VICTORIA – Hayes Stewart Little, & Co., one of Vancouver Island’s major professional accounting and advisory firms, has announced that they have joined Grant Thornton LLP, Canada.
This merger will result in enhanced services for clients by offering a broader range of local and global resources and expertise. It will also bring the added benefit of a new combination of leadership, experience and enriched national services, all of which will help clients with future growth opportunities.
“This is both a pivotal and exciting time for us as a firm,” said Dan Little, Partner, B.A. (UVIC), CFE, FCPA, FCA, Hayes Stewart Little & Co. “One that comes with the exceptional opportunity to join a likeminded national firm that shares our appreciation and commitment to clients, communities and private businesses.
“In joining forces we’ll be better positioned to meet the evolving needs of our clients with the same exceptional service and personal attention they’ve come to expect.”
“We’re truly honoured to welcome Hayes Stewart Little & Co. and a team of 47 staff, including 7 partners and 3 principals, into the firm,” said Norm Raynard, CPA, CA, CBV, Regional Managing Partner – Western Canada, Grant Thornton, LLP. “Their depth of knowledge, client dedication and strong sense of community, truly make them invaluable to their clients and partners, and a great fit for Grant Thornton.”
In business since 1974, Hayes Stewart Little & Co. is a highly respected firm on Vancouver Island with offices in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo and Port Alberni.
