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.

Insights

  • Performance

    March 28, 2024

    2023 year-end tax considerations

    We review important legislative changes in 2023-24 and what you need to consider to manage your personal and corporate income tax liability before the end of 2023.

  • Progress

    March 28, 2024

    New Trust Reporting Rules – Are You Ready?

    Find out more about proposed new federal trust reporting rules which would increase disclosure requirements, and what you can do to prepare for them.

  • Confidence

    March 28, 2024

    Bare trusts: Many Ontario farmers expected to have new tax filing requirements

    The end of 2023 brings a new tax filing burden for farmers with regards to bare trusts. Learn how this new legislation with have a significant impact.

Contact our Public Sector Team

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.