Collins Barrow Red Deer launches business advisory services practice

RED DEER, AB, Feb. 10, 2014 /CNW/ - Collins Barrow Red Deer launches its business advisory services practice with the recent addition of Greg Hemstad. Formally of Hemstad CA Solutions, a successful practice that merged with Collins Barrow Red Deer in early January; Greg brings proven management and leadership skills to his new role as Associate.

He has a variety of expertise in public accounting, municipal government, private industry, volunteer boards and corporate consulting. The breadth and depth of Greg's experience enable him to provide his clients with strong decision-making tools that advance the course of their business.

"This merger represents an exciting milestone for Collins Barrow Red Deer as we continue to build out our specialty service areas," says Rob Kolton, Partner. "Our new business advisory services practice equips owners, managers and their professional teams to successfully navigate the business environment with the aid of customized tools and systems."

"Essentially, we are able to provide assistance ranging from bookkeeping and general training to Controller and Chief Financial Officer level services," adds Greg. "Our goal is to help clients understand and apply financial and operational information, so they can make stronger business decisions."

Collins Barrow Red Deer's business advisory services practice provides offerings such as strategic planning, projections, policy development, system monitoring and due diligence.

SOURCE: Collins Barrow National Cooperative Incorporated

Greg Hemstad, CA, Associate, Collins Barrow Red Deer LLP, 403.342.5541, [email protected]; Janice Chan, Media relations, Akcessia - Mayk Ideas, 647.727.3645, [email protected]