Waterloo small-business accountants
Accounting & tax for small business owners in Waterloo
Have you got the time? We take the bookkeeping, payroll, year-end and tax off your desk — so you can run the business.

About the firm
A family-run firm that thinks like an entrepreneur
McKerlie Accounting Services is a family-run Waterloo firm that coordinates local professionals to serve self-employed individuals and small business owners — from startup through growth. We're entrepreneurial in approach, just like our clients. The firm is led by Michael J. McKerlie, CPA, CA — a Chartered Accountant since 1987, with senior finance roles at Ernst & Whinney (now KPMG), Dunwoody & Company (now BDO) and as a regional CFO and Controller before founding the practice.
- Michael J. McKerlie, CPA, CA — since 1987
- Family-run, serving Waterloo since 1999
- Self-employed & small-business focus
- On-site or pick-up / drop-off bookkeeping
Client words
What our clients say
“A very professional local firm with a personal touch. Very happy with the service.”
“Love dealing with Mike and his staff. They're professional and genuinely good at what they do.”
“Great practice — reliable and efficient, with fair prices.”
Good to know
Common questions
- Do you handle both personal and corporate taxes?
- Yes — we prepare personal income tax and corporate returns, and build integrated plans so the two work together.
- Can you keep my books for me?
- Absolutely. We offer on-site bookkeeping or simple pick-up and drop-off, whichever suits your business.
- I'm starting a business — can you help?
- Yes. We help with incorporation, HST / payroll / business-number registration and getting your books set up right from day one.
Get in touch
Book a consultation
Tell us a little about your business and we'll get back to you within one business day. For anything urgent, please call us.
Visit us on Weber Street
3-285 Weber St N, Waterloo, ON, N2J 3H8
By appointment — call 519-747-0958 to book a time that works for you.
