History

Our story begins when Alan Bruce joined Ron Harnish to form ‘Harnish & Bruce’ in 1979, and from there, the legacy of hard work and integrity was born, which still guides our firm’s ethics today.

In 2003, the growing firm became ‘Bruce & Associates’. Alan then moved the office in 2004 to its current 6080 Young Street location, where it continues to remain as an integral part of Halifax’s North End business community. 

In 2008, Alan’s son, David Bruce, and Shawn Monahan both became partners, and the firm’s name changed to ‘Bruce & Partners’. Over the next several years, they built on their decades of experience to drive the firm’s growth, focusing on a client-centered approach. 

In 2011, David and Shawn acquired full ownership of the firm, and it officially became ‘Bruce & Monahan’. They were supported by a growing team of staff, many of whom are still with us today.

Most recently in 2025, David and Shawn welcomed Julie MacPherson as a new partner, positioning the firm to take on more clients, while also leveraging Julie’s experience to help tackle today’s unique business challenges faced by Nova Scotia companies.

Looking ahead, the Bruce & Monahan team remain dedicated to nurturing both new and long-standing client relationships, attributing much of our success and future opportunities to the principles Alan established nearly 50 years ago.