Education
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology and Minor in Political Science, York University, Toronto, 1975.
Professional Designations
- Chartered Accountant, Ontario, 1978.
- Certified Public Accountant, Illinois USA, 1999.
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, London, England, 2000
Professional Work History
- C.A. student, Toronto, 1975 – 1978.
- Staff Chartered Accountant, Toronto, 1978 – 1982.
- Partner, Local C.A. firm Toronto, 1982 – 1992.
- Sole practitioner, Markham, 1992 – 1996.
- Partner in merged practice, Parker, Garber & Chesney, Markham/Richmond Hill Ontario, 1996 – 2018.
- Partner, Yale PGC, 2018 – present.
Lectured to groups, including Chartered Accountants, Law Society of Upper Canada, and other professional bodies on the uses and taxation of trusts, estates, and tax planning. Consultant with leading financial institutions and wealth managers in Canada concerning the use of trusts and provide advice to financial institutions related to the effects of U.S. taxes on Canadian residents.
Significant dealings in the area of tax planning for professionals, entertainment, and sports and have consulted for tax issues to various dental organizations including Nova Scotia Dental Society, New Brunswick Dental Society, Ontario Dental Association, and Canadian Dental Association.
U.S. tax practitioner dealing with cross-border tax compliance for individuals, corporations, trusts and estates.
Commentator for tax issues for Rogers Television York Region. Contributing writer for Edge Magazine, an international tax web magazine.
Community Involvement
Served as a member of the Board of Directors and a member of the Financial Review Committee for Leo Baeck Day School for five years.
Member of the Board and Treasurer of The Dunblaine School, a school for children with learning disabilities, located in Toronto.
Board member for the Interactive Management Simulation program for Rotman School of Business at University of Toronto for the Commerce and MBA programs.
Chair of the Golf Committee for the Alzheimer Society of York Region Charity Tournament for five years and former member of the Board of Directors and Secretary for the Alzheimer Society of York Region.
agarber@yalepgc.ca
905-764-0404 ext. 240