My expertise
I am a FCPA, FCA, CBV and Certified Mediator with over 20 years of experience in consultation and negotiation. I have appraised over 1,000 SMEs and have been involved with a wide range of sales and acquisitions of businesses.
Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA, FCA)
I have held the designation of Chartered Professional Accountant since 1995 and I am a member and Fellow of the Quebec’s CPA Order and member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario.
As of 2016, I hold the title of Fellow of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA), which formally recognizes those members who have rendered outstanding services to the profession, or whose achievements in their careers or in the community have earned them distinction and brought honour to the profession.
Chartered Business Valuator (CBV)
I have over 20 years of experience in business valuation in the context of sales and acquisitions, litigation, business transfer and tax reorganizations. I am also a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV).
To date, I have determined the fair market value of over 1,000 SMEs.
The advantages of hiring a CBV
Certified Mediator
I have completed training in mediation at the Institut de médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ) and am currently an IMAQ member. My negotiation skills have been honed through a large number of mandates realized over the past 20 years.
Awards and recognition
I am the recipient of the Prix CA Émérite Outaouais (now known as Prix CPA Émérite Outaouais) from the Regroupement des comptables professionnels agréés de l’Outaouais. This prize is awarded each year to a CPA in the Outaouais region for his or her outstanding professional accomplishments, contribution to the profession and involvement in the community.
I have been granted the title of Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA) 2016, which is awarded to distinguished members by l’Ordre des CPA du Québec.
Community involvement
I am the Founding President of the Gatineau M&A’s Club, whose mandate is to provide SME finance professionals from the Outaouais region with a platform for networking, communication and business transactions. I have also provided my time and expertise to numerous non-profit organizations in the National Capital Region for close to 20 years.
Why choose Jean-Claude Desnoyers?
Jean-Claude Desnoyers is a Fellow of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA, FCA), a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), and a Certified Mediator. He is a Member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV), the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA), the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA) and the Institut de médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ). Since 1999, he has appraised over 1,000 SMEs. Perfectly bilingual, he serves clients in the language of their choice.
I practice Collaborative Family Law in Ottawa and recently had occasion to retain Jean-Claude Desnoyers to provide a value for a client’s business enterprise. As the matter was proceeding collaboratively, the retainer was made jointly by the spouses. JC’s report was timely, clear and detailed. After it was released the parties and counsel met with him to review it. JC’s approach was balanced and his explanations very helpful. Both spouses had confidence that his approach was objective and professional. I anticipate that his report and assistance will be instrumental in completing the settlement for these parties. On the basis of this experience I would not hesitate to recommend Jean-Claude as a business valuator.
Over the past 10 years, Mr. Jean-Claude Desnoyers has performed numerous evaluations for my clients for the purposes of reorganizations, share sales, etc. He is an experienced, dedicated professional who, besides being competent and knowledgeable, always completes the job within the time frame requested and at very reasonable prices for the services offered. He is independent, objective, very easy going and always approachable. He is a pleasure to deal with and I highly recommend him if you are looking for a reliable first rate Business Appraiser.
I have had an ongoing professional relationship with J.C. for over a decade. Throughout that time I have engaged J.C. as an expert Chartered Business Valuator in Family Law proceedings. I have consistently been impressed with the quality of J.C.’s work, and the focus that he brings to valuation issues. I have also been impressed with the high standard of service that J.C. has always provided me, including his responsiveness to my enquiries and the timeliness with which he delivers his work. He brings clarity to an area that is often difficult to navigate, and he has been indispensable to resolution of many matters. I recommend J.C. Desnoyers without reservation or hesitation.
I have had an ongoing professional relationship with Mr. Desnoyers for many years. Throughout that time I have engaged Mr. Desnoyers as an expert Chartered Business Valuator in several Family Law proceedings. I have always appreciated Mr. Desnoyers’ quick turnaround and the fact that it is quite easy to communicate with him. My experience has been that he responds promptly to emails, phone calls and client’s requests. His reports are thorough and are delivers on time. Moreover, he will not hesitate to discuss the substance of his reports with the lawyer and explain difficult issues in an easy manner. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Desnoyers as a competent Chartered Business Valuator.