Why Choose GGFL as Your Accounting Firm?
At GGFL, we have been around long enough to know that when it comes to personal and business finance solutions, there is no such thing as one-size-fits-all.
Our advisors combine deep tax, assurance and business expertise to uncover the opportunities behind your numbers, helping you achieve your business and personal financial goals.
Our values shape how we work every day. We build trusting relationships, pursue continuous improvement, apply our expertise with purpose and hold ourselves accountable—to each other and to our clients.
Expertise
We are dedicated to developing, sharing and applying our expertise.
Continuous
improvement
We are always asking questions and seeking opportunities for innovation and growth.
Trusting
relationships
We are committed to building strong relationships within our firm, with our clients and in our community.
Accountability
We all share the responsibility of owning, knowing and doing what needs to be done.
Specialist Expertise at Your Disposal
Tax Expertise
Your financial situation is unique, and every important decision has tax implications. Making decisions that lead to long-term success means understanding not only the tax impact today, but the opportunities and consequences for tomorrow. Strategic tax advice is at the centre of our work with clients. Our team combines deep technical expertise with practical insight to provide personalized advice and navigate the complexities of tax legislation and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements—helping you make confident decisions today while positioning you for the future.
Seeing Beyond the Numbers
Helping you meet your long-term business and personal goals takes much more than preparing financial statements and tax returns. Our team is dedicated to learning about your unique goals, opportunities and challenges to deliver proactive solutions that will help you succeed.
Our Team Approach
As a client of GGFL, you will benefit from the services of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team. Our advisors work together to leverage their individual areas of expertise to discover how best to achieve your business and personal financial goals.
Client Service Excellence
Exceptional client service starts with building relationships that last. At GGFL, you’ll work with a dedicated team that takes the time to understand your goals, anticipate opportunities, and provide proactive advice throughout the year. We believe the best outcomes come from being accessible, responsive, and invested in your long-term success.
Every client is supported by a dedicated Partner and Manager who know your business and financial objectives. When appropriate, a second Partner serves as a File Quality Reviewer, adding another layer of expertise and oversight to help ensure the advice you receive is thorough, thoughtful, and tailored to your needs.
So how are we doing?
In November 2024, we invited all of our clients to participate in an independent client service survey, and more than 450 clients responded. We were proud to see nearly 80% of respondents rate their overall satisfaction as 9 or 10 out of 10, reflecting the trust and long-term relationships we’ve built with our clients.
Technology + Innovation
GGFL is a paperless work environment. We continue to invest in leading-edge technology to take advantage of the added efficiency, and thankfully, we are ready to work remotely when needed.
We give all clients access to a secure, easy-to-use file-sharing and transfer service. It’s a quick, efficient and secure system for sharing documents and protects your most sensitive information. Year-end financial statements, reports, documents, accounting files—any and all documents we need to share are transferred electronically in the secure environment.
Quality
Expertise is about keeping up with the ever-changing legislative and professional landscape. It’s why professional development is a key requirement for every member of our GGFL team, from Partner to Co-op student.
In fact, continuous improvement is at the heart of the GGFL culture and one of our four Core Values.
GGFL’s Director of People and Culture, Professional Practice Committee, and Tax leadership team oversee training, technical development, and knowledge sharing across the firm, helping ensure our advisors remain at the leading edge of accounting, assurance, tax, and advisory services.
GGFL’s Place in Ottawa and Beyond
For 80 years, GGFL has been part of Ottawa’s business community, helping individuals, families, and organizations navigate financial decisions with confidence. While we’ve grown alongside our clients, our approach focuses on building long-term relationships rooted in trust, technical excellence, and practical advice.
Our roots in the National Capital Region give us a deep understanding of the local business landscape. We work with entrepreneurs, privately owned businesses, healthcare professionals, not-for-profit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals and families, providing integrated accounting, tax, assurance, and advisory services that evolve with their needs.
As a member of DFK International, a global association of independent accounting firms, we also support clients whose needs extend beyond Canada’s borders.
- Expanding internationally
- Managing cross-border tax considerations
- Operating in multiple jurisdictions
You can benefit from trusted expertise backed by an international network while continuing to work with your local GGFL advisors.
Beyond serving clients, we’re committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work. Through local partnerships, volunteerism, industry leadership, and support for community organizations, we believe we can contribute to Ottawa’s long-term success alongside the businesses and families we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
We work with privately owned businesses, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, high-net-worth individuals and families, not-for-profit organizations, and growing companies across a wide range of industries. Our services are tailored to each client’s goals, whether they require tax planning, accounting, assurance, or strategic business advice.
Since 1946, we’ve built our reputation by combining technical expertise with long-term relationships. Rather than focusing solely on annual compliance, we provide proactive advice to help clients identify opportunities, navigate change, and make informed financial decisions throughout the year.
Every client works with a dedicated engagement team led by a Partner. Your Partner understands your business, objectives, and evolving priorities and coordinates specialists across our firm when needed. This ensures you receive integrated advice while maintaining a consistent point of contact.
GGFL is a member of DFK International, providing our clients with access to trusted accounting professionals worldwide. Whether you’re expanding internationally, have U.S. tax obligations, or operate across multiple jurisdictions, we coordinate with our global network to provide seamless support.
The process begins with a conversation about your goals, current challenges, and future plans. From there, we’ll recommend the services and team members best suited to your needs and outline how we’ll work together moving forward. We also provide ongoing support and guidance, adapting our support to reflect your evolving needs.
Our advisors have extensive experience working with privately owned businesses, healthcare professionals, not-for-profit organizations, real estate, construction, professional services, and high-net-worth individuals. We bring industry-specific insight alongside integrated accounting, tax, and advisory expertise.
At GGFL, we believe proactive communication is essential to good advice. Our teams stay in touch throughout the year to discuss changing regulations, planning opportunities, and business developments that may affect your financial decisions. We also share timely tax and business updates through client communications, articles, and our social media channels, helping clients stay informed between meetings. You can also explore our online Resource Centre for practical insights and guidance on a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory topics.
