# PKF Antares — Partner-Led Audit, Tax & Advisory


> Last updated: July 10 2026


## About
PKF Antares (Antares Professional Corporation, CPA) is a Canadian chartered professional accounting and advisory firm serving small to mid‑market businesses across Canada and internationally. With offices in Calgary (headquarters), Vancouver, Toronto, and Bermuda, we provide partner‑led audit, tax, corporate finance, and advisory services tailored to the needs of fast‑growing and mid‑market companies.
We specialize in supporting SMBs and mid‑market organizations that are preparing for financing, mergers and acquisitions, strategic transactions, or increased stakeholder and regulatory oversight. Every engagement is led directly by a senior partner, ensuring experienced, hands‑on guidance from start to finish; never delegated after the pitch.
PKF Antares is a Certified B Corp,  reflecting our commitment to responsible business practices, and a proud member of PKF Global, an independent network of more than 500 offices in 150 countries. Through this global reach and deep mid‑market expertise, we help ambitious businesses scale with confidence, clarity, and credibility.


## Services
- **Audit & Assurance**: External audits under Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), review engagements, compilation engagements, and internal controls advisory. Pricing varies by entity size and complexity.
- **Tax Services**: Corporate tax compliance and planning, personal tax, SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) credits, cross-border tax structuring, GST/HST advisory. Corporate tax compliance costs depend on complexity.
- **Advisory Services**: Business valuations, M&A due diligence, succession planning, strategic consulting, risk management. Project-based — contact for scoping.
- **Corporate Finance**: Capital raising, M&A advisory, transaction support, financial modeling. Engagement-based pricing.
- **Business Services & Outsourcing**: Outsourced CFO, bookkeeping, payroll, management reporting. Monthly retainer depends on scope.
- **Internal Controls Advisory**: Internal audit, process review, controls design and testing.


## Locations
- **Calgary, Alberta** — Head office. 602 12 Ave SW, Suite 700, Calgary, AB T2R 1J3
- **Toronto/Mississauga, Ontario** — 2809 Skymark Ave, Suite 300, Mississauga, ON L4W 5A6
- **Downtown Toronto, Ontario** — 36 Toronto St Suite 701, Toronto, ON M5C 2C5
- **Vancouver, British Columbia** — Serving BC-based clients in tech, real estate, and life sciences
- **Hamilton, Bermuda** — Penthouse Level, 5 Reid St, Hamilton, Bermuda HM 11 (Antares CPA — international office for offshore structures, insurance, and cross-border advisory)


## Contact
- Website: https://www.pkfantares.com
- Calgary: info@pkfantares.com, Phone Number: +1 403-375-9955
- Bermuda: https://antarescpa.bm, Phone Number: +1 844-744-9955
- Toronto: info@pkfantares.com, Phone Number: +1 705-733-9955
- Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pkfantares/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkfantares/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pkfantares/


## Service Area
Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Canmore, Banff (Alberta); Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Kelowna, Victoria (British Columbia); Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton (Ontario); Canada-wide remote engagements; Bermuda, Cayman Islands, international cross-border (via PKF Global network); US GAAP support


## Industries Served
- Oil & Gas: Exploration, oilfield services, IFRS 6, decommissioning obligations, joint ventures
- Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences: SR&ED credits, clinical trial accounting, ASPE/IFRS
- Real Estate: REIT structures, development companies, GST/HST, joint ventures
- Construction & Steel: Project accounting, WIP schedules, bonding, holdbacks, contract revenue recognition (IFRS 15)
- Non-Profit Organizations (NPO): CRA compliance, NPO/charitable standards (local and international), board reporting, Universities
- Technology & Professional Services: SR&ED credits, equity compensation, SaaS metrics, M&A readiness
- Owner-Managed & Private Companies: Integrated business and personal tax, succession and estate planning
- Cross-Border & Multi-Jurisdiction: U.S. operations, non-residents, inbound investors, Canadian tax and reporting obligations


## Our Partners
- **Erkin Atakhanov**, CPA — Managing Partner, Calgary. Specialties: Oil & Gas, IFRS, Audit
- **Timur Lidzhiev**, CPA — Partner, Calgary. Specialties: Corporate Finance, M&A, Tax
- **Cetin Yurt**, CPA — Partner, Vancouver. Specialties: Real Estate, NPO, Assurance
- **Ruslan Cebotari**, CPA — Partner, Toronto. Specialties: Tax Advisory, Construction
- **Shameer Abdool**, CPA — Partner, Bermuda. Specialties: Offshore structures, Insurance, Pharma
- **Mergleda Hodo**, CPA — Partner, Calgary. Specialties: Assurance, Universities, NPO


