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January 17, 2022 by Kraig Quagliotto, Paul Cudmore

Baker Tilly CK promotes Kraig Quagliotto to partner

Chatham, ON – Baker Tilly CK is pleased to announce firm veteran Kraig Quagliotto has been promoted to partner. Quagliotto serves clients in a wide range of industries (such as real estate, manufacturing and professional services), offering a variety of business services.

December 17, 2021 by Rick Nero, Scott Dupuis, Brent Penner

New partner helps grow BT Niagara’s A&A practice

St. Catharines, ON – Rick Nero has joined Baker Tilly Niagara as partner, Audit and Assurance, bringing more than 20 years of experience to the growing practice.

September 28, 2021 by John Sinclair

Baker Tilly WM welcomes partner Birju Shah

Toronto, ON – Baker Tilly Toronto is pleased to welcome partner Birju Shah to its International Tax team. A Chartered Professional Accountant with more than 15 years of experience advising private and publicly traded entities, Shah will assist clients both in Canada and around the world with international tax, general tax compliance and advisory engagements, as well as matters involving tax disputes.

September 9, 2021 by Grant Galbraith, Terri Holowath, Rob Noble, Tanya Kostiw

Two Alberta firms join the Baker Tilly Canada network

Waterloo, ON – Baker Tilly Canada, one of the country’s largest networks of independent accounting firms, is excited to expand its presence in Western Canada by welcoming two new Alberta firms: Baker Tilly WCR and Baker Tilly Catalyst. While BT WCR is located in Rocky Mountain House, BT Catalyst will serve clients from three offices – in Calgary, Nanton and Sundre.

September 8, 2021 by Todd King, Rob Miedema, Amy Gibson Saab, Kenton Strachan

BT Nova Scotia welcomes formal affiliation with legal practice

Dartmouth, NS – Baker Tilly Nova Scotia Inc. is proud to announce its formal affiliation with Harbinger Law Inc., an independent legal firm.

July 29, 2021 by John Sinclair, David Downie

David Downie joins Baker Tilly as principal

Toronto, ON – Baker Tilly in Toronto is pleased to announce the arrival of David Downie in the role of principal. With more than two decades of tax experience, he brings his expertise in tax planning (both international and domestic) and reorganization, with a focus on Canadian multinationals and their global operations.

May 12, 2021 by Daniel Gagné, Maxime Poliquin-Boutin, Maurice Bruneau, Martine Lemaire-Mignault, Nikesh Filion

Baker Tilly HKC appoints three new partners

Cochrane, ON – Baker Tilly HKC is excited to announce the appointment of new partners in each of the firm’s three offices: Maxime Poliquin-Boutin in Hearst, Maurice Bruneau in Cochrane and Nikesh Filion in Kapuskasing.

April 16, 2021 by John F. Oakey

Baker Tilly launches annual federal budget coverage

Waterloo, ON – After an unprecedented year, Baker Tilly Canada is eager to see what Budget 2021 has in store for the Canadian business community. When the budget is released, Baker Tilly will once again provide expert analysis, deciphering the impacts for clients – no matter what they may be. In the leadup to the release, the all-Canadian audit, tax and advisory network invites Canadians to join “BT Budget Watch” to receive valuable content. 

March 18, 2021 by Maxine Laforest, Robert Blais

Baker Tilly SNT promotes Maxine Laforest to principal

Sudbury, ON – Baker Tilly SNT is pleased to announce Maxine Laforest has been promoted to the role of principal. Her career with the firm began 18 years ago when she came on board as a co-op student. Laforest moved to a full-time role later the same year – and her career has flourished ever since.

January 27, 2021 by John Sinclair

Baker Tilly WM promotes Haider Jamani to partner

Toronto, ON – Baker Tilly WM is pleased to announce Haider Jamani has been promoted to partner. Since joining the firm as a senior manager in October 2019, he has tapped into more than a decade of audit and advisory experience, making a powerful impression on colleagues and clients alike.

January 25, 2021 by Darcy Spilchen

BT SK announces CEO Rick Kozachenko’s retirement

Yorkton, SK – With much admiration and gratitude, Baker Tilly SK announces the retirement of respected CEO Rick Kozachenko.

His long history with the firm began in 1979 when he joined the team as a junior accountant, eventually graduating to partner in 1993. Serving as BT SK’s managing partner and IT partner, Kozachenko was responsible for overseeing and implementing the firm’s strategies and goals.

January 21, 2021 by Scott Hodgson, Luther VanGilst, Benjamin Mann

Baker Tilly REO appoints two new partners

Winchester, ON – Baker Tilly REO is pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners: Scott Hodgson and Luther VanGilst. These firm veterans are known for leveraging their knowledge and experience to help clients balance wide-ranging objectives in order to achieve their full potential.

January 18, 2021

Baker Tilly Ottawa appoints two new partners

Ottawa, ON – Baker Tilly Ottawa is pleased to ring in the new year by appointing two new partners: Nathan Leung and Jordan Malone. Having already served the firm well in their previous positions, both will play a vital new role as the firm continues to evolve.

January 11, 2021 by Benjamin Mann, Michael Barclay

BT REO appoints new managing partner

Winchester, Ontario – Baker Tilly REO is pleased to announce Benjamin Mann has been selected as the firm’s new managing partner. With more than 15 years of accounting experience – including nearly a decade at BT – Mann has emerged as a client service leader who emphasizes service delivery and strong relationships.