Najlaa Kallousa, PhD, MBA, CPA, CGA

Managing Partner | ValueNode Accounting

Managing Partner of ValueNode Accounting, a Calgary-based firm providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses. She advises business owners on tax strategy, financial performance, and long-term growth, bringing a strong combination of technical expertise and practical business insight.

Dr. Kallousa holds a PhD in Accounting from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary and completed her postdoctoral training in taxation at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. As a Chartered Professional Accountant with advanced expertise in taxation and financial strategy, she focuses on helping businesses reduce tax exposure, improve cash flow, and make informed financial decisions.

Her work has delivered significant financial impact, including identifying substantial tax savings through improved planning and correcting reporting issues, as well as recovering thousands of dollars in misclassified financials resulting from prior accounting errors. In addition to her professional practice, Dr. Kallousa has contributed to several research studies focused on improving accounting quality, with one culminating in publication in an A* top-tier academic journal, demonstrating deep expertise in financial reporting and a commitment to the highest professional standards.

By combining practical excecution with research-driven insight, she provides integrated bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and advisory services, including advanced CFO support, to help businesses maintain compliance, improve profitability, and achieve sustainable growth.

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