Accountants. Advisors. Allies.
At HW Partners, we’re accountants, advisors, and people who help you navigate life and business’s financial needs and complexities.
Who We Are
Good with Numbers. Great with People
Our close-knit team brings deep tax planning, accounting and financial strategy expertise, a warm personal approach and a genuine commitment to service and understanding each client’s unique needs. Still embracing and living the values that have guided us from day one, we’re here to help you make financial decisions for today and tomorrow with understanding, confidence and comfort.
What We Do – Our Services
People and Advice You Can Count On
HW Partners delivers reliability, responsiveness and accuracy to everyday accounting needs. We bring clarity, confidence, expertise, and guidance to financially complex scenarios. We do all these things while fostering authentic relationships that anticipate challenges and leverage opportunities.
Accounting, Assurance & Advisory
From financial statements and audits to strategic business advice, our team helps you meet compliance requirements, improve operations, and gain confidence in your numbers.
Tax Services
Whether you’re filing a personal return or navigating corporate tax strategy, we offer thoughtful planning, efficient compliance, and experienced support, especially when things get complicated.
Estate Planning
Your legacy deserves more than a simple will. Our estate planning experts offer strategic guidance to reduce taxes, avoid surprises, and ensure your wishes are honoured.
Business Valuations
Make informed decisions about selling, succession planning or fundraising with our clear, credible business valuation services.
HST
From compliance to rebate assistance, we help you manage your HST obligations with clarity and accuracy, before CRA comes calling.
Financial Planning
Plan for the life you want for today and tomorrow. We help you set realistic financial goals, forecast cash flow, and build a strategy that aligns with your present and future.
Specialty Tax Services
Cross-border issues. Corporate reorganizations. M&A support. Our specialty tax team brings deep knowledge to complex scenarios and opportunities.
Bookkeeping
Your books tell a unique story of your business. We help keep it accurate, up-to-date, and tailored to the way you work with services from monthly reconciliations to controller-level support.
Our Team
Trusted Advisors
Our HW Partners team of trusted advisors brings together deep expertise, collaborative spirit, and a client-first mindset to every engagement and interaction.
Who We Help – Sectors We Serve
Your Peace of Mind is Our Bottom Line.
For over twenty years, we’ve built trusted relationships with Ottawa entrepreneurs, families, businesses and non-profits, helping them manage, plan, grow, adjust, evolve and thrive in many sectors we serve. HW Partners is an accounting company built to meet your unique needs, freeing you to focus on what truly matters.
Charity & Not for Profit
Mission-driven organizations operate in a world of accountability, transparency, and limited resources. We work alongside teams dedicated to impact, helping them stay focused on what matters most.
Technology & Research
In a space that’s constantly evolving, we support innovators who are focused on scaling, iterating, and pushing boundaries. Our role is to provide financial clarity that supports momentum and ambition.
Automotive
From multi-location dealerships to independent shops, the automotive sector blends customer service, inventory management, and operational demands. We understand the moving parts behind keeping things running smoothly.
Construction & Trades
Project-based and deadline-driven, construction and trades require financial insight that matches the pace and complexity of the work. We partner with hands-on businesses to build the communities in which we live.
Professional Services
In the professional services sector, law firms, architects, engineers, agencies, and advisors build on relationships, reputation, and results. We help professionals stay focused on what they do best, with guidance that fits their work style.
Real Estate
A sector defined by timing, risk, and long-term planning. We work with real estate developers, builders, and investors who require clear financial insights to navigate the market’s fluctuations.
Consultants
Agile, self-directed, and growth-oriented, consultants rely on strong partners to keep their operations streamlined and adaptable as they focus on delivering value to their clients.
Healthcare
With its high-stakes environment and evolving regulations, healthcare calls for precision and trust. We support professionals and organizations focused on care, compliance, and sustainability.
Holding Company & Investments
Strategically oriented, this sector requires clarity, discipline, and a long-term perspective. We work with clients who manage diverse portfolios and require reliable insights to support their decision-making.
Community & Values
Deeply Rooted in Ottawa’s Community
Our business and personal connections to Ottawa are a big part of who we are and shape everything we do. From supporting local entrepreneurs and families to volunteering with and supporting non-profits, we’re as committed to our community’s success as yours.
Let’s Talk About Your Accounting Needs
We Understand the Challenges
Whether you’re managing finances, expanding your business, planning for a sale, or seeking personal financial guidance, HW Partners can help.
What clients are saying
We have been in Business since 1992 and had an accountant who was a family friend. When he retired, we needed to find a new accountant. Jacob at HW Partners was recommended to us and we were impressed immediately. Over the years we have gotten to know more of the staff and are equally impressed. They have done our company taxes, company valuations, share purchases, tax planning, personal taxes, and more. All of which have gone very smoothly.
Rob Waterman
President at Waterman Sales Ltd.