MNP Expands Calgary Footprint with Kassam Tax Advisory Acquisition
Event summary
- MNP acquires Calgary-based Kassam, adding 9 professionals specializing in tax strategies for privately owned, emerging growth companies.
- Deal effective January 26, 2026, strengthening MNP's presence in Alberta's business community.
- Kassam's founder Minaz Kassam, CPA, CA, joins MNP as part of the merger.
- MNP operates 150+ locations across Canada, maintaining focus on mid-market businesses.
The big picture
MNP's acquisition of Kassam underscores the consolidation trend in Canada's mid-market professional services sector. The deal enhances MNP's tax advisory capabilities in Calgary, a key hub for energy and private business sectors. As firms like MNP expand, integration of specialized teams remains critical to maintaining client relationships and operational efficiency.
What we're watching
- Integration Challenges
- How MNP will assimilate Kassam's specialized tax team into its existing operations without cultural friction.
- Market Penetration
- Whether the acquisition will accelerate MNP's growth in Alberta's competitive professional services landscape.
- Client Retention
- The pace at which Kassam's existing clients transition to MNP's broader service platform.
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