John is an entrepreneur, keeping close watch on government news releases and market trends. With over 40 years’ experience providing audit, accounting, and income tax services to a wide range of clients, you can be assured that John’s leadership touches every client that comes through our door. In addition to his own ventures, John was a Business and Industry delegate at the Alberta Growth Summit and has sat on the Board of Directors and Audit Committees of a number of significant public companies. He also sits on the Board of two Venture Capital Companies in Edmonton.
HGA Chartered Professional Accountants are so much more than your accountants, they are your advisors.
We use innovative techniques, technologies, and strategies to eliminate all your stress around accounting and taxes. Through all of our services, from accounting and assurance to innovative tax planning, strategic business planning, and even comprehensive financial management, we are redefining what it means to be your accountant.
Our talented team is committed to providing a personalized services that grow alongside your business and help you have more success and less tax!
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John Howard
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Quentin Gardiner
CPA, CA, CEO, Partner -
Shawn Tully
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Tyson Breitkreutz
CPA, CA, Partner, Tax -
Alex Lee
CPA, CA, Director of Integrated Financial Services
Quentin Gardiner
CPA, CA, CEO, Partner
Quentin is a big man with a big heart. He has a soft spot for entrepreneurs, and he loves it when his clients remark ‘you aren’t a typical accountant’. He is relentlessly focused on helping his clients achieve their goals. When he is not in the office (which is rare), you can find him spending time with his kids, playing golf (poorly he says), or traveling to see Dave Matthews Band. Quentin has over 20 years experience in public practice with the hairline to prove it. He has honed is ability to keep an eye on the forest and not the weeds, and keeps his clients’ best interests in mind in everything he does. Pro Tip: If you’re looking to get on his good side, his weaknesses are scotch and cigars.
Shawn Tully
CPA, CA, Managing Partner
A frustrated Oilers fan waiting for the next big season! Shawn has a strong background providing accounting, tax and business advisory services to a wide range of businesses, individuals and organizations. Meetings with Shawn will leave you with a feeling of comprehension as he wants to make sure you understand what is being presented. He creates an environment where you feel comfortable asking the questions you need to. Currently, he is on the Board of Directors for Crimestoppers Association of Edmonton & Northern Alberta as President. Crimestoppers is an organization that he has been involved with for over 5 years.
Along with being a hopeful Oilers fan and avid music lover, Shawn is a devoted husband to his wife Leah, and father to two beautiful girls, Keira & Ella. Pro tip: If you want to get on his good side, play some Dave Matthews Band & show up with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Tyson Breitkreutz
CPA, CA, Partner, Tax
Tyson’s unique sense of humour and style set this man apart from all the rest. He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction from the University of Alberta in 2007, his CA designation in 2010 and joined our firm in 2012. Tyson is constantly on the quest for further education, spending his lunch breaks studying to upgrade his skill-set. He is actively involved in the Canada Revenue Agency Community Volunteer Income Tax Program and provides tax preparation services to low income senior citizens and new Canadian residents. We’re not sure where he finds the energy for these commitments as well as his dedication to his young family, classy bow-tie collection and his passion for the fight against Multiple Sclerosis.