Accounting & Tax Acquisitions in Canada

Employer.com, a workforce management and business solutions provider, has acquired Canadian bookkeeping and tax services startup Bench Accounting for an undisclosed sum. The deal follows Bench’s abrupt shutdown in late December 2024 and is intended to restore continuity for Bench customers by keeping the platform accessible, preserving data, and retaining existing in-house bookkeeping support.

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, announced the acquisition of RTC Consulting, a Canadian SR&ED (scientific research and experimental development) tax consultancy. The deal expands Ryan’s SR&ED services and technical expertise across Canada, with RTC founder and majority shareholder Peter Kustec joining Ryan as a Principal.

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, acquired Mentor Works, an Ontario-based firm specializing in government funding and grants. The deal expands Ryan’s government funding and grants practice for clients with Canadian operations, with 27 Mentor Works team members joining Ryan and founder Bernadeen McLeod taking a leadership role within Ryan’s grants practice.

Consero Global LLC acquired the assets of Positive Venture Group (PVG), a Canadian provider of outsourced finance services. Ottawa-based PVG expands Consero’s Finance as a Service capabilities and strengthens its presence in Canada, including expertise with NetSuite and services such as outsourced accounting, FP&A, and virtual CFO support.

Ryan, a global tax services and software provider, acquired Burgess Cawley Sullivan (BCS), a property tax consulting and real estate appraisal firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The deal expands Ryan’s property tax capabilities and client relationships in Western Canada, adding BCS’s team of 33 professionals to Ryan’s operations.