Olsen Hahn Accounting Ltd.
5124 50 Street, Daysland, Alberta
587-844-6677
In a region where business is often built over coffee, conversation, and a handshake, Olsen Hahn Accounting has found its place by keeping things personal.
Located in Daysland, with an additional office in Camrose, the firm is led by Kevin Olsen and Linda Lee Hahn, two accountants whose paths into the profession were very different but whose shared approach is remarkably aligned.
They are not interested in being the kind of accountant’s people hear from once a year. They want to be part of the bigger picture, helping farmers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners understand their numbers, make confident decisions, and grow with a little more peace of mind.
For Kevin, accounting and agriculture have always gone hand in hand. Born and raised between Strome and Killam, he is a farmer himself, which gives him a practical understanding of the realities many of his clients face. He knows that farm accounting is not just about receipts, returns, and balance sheets. It is about land purchases, equipment decisions, grain marketing, family succession, and the constant pressure to make the right call in an industry where one decision can carry thousands of dollars in impact.
“I specialize in farm accounting,” Kevin said. “Being a farmer myself, it’s a natural fit.”
Linda Lee came to accounting through the corporate world, working with large companies before starting her own business in 2019. In 2023, she joined forces with Kevin, and together they built Olsen Hahn Accounting into a firm rooted in local service, practical advice, and year-round support.
Today, Olsen Hahn Accounting offers tax services for small and medium sized businesses, farms, and clients across a variety of industries. Their work also includes bookkeeping, payroll, GST returns, CFO services, and business coaching. In many ways, the goal is simple: to be a one stop shop for the financial needs of the people and businesses they serve.
But ask either Kevin or Linda Lee what makes their work different, and the answer quickly moves beyond services.
They see accounting as a partnership.
“A lot of people think accountants only show up at tax time,” Linda Lee said. “Working with us is a bit different, based on the fact that we try to make sure we’re growing together.”
That means meeting clients where they are, whether they are just starting out, expanding, trying to understand their pricing, or wondering whether they can afford to hire staff or purchase equipment. It may mean regular bookkeeping support, a mid-year tax estimate, or a conversation about where the business is headed next.
For many business owners, especially in rural communities, the dream often starts with passion rather than a business plan. A baker may know how to make exceptional products. A tradesperson may be skilled at their craft. A farmer may understand the land and the work. But pricing, cash flow, payroll, taxes, and long-term planning can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming.
That is where Olsen Hahn Accounting often steps in.
Linda Lee said many clients are not looking for judgment. They are looking for someone who can help them make sense of the information in front of them. Sometimes that support is a small piece of advice. Other times, it is a full conversation about how to structure the business, price services, organize records, or plan for growth.
Kevin said those conversations naturally become part of the everyday relationship between accountant and client. A question about numbers can quickly become a question about whether to buy a combine, hire an employee, or make a major investment.
“We want to be able to help you with those decisions,” he said.
That willingness to be available is part of the culture they are building. Kevin said good customer service means answering a phone call or email when a client needs support, even if that call comes from the cab of a combine or outside regular office hours. The reason is simple. They want to see their clients succeed.
For Linda Lee, one of the most rewarding parts of the work is seeing progress show up in the data. The numbers tell a story. Sales grow. Debt comes down. Cash flow improves. A business owner who once felt uncertain begins to see what is possible.
Kevin sees that same progress in a different but equally meaningful way. He talks about watching a farm upgrade from older equipment, seeing the next generation take over, or being invited into a client’s business or home to celebrate what they have built.
“It’s cool watching someone build something,” he said.
That sense of shared investment is one of the reasons the Daysland office matters. While virtual meetings and email are still part of the business, both Kevin and Linda Lee believe there is something valuable about being physically present in the community. Clients can stop in, drop off records, sit down across the table, pass papers back and forth, and talk through decisions face to face.
In rural Alberta, those relationships matter.
Kevin remembers growing up in the area, seeing farmers gather for coffee at his dad’s place, and knowing many of the people he now serves as clients. Some knew him as a kid riding his bike down the driveway. Now, he has the opportunity to earn their trust in a new way.
For Linda Lee, who married into the area, the support has been equally meaningful. She said being part of the Flagstaff region has helped build credibility, trust, and strong referrals from the beginning.
“To me, Flagstaff is home and will always be home,” Kevin said. “It’s where I want to raise my family, where I want to grow my farm and our accounting business.”
That commitment extends beyond the office. Olsen Hahn Accounting believes in supporting local because they have seen firsthand how local dollars move through a community. Money spent in town does not stop with one purchase. It supports another business, another family, another service, and another event.
For Kevin and Linda Lee, giving back is not a marketing strategy. It is part of belonging.
And while accounting may seem like a business of forms, deadlines, and numbers, Olsen Hahn Accounting is also deeply aware of the emotions that can come with money. Finances can bring stress, embarrassment, anxiety, or shame. The firm’s approach is to create a space where clients can be honest, get the facts on the table, and begin moving forward.
“No matter where you are in your business, if the first decision to improve is to talk to your accountant, we’re more than willing to be that accountant,” Kevin said.
At Olsen Hahn Accounting, the message is clear. They are not just here to file taxes. They are here to grow with the people and businesses they serve.
For the Flagstaff Region, that means having a local accounting firm that understands more than the numbers. It understands the people behind them.
