HILLSTEAD, Ryan: CPA, CGA, B. Ed., CAFA®

I grew up in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Upon completion of my Bachelor of Education from the University of Regina I spent nine years teaching in England, South Korea and in Regina. In 2010 I left teaching to pursue a career in accounting. Over the past 10 years I obtained my CGA Designation, had 3 kids, and have worked my way to becoming a partner in Cogent CPA LLP. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, being physically active, playing and coaching a variety of sports, volunteering in the community, going to concerts, and spending time at the lake.

Tax Services:- Tax planning ( personal and corporate) -Preparation of tax returns for individuals, corporations, estates, trusts, not-for-profit organizations -Bookkeeping, Payroll, Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes – Review Engagement and Compilation Engagement Financial Statement Preparation -Budgeting and Projections -AgriInvest and AgriStability -Estate and Succession Planning -Business Consulting

Literally from day one in my accounting career I began working with farms. I started with bookkeeping, preparation of T1 tax returns and preparation of AgriStabilty Applications. I then began preparing Review and Compilation Financial Statements and T2 tax Returns. I have been involved in tax planning ( Section 85 rollovers, Reorganizations and freezes, Succession plans) and now have added Reviewing all the various types of work we complete for our Agriculture based clients.

Member: CPA Saskatchewan