Community News - Gender Equity in Ottawa’s Accounting Community
Gender inequity continues to be an issue in the higher ranks of accounting firms (just like in law firms and the financial advisory profession), particularly in the specialized field of tax. That’s why the following recent promotions are very exciting:
• Jennifer Dawe of Hendry Warren LLP has been promoted from Tax Manager to Partner
• Christa Gillis has joined Logan Katz as their Tax Partner
• Monica Martinez of GGFL has been promoted to Associate Partner, U.S. and Cross-Border Tax & Advisory Services
Also exciting, Rosa Maria Iuliano, Tax Partner at Baker Tilly, was recently awarded the designation of FCPA and Anjali Dilawri from Logan Katz won Business Woman of the Year for the The Women’s Business Network’s professional services category.
Click here to read about the experience of women working at MNP. To learn more about how and why this progress should continue, see this Deloitte research.
Other recent notable hires, promotions and news include:
Bryden McMaster of Welch, Brad Fisk of Parker Prins Lebano, Matt Kemp of Bouris Wilson and Zach Kruger of Wilkinson became partners of their respective firms.
McCay Duff brought new talent to Ottawa by hiring Andrew Green from New Brunswick.
BDO hired Ari Kapitany as their new Director of Canadian Taxation Services.
Secker Ross & Perry are celebrating 50 years of their firm in Kingston.
Finally, there were many who recently completed their journey towards the CPA designation and had their application for admission to membership approved. Examples include Celina Belrango of Andrews & Co. Congratulations to all new CPA members!