About Us
R. Anderson & Associates Inc. is a locally rooted, people-first accounting firm serving clients across Central Vancouver Island from our offices in Port Alberni, Qualicum Beach, and Ucluelet.
The team combines deep technical expertise in audit, tax, and advisory with a genuine commitment to relationships – with our clients, staff, and the communities we live in.
Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, every engagement starts with listening: what you’re working toward, what keeps you up at night, and what kind of support will actually make life easier for you and your team.
Our Approach
Our approach is simple: high standards, low ego, and a lot of teamwork.
You get the technical quality you would expect from a long-established firm, paired with plain-language advice, quick responses, and a focus on practical solutions you can implement in the real world.
We stay involved throughout the year – not just at deadlines – so we can anticipate issues, support better decision-making, and be the kind of trusted partner you feel comfortable calling before big moves, not after.
Behind the scenes, our culture of collaboration means your file isn’t sitting on one person’s desk; it’s supported by a team that shares knowledge, reviews each other’s work, and steps in for each other when life happens.
Our History
The firm’s roots in the Alberni Valley go back to 1939, when the practice that would eventually become R. Anderson & Associates Inc. first opened its doors.
Over the decades, the firm has evolved through new partners, changing client needs, and growing communities, while keeping a consistent focus on long-term relationships and dependable service.
Today, that history shows up in the best ways: multi-generational client families, long-serving staff members, and a reputation for being steady, approachable, and here for the long run.
Our Community
Community isn’t a line in a mission statement for us – it’s where we live, work, coach, volunteer, and raise our families.
Our team is actively involved in local organizations, events, and causes throughout the Alberni Valley, Tofino, Ucluelet, Parksville, and Qualicum, bringing both professional skills and personal time to the places that matter to us.
Internally, the same care applies: a family-oriented culture, flexible four-day work weeks, and a real commitment to work–life balance so our people can bring their best selves to clients and to life outside the office.
That balance and sense of belonging translate directly into better service – when people love where they work, they take even better care of the clients and communities they serve.
Get in touch today to learn more about how we can help your business succeed.
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