Vishal Grover is a Business Advisor with 18 years of experience working alongside Small and Mid-sized Enterprises. Building on that background, Vishal leads a multi-disciplinary team that services businesses in areas that include tax planning and compliance, government (CRA) audits, corporate restructuring and estate planning.

360-Advisory

Vishal focuses on a 360-degree approach to understand the background of a client relationship. This strategy includes gaining a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s corporate structures, growth expectations, current accounting systems, existing wills, disputes or potential risks and family compositions.  Vishal then works together with clients to develop a tailored roadmap personalized for their respective objectives.

CRA Audits

In matters involving the Canada Revenue Agency, Vishal has established a track record of reaching favourable outcomes for clients acting as a representative to businesses and individuals facing significant tax disputes and audits. Vishal and his team provide thorough representation support, determining a ‘roll up the sleeve’ approach once a proactive strategy has been agreed upon.  

Career Trajectory

Vishal started his career at KPMG, a global Big Four accounting firm, gaining exposure to complex engagements and a large portfolio of clients. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found an accounting practice in 2011, in which he envisioned bringing big firm infrastructure while keeping the direct client supportive experience like a boutique firm to the SME market.

Firm Management

In Vishal’s capacity as Managing Partner at SME – a multi-partner accounting and advisory firm, he is directly involved in the firm’s management activities including compliance, infrastructure, financial reporting, operations, and corporate growth strategy. Vishal’s forward-thinking and solution-seeking approach to firm management has enabled him to become an advisor to other CPA firms looking to enhance performance and structure.

Digital Transformation

Over the last decade, Vishal embraced digital transformation and technology-driven solutions for SME and clients. Through hands-on experiences, he developed a deep understanding of IT architecture, network environments, data management, cloud-solutions, and cybersecurity.  Today, Vishal works with a team of IT engineers to create solutions based on a ground level understanding of businesses’ operations including document management, remote access, communication and collaboration to implement a complete technology solution.

Mentorship

Vishal is a registered mentor with CPA Ontario, actively supporting and advising students pursuing their CPA designations.