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Because Bennett Gold is a leading-edge public accounting firm, we are always developing new services and growing our firm. As a result, Bennett Gold is recognized throughout Ontario as a leader in many profitable and innovative areas that professional services often ignore.
Positions are available for CAs and CPAs with public practice and tax experience, CA and CPA graduates, and intermediate and senior CA and CPA finalists.
If you thrive on working with professionals who are committed to providing clients with exceptional business insights and services, we invite you to email your resume to our office at careers@BennettGold.ca.
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