Laurent Brunet-Schmidt
Vice President | CPA auditor- Phone514.934.3440 - 4721
- EmailLbrunet-schmidt@richter.ca
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ANALYTICAL, CURIOUS, INNOVATIVE.
Laurent’s curiosity has led him to start his career in the industry while combining his training in music, economics and accounting. This diverse background enables him to develop innovative viewpoints, making him a trusted advisor. He understands the importance of quality financial information for his clients to help them make decisions and meet the expectations of their stakeholders.
For almost 10 years, Laurent has been providing audit consulting services at Richter to clients with complex issues, such as public companies, venture capital companies, not-for-profit organizations and pension plans. He also provides consulting services for financial reporting, such as for transitions to IFRS standards, the application of standards related to leases, future taxes and business combinations. With his expertise and his in-depth knowledge of accounting and auditing, he is able to anticipate problems and propose targeted solutions, all while having an overview of the situation.
Laurent has also been involved with various national committees and working groups in recent years and was a professional exam corrector at HEC Montréal from 2013 to 2015. Since 2019, he has been treasurer of the Montréal Centre for Contemporary Textiles, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide professional training in textile design and manufacturing techniques.
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
- Audit and certification
- Public companies
- Litigation support
INDUSTRIES
- Business combination
- Manufacturing & distribution
- Health services
- Retail
- Not-for-profit organizations
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
- Specialized Graduate Diploma (D.E.S.S.) – Citation of Excellence
HEC Montréal, 2013 - Bachelor of Economic Sciences,
Université de Montréal, 2010
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- CPA Canada Quality Assurance Manual Working Group
- Member 2022
- Montréal Centre For Contemporary Textiles
- Treasurer Since 2019
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- Member Since 2014
- HEC Montreal
- Professional Exam Checker, 2013 to 2015
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
- Co-author: “Navigating the COVID-19 Relief Measures available to property owners and tenants,” Espace Montréal, volume 30, #1. 2021
Laurent’s Expertise
Audit and Assurance Services
To know where you’re going, it’s important to know where you’ve been. Audits and professional assurance services gives you a clear picture of your business’s current performance.
Litigation Support and Dispute Resolution
Complex matters involving serious disputes is a major distraction to your business and could cost you (potentially) millions of dollars in lost profits.