Write your succession success story with our help
A successful transition doesn’t happen by accident. Create a plan and prepare for what comes next, so you can take advantage of the opportunities to get the most out of your business – and your next chapter – with MNP’s ExitSMART™.
Maximize your life’s work
You’ve put in a lot of effort to grow your business from start up to success story. But what happens when you start to think about what’s next for you and your business? Succession planning is a critical part of the future success for any business. However, daily operational demands can make it difficult to find time to sit down and engage in a thorough planning process.
MNP’s ExitSMART™ is a comprehensive approach that takes an owner through the process of transitioning their business from beginning to end, including considerations for ownership, leadership, and personal planning. We take the time to fully understand the unique circumstances of your business— that includes your goals, tax situation, ideal retirement, and educating the successors who will manage your business going forward.
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Take the ExitSMART™ Assessment
Is your succession planning on the right track? Find out with our ExitSMART™ assessment tool.
Your next chapter starts sooner than you think
From tax planning to employee share options to performance improvements, a succession strategy will help you capitalize on your success story. Our checklist can help you determine whether it’s time to enhance your succession strategy.
Navigating the crossroads of family and finance
Untangle the issues of family, wealth and business with a focused approach to family finance management.
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April 22, 2025
A roadmap for passing the family dealership to the next generation
For family-owned dealerships, passing ownership of the business to the next generation means considering more than just the financials.
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April 11, 2025
The seven traits of successful farm families: What sets them apart
What makes farm families thrive across generations? It’s more than hard work — it’s planning, communication, and adaptability. Here are seven traits of success.
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April 04, 2025
Charitable giving and estate planning: Why legacy is more than what you leave behind
As farmland values rise, landowners face tough choices. Here’s how charitable giving can protect your farm, your heirs and the legacy you leave behind.
Your next chapter starts here
Kerry Smith CPA, CA, TEP
National Leader, Family Office Services
Kerry Smith, CPA, CA, TEP, is a Partner within MNP’s Professional Services team and National Leader of Family Office Services, part of MNP’s Private Enterprise group. Based in Vancouver, Kerry provides a comprehensive suite of services custom-designed to meet the unique needs of private enterprises and complex Canadian families. Kerry oversees the delivery of Family Office Services and helps his clients clarify and achieve their personal, family and business goals. With a strong focus on incorporated professionals and professional service firms, Kerry provides efficient and effective accounting, taxation and consulting services. He takes pride in looking beyond tax returns and financial statements to help clients achieve their personal and business goals.
Kerry builds strong relationships with clients, ensures that cross-functional teams within MNP are meeting their needs and responds to enquiries in a timely manner. He draws on past experience with the firm’s Professional Services team as well as two years overseeing the financial planning of high net-worth families to assist professionals with all aspects of their business, including cash flow management, debt repayment, retirement, and strategic tax and estate planning.
After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Fraser Valley, Kerry became a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), qualifying as a Chartered Accountant (CA). Furthering his education, he attained the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) designation in 2020. He is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of B.C. as well as a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Kerry has presented at numerous seminars and conferences focusing extensively on financial planning and tax planning