(604)-418-5601
(604)-418-5601
Objective financial, tax, and estate advice
We believe advice should be exclusively advice: unbiased, objective, and not reliant on product sales, quotas, or incentives. The way we provide advice is through easy to understand examples and objective service, tailored to your circumstances and expectations. We just happen to provide financial advice.
Financial advice generally requires advice on taxes: income tax, GST, PST, HST, payroll tax, estate tax (probate fees), and the list goes on. Whether you are planning for retirement, buying a home, organizing your financial life, or starting a business, taxes impacts all of these decisions. Tax is at the core of Lamp Financial's practice.
Financial Areas of Practice
Taxes
Tax Filings
Retirement Projections
End of Life Planning
Financial Assessments
Comprehensive Financial Plans
Accounting
Tax Filings
CFO Services
Financial Workshops
Individuals & Families
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Planning to minimize income taxes over the long-term before filing
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Planning for immigration to, or emigration from, Canada and the related tax implications
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Preparation of tax returns and information returns
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Retirement income and expense projections before leaving work
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Analysing retirement income withdrawals during retirement
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Projections of distribution of financial assets upon death
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Assistance with estate distribution after death
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Assessment of insurance needs before purchase
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Analysis of existing and proposed insurance policies
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Projections for children’s education costs
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Strategies to reduce debts
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Assessment of your personal financial circumstances to achieve your goals
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Planning for maximizing charitable donations and related tax benefits
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Comprehensive personal financial planning
Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts & Charities
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Accounting services and preparation of financial statements
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Preparation of tax returns and information returns for corporations, partnerships, trusts, and estates, and charities
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Assisting business owners in complying with Canadian taxes
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Planning for a company, partnership, or trust to immigrate to, or emigrate from, Canada and the related tax implications
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Financial counsel on starting a corporation, partnership, trust, or charity
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Financial planning for family trusts, holding companies, or professional corporations
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services for private companies
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Treasurer services for charities
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Financial consulting for managing a business
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Guest speaker for financial workshops
Serving clients in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, Canada
Certifications
Trust and Estate Practitioner
Chartered Professional Accountant, and Chartered Accountant
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ® Professional
Professional Memberships
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Member, Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, 2008-current
Member, Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, 2008-current
Member, Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, 2013-2022
Member, The Institute for Advanced Financial Education, 2013-2022
Member, Chartered Life Underwriter, 2013-2022
Member, Financial Planning Standards Council, 2015-2019
Student, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, 2017-2020
​Member, Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta, 2018-current
Member, FP Canada, 2019-current
Member, Financial Planning Association of Canada, 2019-current
Member, Advice Only Planners, 2019-current
Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners Canada, 2020-current
Process
Discovery
Meeting
Receive
Proposal
Engagement
Receive
Information
Analysis
Present Report
or Tax Return
Regular Updates
TESTIMONIALS
"Michael Deepwell provided me with very professional and prompt help in filing my last tax return. I felt confident in his accounting knowledge presented during one of his financial workshops that I attended. I appreciated his attention to details in attaining the best result. He is very pleasant to work with and I am thankful for his help."
Gosia | Client
"Michael brings solid financial experience and extensive accounting and tax knowledge. Michael's current projects for us include: monitoring the pre-operating budget, assisting with developing corporate policies and procedures, audit management, financial reporting, and general financial project work"
Shane | Client
"I was quite impressed at the insightful way Mr. Deepwell prepared our taxes. He determined the best way in utilizing all available options to get the most out of our expenses and personal situation to save us money. And he did this with integrity. Also, we found him to be a friendly, patient and kind person with which to work with. We heartily recommend him for accounting and tax services."
Randy | Client
Contact
Lamp Financial Inc.
Suite 700-838 West Hastings St
Vancouver, BC, V6C 0A6
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