Who is James R. Playford?

I obtained my Honours Business Administration degree from Waterloo Lutheran University in 1972. I trained as a C.A. student with Touche Ross & Co. (now known as Deloitte-Touche) and received my Chartered Accountant designation in December of 1974. I have been an employee in a National accounting firm, and a partner in a Regional accounting firm. I became proprietor of my own accounting practice in April of 1992, sharing office space with my associates, R. E. (Bob) Greer, C A., and Frank J. Eichorn, C.A. The association benefits include sharing an accounting technician and office manager, sharing a progressive computerized office environment, and proximity to an income tax specialist in Bob Greer.

I have years of giving specialized accounting advice to small and medium sized owner-managed businesses. I am experienced in statutorily-required audits for corporations, as well as audits of non-profit housing projects.

Services I can provide include:

• preparation of financial statements with audit, review, or compilation reports.
• feasibility studies and business plans.
• personal and corporate income tax return filings.
• valuation and other management consulting activities.
• acting as your representative in any dispute resolution with Canada Revenue Agency (formerly Revenue Canada).
• estate planning and specialized income tax planning.

Personal Information

• Married and still devoted to wife Trudie.
• Two fully grown sons, Jeff , and Mike.
• Member, Knox Presbyterian Church.
• Member, Lakeshore Lions Hockey Team.
• Coach, Waterloo Minor Hockey Association, for 10 years.
• Past member, K-W OldTimers Hockey League.
• Past President, and long time member, K-W Kinsmen Club.
• Past Treasurer, Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Association.
• Author of Kitchener-Waterloo's "Business Startup Guide".