Assurance and Accounting
To run a national, provincial, or municipal government, you need to work from accurate and timely financial reporting. From audits and reviews to compilations, we offer assurance solutions that go beyond the numbers. Our team provides data with actionable insights so you can meet the goals of your constituents.
Our work includes financial compliance, introducing public reporting systems, and creating citizen dashboards for open and transparent communications between government entities and citizens.
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Our Services
Maximize your organization’s fiscal programs and navigate tight fiscal environments with detailed information from our assurance and accounting team.
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Climate transition risk and financial institutions
Canada's financial institutions are uniquely exposed to risk as domestic and global economies seek to address climate change. The results of a federal pilot project shed light on how the financial sector is responding, and the necessary steps to thrive in a net zero business environment.
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Confidence
October 07, 2024
The 7 principles for responsible AI use in local government
Artificial intelligence holds great promise for local governments, but also new risks, like privacy and cyber security concerns.
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Progress
October 07, 2024
Choosing the right talent: A guide to employee ownership and profit sharing plans
Boost business growth and employee loyalty with a well-structured ownership or profit-sharing plan that aligns with your goals and rewards top talent.
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Craig Kutarna Gates
National Leader; Provincial Leader (SK) – Public Sector
Craig Gates, MPA, is a Practice Leader with MNP’s Consulting team in Saskatchewan. Taking a collaborative approach, Craig delivers strong strategic support to executive teams and boards of directors in public companies, executive government, crown corporations, economic development agencies and Aboriginal organizations.
An experienced consultant, Craig analyzes complex organizational challenges and opportunities and develops innovative strategies to help clients reach their goals. He has successfully led diverse projects involving strategic planning, business planning, operational reviews and planning, market research and intelligence, and performance effectiveness.
Craig has almost 15 years of professional consulting experience with global, regional and local firms. He takes pride in helping organizations realize their potential while making a difference to stakeholders and the broader community. His solutions are always practical and designed to produce results.
After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in 1997, Craig went on to receive a Master of Public Administration degree from Queen’s University. Craig is a graduate of Leadership Regina, a program that develops and educates community leaders. He also co-founded the Regina Regional Economic Development Authority’s Future Leaders Group.