About Us

Ali Syed

CPA ,CGA, ACCA (UK), Msc Professional Accounting

Ali is the founding director of Ali Syed CPA Professional Corporation.

He has worked in accounting and tax for more than 15 years. Over this time, he has worked with various large organizations including top Canadian and European firms and financial institutions.

Ali has a vast experience in accounting for businesses and individually owned/operated corporations. He has advised hundreds of his clients on various tax matters relating to personal and businesses. He has a deep understanding of Canadian taxes rules.

Ali is a member of the Chartered Professionals Accountants of Ontario (CPA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). H has also completed his Master’s in Professional Accounting from the University of London. He has also successfully completed CPA Canada In-depth tax program. This program is the most comprehensive and sought-after tax program in Canada offered by CPA Canada.

Aysha Manzoor

CIMA, CGMA

Aysha Manzoor has been working with Ali Syed CPA Professional Corporation from the very start. Aysha manages the bookkeeping and the technology side of the business.

She has a very diversified skill set and qualification. She has worked in accounting, IT and project management for over 15 year. She has worked with most of the major bank, media houses and multinational corporation in Canada.

Recently Aysha has shifted her focus towards virtual / fractional CFO role. Given her background in management accounting, information technology and project management, she is focusing on helping IT start-ups and other SMEs to grow their business. Her key areas of focus in addition to financial reporting and budgeting are building strategy, creating efficiency and implementing change.

Aysha is a member of the Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA).

"Once you understand the client’s needs, everything else just falls in place like a game of Tetris."

"Clients are sometimes unsure about how to deal with business transactions, it is my job to make them comfortable about their taxes."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course?

In-depth tax course is one of the most comprehensive tax programs in Canada offered by CPA Canada and is mentored by the most qualified tax professionals in the country.

What is a CFO?

CFO is a very important role in a company. This role is responsible for strategy, growth and financial wellbeing of a company. They look after current financial matters and future financial needs of the company required for its growth

What is a virtual CFO or fractional CFO?

CFOs are highly skilled and experience individuals who are often very costly to retain on a full-time basis. Fractional CFO works on a part-time basis to keep the cost down and maintain value.

Does my company need a CFO?

Every company’s situation is different. However, if you company is growing, if it is operating in a competitive market or if it is in a rapidly changing industry, a CFO is very crucial.

Will CFO also be doing my bookkeeping, accounting and tax?

CFO’s are not involved in daily and routine accounting work but they supervise it and manage it. CFO makes sure that the accountant is providing valuable information to the management and now to make is every better.

Do I need a CFO and an accountant?

Yes. For CFO to provide valuable service, they will manage the financial matters but now preform daily duties. A good CFO can bring a lot of value to the organization than just preforming daily task