AALBERS, Joel: CPA, CGA, CAFA®

I started working as a co-op student for a small independent accounting firm in 2007. That firm was then purchased by Collins Barrow in 2010, which then merged with MNP in 2018. Through all of these changes, I have maintained a consistent relationship with my agricultural clients.

I obtained my designation as a Certified General Accountant a number of years ago and currently have the CPA, CGA designation due to the recent merger of the 3 accounting bodies.

I work for the MNP office in Strathroy, which has a substantial amount of agricultural clients. Along with financial statements and income tax returns, I also complete year-end tax planning with a number of our agricultural clients. I have also completed the incorporation of personally owned farms and completed rollovers of personal farm assets into an already existing corporation.

I have been working with agricultural clients for around 10 years. The farms include cash crops, dairy, chicken (layers and broilers), swine, turkey, and goats. I also represent the firm at both the Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock and the Poultry Show in London.

I am married with two kids and a third on the way.

Member: CPA Ontario