Transition planning that works for your business and family
You’ve invested a lifetime building a profitable business. The right transition plan will ensure you leave a lasting legacy and reap the rewards of your hard work.
Your next chapter starts sooner than you think
To get the most out of your business, you need a comprehensive transition plan that defines who will take over, a stepwise process for a smooth handoff, and financial considerations for your retirement. The right strategy can increase the value of your business, minimize risk, and secure the future you’ve worked so hard to build.
Remember, your transition is a process — not an event. The day-to-day responsibilities of managing a profitable business can get in the way of proper planning, and any number of things can come up that might impact your timeline. Addressing your goals and options now ensures you’re ready to take advantage.
Our team brings more than 60 years of business experience and an understanding of the complex transition planning process to help you create a plan that works for your situation.
Let’s get started.
Contact Melanie today
Mélanie is a member of MNP’s Assurance and Accounting team in Gatineau. Mélanie works one-on-one with private companies in various industries like real estate, construction, retail and investment companies, focusing on transparency throughout the engagement and making herself available to help her clients achieve success.
Mélanie’s services include reviews, Notice to Reader, corporate taxes and managing client portfolios through the Firm’s ease program, a remote bookkeeping and accounting service.
Fluently bilingual, Mélanie helps clients in Québec and Ontario in English and French. Prior to joining MNP, she was a director at a Big Four firm.
Mélanie earned a Bachelor in Accounting at the Université du Québec en Outaouais in 1996. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 1998.
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