MICHELLE ARNASON works hard to give others peace of mind.
As the owner of Michelle Arnason Professional Corporation, she works closely with local businesses to help them better understand their finances. Her boutique-style firm emphasizes one-on-one interactions multiple times a year, setting it apart from the larger practices she left behind.
“I had been in Toronto and joined a firm in Calgary, and none were the right fit. The hustle and bustle of those places just didn’t do it for me,” says Arnason. “So, I walked away with this ambitious goal of doing things differently.
“I wanted to focus on small business owners and guiding them. That personal touch has always been so important to me.”
Over seven years, Arnason has grown her firm to serve dozens of clients while mentoring new accountants and managing several employees.
Arnason also fosters collaboration among local accountants, exchanging ideas to support Airdrie’s business community. She’s a long-time member of Sisters of Airdrie, a networking club for women business owners, and serves as treasurer on the Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce Board.
“Michelle has built a unique, collaborative business. She is very passionate about accounting and working with small-business owners to understand their finances. Her main goal is to change the relationship business owners have with their accountant, for the better,” says a member of the Airdrie business community.