About Us
Our Story
J. A. Smith & Associates Inc (JAS) is a Certified General Accounting firm that began offering accounting and tax services to the general public on February 1, 1991. The firm currently operates from 2147 Bowen Road in Nanaimo, B.C.
The services provided are divided into two distinct areas:
- Traditional Accounting Services: Tax and financial planning, management consulting services, accounting services and training on accounting software.
- Outsourced Accounting Services: Business assessment, complete or partial remote bookkeeping, financial controllership and business coaching.
The firm has been built on a strong infrastructure and leading edge technology. Staff training and quality control of products and services form the foundation of the practice's principles. The firm became ISO certified in 2000 and continues to maintain this status by annual audits performed by an outside registrar.
J.A.Smith & Associates Inc. employs a core of professional accountants and support staff who are able to meet the needs of a diverse clientele. We provide our customers with a full range of services. Ongoing help to business clients is enhanced by including quarterly performance reviews as part of our bookkeeping and outsourced accounting services. Measurement of your business performance is assessed by the professionals at J.A.Smith & Associates Inc using industry specific financial information to compare your business. We specialize in benchmarking where your company currently stands to help your business become more successful.
Our team members are dedicated to the community in which they live. We are active members in Rotary, Kinsmen, Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, Advocis, Malaspina University-College Foundation and Mid-Island Science, Technology and Innovation Council.

