Michael Riseley
CPA, FEA, CBV, LPA
Partner, Accounting and Advisory
ABOUT
Michael is the co-founder of Holmes Riseley CPAs and Tax Advisors and brings with him over a decade of experience in accounting and business valuation services.
He is responsible for the management of compilation and review engagements for corporate clients and advises on income tax matters for both corporate and personal clients.
Michael is relied upon for his business valuation background and provides industry-leading advisory services by identifying value drivers and growth areas for businesses to maximize their value in a potential sale or assisting them through other corporate matters.
Michael was the founder of MTR Valuation Services and previously worked as Vice President at a local credit union and in various roles in public accounting firms.
He also serves on the Board of Directors of Ganaraska Financial Credit Union as their Chair to the Audit Committee and volunteers his time on the Board of Directors of Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation and Community Futures Peterborough. He lives in the region with his wife and daughter.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS AND EDUCATION
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), University of Ontario Institute of Technology (2012)
Certificate in Risk Management, York University (2021)
Chartered Accountant (CA), Canada (2015)
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Canada (2015)
Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), Canada (2017)
Licensed Public Accountant (LPA), Canada (2022)
Certified Information Privacy Professional – Canada (CIPP/C), Global (2020-2022)
Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA), Canada (2026)
BOARD AFFILIATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Peterborough Regional Health Centre Foundation
Treasurer (June 2020 to June 2023)
Vice Chair to the Board (June 2023 to June 2025)
Chair to the Board (June 2025 to Present)
Community Futures Peterborough
Treasurer (June 2023 to Present)
Vice Chair to the Board (June 2026 to Present)
Ganaraska Financial Credit Union
Chair of the Audit Committee (April 2024 to Present)
Peterborough Regional Health Centre
Ex-Officio Director – Delegate of the PRHC Foundation (June 2023 to June 2025)
UOIT Alumni Council
Chair of Finance Committee (September 2016 to October 2018)
Chair of Governance Committee (October 2018 to October 2019)
Awards and Accolades
Inductee in the Peterborough Business Hall of Fame (May 2025)
4-Under-4o at the Peterborough + Kawarthas Business Excellence Awards (October 2025)
Alumni Achievement Award at Ontario Tech University (November 2025)
