EK CPA
About EK CPA

Trusted numbers, from a trusted Canadian CPA.

EK CPA is a Whitby-based accounting practice led by Elena Kanter, CPA, CA. Two decades of tax, bookkeeping and advisory work, delivered with the clarity and personal touch you don't usually get from a big firm.

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Elena Kanter, CPA, CA, founder of EK CPA
Founder
Elena Kanter, CPA, CA
Whitby, Ontario · In-Depth Tax Program graduate

Meet the CPA behind the firm.

Elena earned her Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2009 and has worked in accounting firms of every size, from small Durham practices to large international organizations, before opening EK CPA in Whitby.

She completed CPA Canada's In-Depth Tax Program, widely regarded as the most comprehensive tax training in Canada. The three-year program builds deep expertise in Canadian income tax across personal, corporate, estate and trust matters.

“Accounting shouldn't feel like a black box. Good advice is the kind you can actually explain back to someone over dinner.”

Elena specializes in personal, corporate, estate, and trust accounting with a proven track record of resolving CRA disputes and audits. Her experience spans medical, dental, chiropractic, real estate, engineering, contracting and construction, plus self-employed individuals and professionals in travel, fitness, e-commerce and investment.

Her focus is tailored solutions that align with each client's financial objectives. Clarity and confidence, combined with a personal touch throughout every engagement.

Specialty areas
Personal tax (T1)Corporate tax (T2)CRA disputes & auditsEstate & trust returnsBookkeeping setupCorporate structuringIn-Depth Tax advisorySmall business consulting
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Fit check

Who we work with, and who we don't.

We're an owner-operated practice. Saying yes to everyone dilutes the work, so here's the honest scope.

Best fit
  • Canadian small-business owner-managers
  • Incorporated professionals: doctors, dentists, chiropractors, lawyers, engineers, consultants
  • Sole proprietors evaluating incorporation
  • Real estate investors and rental property owners
  • Estate executors and trustees needing T3 or final returns
  • Professionals with investment income, capital gains, or multiple income streams
  • Anyone with a CRA audit, reassessment or compliance issue in progress
Not the right fit
  • Non-Canadian-resident filers
  • Publicly traded companies
  • Audit-attest engagements. We issue Notice to Reader compilations, not review or audit reports

Not sure where you land? The first 30-minute consult will tell you. No charge, no pressure.

How we work

What clients can count on.

Trust

Straight answers, clear advice, and no surprises at year-end. We say what we mean.

Expertise

CPA, CA and In-Depth Tax Program graduate. Senior-level attention, not an intern file review.

Community

Durham Region is home. We work alongside local businesses, not from a downtown tower.

Ethics

CRA-compliant, fully documented, always. Shortcuts that cost you next year aren't shortcuts.

Efficiency

We respect your time. Clear deliverables, fixed timelines, and fast turnarounds on questions.

Partnership

We work as part of your team, not as an arms-length vendor. Your goals drive the advice.

FAQ

What prospective clients usually ask.

Will I actually work with Elena, or an intern?
You work with Elena directly on every file. EK CPA is an owner-operated practice. There's no offshoring, no hand-off to a junior, and no voicemail maze between you and your accountant.
How do your fees work?
Engagements are quoted up front as fixed-fee packages. You see the scope and the price before anything starts. No hourly surprises, no end-of-year billing shocks.
I already have an accountant. Is switching a hassle?
No. We handle the handover end-to-end: retrieving prior-year working papers and tax returns from your current firm, notifying the CRA of a new representative, and getting you set up in our process within a week.
Are you available outside tax season?
Year-round. We prefer clients who want an ongoing relationship, someone to call before a big decision, not just in April. Monthly bookkeeping and quarterly check-ins are standard for our business clients.
What if I just need one question answered?
The first 30-minute consult is free and comes with no obligation. Call with a specific question. If we can answer it on the spot, we will.

Different question? We'd rather answer it directly.

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Credentials

Member in good standing of CPA Canada and CPA Ontario. Chartered Professional Accountant since 2009. In-Depth Tax Program graduate. The most comprehensive tax designation in the country.

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