Tohme Accounting operates as a cross-border tax and advisory firm serving businesses and individuals throughout Canada and the United States. Founded by Samer Tohme, the firm was built on a mission to offer personalized financial guidance that helps clients understand their numbers and make confident decisions in an increasingly complex economic landscape. "That mission has taken on greater urgency in recent years, as I've seen economic volatility and shifting regulations change how organizations manage their financial obligations," Tohme states.
The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has introduced new layers of complexity for small and medium-sized enterprises, according to Tohme. "It disrupted operations, introduced new tax considerations, and forced businesses to rethink cash flow management, compliance processes, and strategic planning," Tohme shares. During this period, he noticed a widening gap in international and cross-border accountancy services, particularly for companies operating between Canada and the United States, where tax rules, reporting requirements, and financial structures often diverge.
Rather than narrowing his focus during the pandemic, Tohme expanded it. He strengthened his professional network by building relationships with bankers, lawyers, and multidisciplinary advisors across multiple jurisdictions. This broader ecosystem now shapes Tohme Accounting's advisory model, which recognizes that modern businesses often maintain financial ties in more than one country. Tohme explains, "Business owners can benefit from guidance that considers cross-border tax exposure, currency dynamics, and regulatory differences as interconnected elements rather than isolated issues."
One recurring challenge Tohme observes among small business owners is limited familiarity with their own financial data. "When entrepreneurs receive filings without context, financial statements can feel abstract and disconnected from daily operations," he says. "Numbers tell a story, and if business owners cannot read that story clearly, they struggle to determine where to invest, when to expand, or how to adjust."
To help address this, the firm dedicates time to walking clients through their reports, explaining how figures were derived and how each metric relates to performance. This educational approach is designed to strengthen decision-making, improve profitability, and support long-term stability.
The firm's service offerings reflect this approach. Tohme Accounting provides corporate taxation, financial statements, reorganizations, incorporations, audit support, and proactive tax planning. Complementary services, such as bookkeeping, financial reporting, and ongoing advisory, help clarify a company's financial position and support operational decision-making.
On the personal tax side, the firm works with Canadian residents, U.S. citizens living in Canada, and cross-border filers whose reporting obligations require careful coordination. Each engagement begins with a detailed assessment of the client's structure, revenue streams, and long-term goals, followed by a tailored plan that aligns compliance with strategy.
Among the firm's distinctive areas of expertise is digital asset and cryptocurrency accounting. Tohme's personal involvement with cryptocurrency, which began several years ago, gave him early exposure to the accounting challenges emerging in the space. Tohme notes that many individuals assume cryptocurrency becomes taxable only when converted into fiat currency; however, transactions between digital assets may also trigger reporting obligations. "Digital assets operate on innovative technology, but tax authorities still expect clarity and transparency. Bridging that understanding is where we contribute value," Tohme states.
Technology has become an essential part of delivering that experience. Tohme Accounting integrates artificial intelligence tools to manage larger volumes of data, enhance accuracy, and support industries with specialized reporting needs. AI assists with data processing and pattern recognition, allowing the team to focus on interpretation and strategic conversations. For Tohme, this balance enables the firm to scale while preserving a high-touch advisory model in which clients receive direct engagement and meaningful insight.
The roots of this philosophy trace back to Tohme's early exposure to entrepreneurship. Growing up in a family that operated a restaurant, he witnessed the operational and financial pressures business owners face. In 2008, while completing his accounting studies, he began assisting with his family's finances and gradually took on external clients. "That experience taught me that accounting is not just about compliance but about providing clarity so owners can make more informed decisions," Tohme says. Building on that foundation, Tohme Accounting positions itself as a strategic financial partner with a cross-border outlook.
As the firm grows, Tohme aims to work with larger and more internationally active clients, while maintaining the personalized advisory model that defined its early years. "Expansion has meaning when service quality evolves alongside it," he says. "Our objective is to keep conversations personal, even as our reach becomes broader." Tohme Accounting continues refining its capabilities, offering clients informed guidance grounded in experience, collaboration, and a global perspective in an environment shaped by economic shifts and regulatory evolution.
