Mr. Pouya Zangeneh reports

SCOTIABANK INTRODUCES SPECIALIZED BANKING SERVICE FOR ACCOUNTANTS

Today, Bank of Nova Scotia launched its newest specialized banking solution, the Scotiabank Accountant Banking Program, tailored to meet the unique professional and business needs of chartered professional accountants (CPAs) and practice owners across Canada.

With tax season under way, the program offers a comprehensive, integrated suite of solutions coupled with advice from dedicated specialists to help accountants simplify financial management, allowing them to focus on serving their clients and growing their practice through their busiest time of year.

Scotiabank is proud to introduce a leading, comprehensive banking program exclusively designed for accountants. The program recognizes that accounting practices have distinct cash flow cycles and operational needs. It combines preferred pricing and discounts with access to Scotiabank professional banking specialists, who provide tailored advice and support the unique needs of accountants.

"We understand that for accountants, time is one of the most valuable assets, particularly during tax season. Whether they are managing day-to-day transactions or supporting clients with complex advisory work, efficiency and trusted advice are critical," said Pouya Zangeneh, senior vice-president, business banking, at Scotiabank. "This program is the first of its kind at Scotiabank built specifically for accountants to meet their banking needs so they can concentrate on what they do best, serving clients and building their practice."

Tailored benefits for accountants

The Scotiabank accountant banking program delivers specific, high-value benefits designed to reduce overhead and simplify day-to-day operations through a dedicated, specialized adviser who understands the unique needs of accountants.

• Operating cost savings: full monthly fee waiver on the Select account for business, Plan B and preferred rates for payments on Visa, Mastercard and Interac fees through Chase Payment Solutions;
• Growth financing: preferred lending rates to support practice growth;
• Expense management: first year annual fee waiver for the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Business Card, ideal for managing business expenses and earning rewards;
• Digital efficiency: six months of free on-line banking with ScotiaConnect digital banking;
• Beyond banking value: exclusive partner offers with CFIB, Telus Business and more.

Scotiabank client Jing Liu, CPA owner of Avenue Tax Professional Corp. in Burlington, Ont., worked closely with Scotiabank as she strategically grew her business through acquisition. Mr. Liu accessed a holistic banking solution that included term loan financing to support her acquisitions, as well as business accounts, operating lines of credit and business credit cards for Avenue Tax Professional Corp.'s day-to-day operating needs.

Scotiabank invites all designated accountants to experience the difference that the Scotiabank accountant banking program can make. With a strong foundation providing financial solutions to the accounting industry, Scotiabank stands ready to help accountants achieve their financial goals with confidence and ease.

About Bank of Nova Scotia

Scotiabank's vision is to be the bank's clients' most trusted financial partner and deliver sustainable, profitable growth. Guided by Scotiabank's purpose: for every future, the bank helps its clients, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With assets of approximately $1.5-trillion (as at Oct. 31, 2025), Scotiabank is one of the largest banks in North America by assets, and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS).