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

  • Agility

    July 17, 2025

    Three ways to create a more efficient practice with technology

    From cloud access to smarter decisions, explore how digital tools can streamline operations and improve security for your dental or medical practice.

  • Progress

    July 15, 2025

    Looking beyond tax — planning for the use and ownership of the family vacation property

    Owning and managing a family vacation property between generations requires you to consider more than just the tax questions.

  • Confidence

    July 15, 2025

    Cyber on the farm: The most common attacks that target farms

    As Canadian farms continue to embrace cutting-edge digital tools, they’re becoming prime targets for cyberattacks.

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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.