamics to help ensure a successful transition. Ward & Uptigrove’s Agriculture Group invites you to attend Farm Succession: Planning Beyond Today, a complimentary presentation focused on helping farm families…
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Staff Updates & Announcements
Staff Updates We are proud to congratulate the following staff members on their development and progression into new roles. Agriculture Department Progressions Zack Boertien Senior Accountant Tax Department Progressions Lydia Ossendyver Tax Manager New Staff Welcome! We are thrilled to welcome the following new staff members to our team: Joshua Dryden Tax Manager, CPA, CA,…
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Landlord or Employer? Can it be both?
Landlord or Employer? Can it be Both? Short Answer: Yes, it can be both. Our HR Solutions team regularly hears from employer clients who include rental housing as a condition of employment. Employers need to know that they may become landlords under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, Ontario (“RTA 2006”) when they provide housing to employees. This…