News release

RSM Canada strengthens financial services tax practice with new partner

Hager will focus on leading RSM Canada’s financial services tax practice across Canada, building a team of tax professionals focused on financial services clients

Oct 12, 2022

FleishmanHillard HighRoad for RSM Canada, fhr.rsm@FHhighroad.com, 416.508.8430
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TORONTO, ON – (October 12, 2022) – RSM Canada LLP (“RSM”) – a leading global provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – is pleased to announce Vasie Hager as the newest tax partner in its Toronto office.

Vasie will focus on leading RSM Canada’s financial services tax practice across Canada, building a team of tax professionals focused on financial services clients. Working closely with the RSM tax team and financial services industry team, Vasie will also create a first-choice advisor experience for financial services clients and go-to-market approach for financial services prospects.

A highly accomplished professional offering extensive taxation experience in the financial services industry and in various jurisdictions, Vasie is a skilled tax professional with a proven track record of success in cultivating strong teams.

“Vasie brings a proven track record of helping middle market clients achieve their overall business strategy despite numerous complex business challenges,” said Maria Severino, national tax industry leader, RSM US and national tax leader, RSM Canada. “Vasie’s deep financial services expertise ensures that we have yet another industry-focused professional at RSM Canada as we continue to expand our financial services offerings to deliver an exceptional client experience to clients across Canada.”

Prior to joining RSM Canada, Vasie worked at a Big Four firm and was a member of the firm’s Canadian financial services management team for banking and capital markets, insurance, and asset and wealth management. Here, he successfully led various consultation, compliance, due diligence reviews and tax audits on several priority accounts.


About RSM Canada

RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential.

RSM Canada LLP provides public accounting services and is the Canadian member firm of RSM International, a global network of independent assurance, tax and consulting firms with 64,000 people in 120 countries. RSM Canada Consulting LP provides consulting services and is an affiliate of RSM US LLP, a member firm of RSM International. For more information visit rsmcanada.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on X and/or connect with us on LinkedIn.