Peter S. Johnson
Managing Partner
About
Peter Johnson is a seasoned tax strategist and public accounting leader with over 30 years of experience advising Canadian businesses, families, and cross-border entities. As Managing Partner at both Faber LLP and Online Accountant LLP, Peter has built a reputation for delivering innovative, compliance-driven solutions that optimize financial outcomes and preserve wealth across generations.
At Faber LLP, where he has served as Managing/Tax Partner since 2015, Peter leads the firm’s tax advisory practice. His expertise spans corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, post-mortem tax planning, cross-border tax structures, estate tax strategies, and personal income tax. He is a graduate of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants’ In-Depth Tax Program (Parts I, II, and III) and is widely recognized for his ability to navigate complex tax legislation with clarity and precision.
In 2021, Peter founded Online Accountant LLP, a cloud-based accounting firm focused on delivering affordable, scalable bookkeeping and CFO services to small businesses across Canada. Under his leadership, the firm has become a trusted partner for entrepreneurs seeking real-time financial insights, automation, and strategic guidance.
Peter holds a Bachelor of Accounting Science from the University of Calgary, a CGA designation from the Certified General Accountants Association of Alberta, and diplomas in Finance Administration and Business Accounting from Confederation College. He earned his CPA designation in 2013 through CPA Canada.
A frequent speaker on tax strategy and estate planning, Peter recently presented at Corporate Connections Edmonton on avoiding double taxation in CCPC wind-ups, highlighting the Pipeline and Loss Carryback methods. He is also a founding partner of WONE Global, a collaborative international advisory network.
Peter’s leadership philosophy blends technical excellence with a growth mindset. Whether advising on succession planning or helping small businesses scale, he is committed to empowering clients with clarity, confidence, and long-term financial resilience.