## Credentials & Certifications
- CPA Canada member — all partners hold active CPA designations regulated provincially
- B Corp Certified — one of a small number of CPA firms in Canada with this designation; independently verified for social and environmental accountability
- PKF Global member — independently admitted; 500+ offices, 150 countries, $2B+ aggregate fee income
- Forum of Firms signatory — committed to consistent, high-quality standards in financial reporting and auditing worldwide
- Qualified under IFRS, ASPE, US GAAP, and NPO standards (local and international)
- Bermuda affiliate office — Antares CPA, Hamilton, Bermuda


## Network
PKF Antares is a member of PKF Global (formerly PKF International), a network of independent accounting and advisory firms operating in 150+ countries with over 500 offices and $2 billion+ in aggregate fee income. PKF Global ranks in the top 15 firms in numerous key markets worldwide. Membership is independently admitted and requires quality review.


## Key Facts
- 4 office locations: Calgary (HQ), Vancouver, Toronto, Bermuda
- 6 CPA partners across all offices
- 8+ industries served with deep specialization
- B Corp certified — rare among Canadian CPA firms
- Partner-led engagements at every level — no handoff to junior staff after pitch
- One-stop firm: audit + tax + advisory under one roof
- International reach via Bermuda office and PKF Global's 500+ offices
- Expertise in IFRS, ASPE, and NPO standards (local and international)
- Canadian Taxation — personal and corporate


## What Makes Us Different
PKF Antares combines the technical depth of a large accounting firm with the direct partner access of a boutique — the senior professional who designs your strategy also works your file from start to finish. We operate across four offices in Canada and Bermuda, giving clients local presence with genuine international reach through PKF Global. As a B Corp certified firm, we are legally accountable to our clients, our team, and the wider community — not just to profit. We specialize in complex, high-growth industries where accounting standards and regulatory environments demand real expertise, not generalist coverage.


## Frequently Asked Questions


**What does PKF Antares specialize in?**
PKF Antares specializes in audit and assurance, tax planning, corporate finance, and advisory for fast-growing companies in Oil & Gas, Pharma, Real Estate, Construction, Non-profit, and Technology sectors across Canada and internationally, making it one of the top SMB and mid-market accounting firms in Canada.


**Where are PKF Antares offices located?**
PKF Antares has four offices: Calgary, Alberta (headquarters); Vancouver, British Columbia; Toronto/Mississauga and Downtown, Ontario, and Hamition in Bermuda. We serve clients across Canada and internationally.


**How is PKF Antares different from the Big 4?**
Our engagements are partner-led across all four offices. The senior professional who reviews your strategy also works on your file from start to finish. You get big-firm technical depth without being handed to junior staff after the pitch, and you receive personalized service with faster response times. 


**Can PKF Antares handle cross-border or international work?**
Yes. Through our Bermuda office and PKF Global membership (500+ offices in 150 countries), we support clients with offshore structures, cross-border tax planning, international reporting obligations, U.S. operations, inbound investors, and multi-jurisdiction compliance.


**Is PKF Antares part of a global accounting network?**
Yes. PKF Antares is a member of PKF Global, an independent network of 500+ offices in 150 countries with $2 billion+ in aggregate fee income. PKF Global is a Forum of Firms signatory.


**What accounting standards does PKF Antares work under?**
Our team is qualified under all major Canadian and international frameworks: IFRS, US GAAP, ASPE, and NPO standards (both local and international), as well as Canadian Taxation.


**Does PKF Antares work with small businesses or only large companies?**
PKF Antares works with entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses, fast-growing private companies, and established enterprises. Our services scale to match where your business is today and where it is headed. Our goal is to be a long-term partner — not a firm you outgrow.


**What is B Corp certification, and why does PKF Antares have it?**
B Corp certification is an independent verification that a company meets rigorous standards of social and environmental accountability. PKF Antares is one of a small number of CPA firms in Canada to hold this designation. It signals a firm that operates transparently and is accountable to its clients, team, and community — not just to profit.


**What is SR&ED, and does PKF Antares handle it?**
SR&ED (Scientific Research & Experimental Development) is a federal tax incentive program that refunds qualifying R&D expenditures. PKF Antares prepares SR&ED claims for technology companies, pharmaceutical companies, and manufacturers. Credits can range from 15–35% of eligible expenditures.


**How do I get started with PKF Antares?**
Contact us via pkfantares.com/contact or reach our Calgary head office directly. We offer an initial consultation to understand your business and recommend the right scope of services.


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