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October 31, 2023 by Jenilee Melnyk

Baker Tilly RSG’s Sylvestre closes the books on impressive career

Cold Lake, AB ⁠–⁠ Concluding a nearly two decade career in public accounting, Baker Tilly RSG partner Greg Sylvestre is retiring, effective Oct. 31, 2023. 

June 22, 2023 by Mike Hayward, Iman Faris

Baker Tilly Ottawa welcomes its first COO Iman Faris

Ottawa, ON – Having proudly grown into one of the region’s top local Chartered Professional Accounting practices, Baker Tilly Ottawa is pleased to announce its first‑ever COO, Iman Faris. An experienced operational and financial leader, Faris will help expand and implement the firm’s evolving vision for the future, supporting the firm in an administrative capacity to deliver heightened value for clients.

November 18, 2020 by Deepak Upadhyaya

BT Canada launches new Digital Technology and Risk group

Toronto, ON – Baker Tilly Canada is excited to announce the launch of our new Digital Technology and Risk service group. Spearheaded and led by partner Deepak Upadhyaya – a respected people coach, leader and mentor with more than 25 years of progressive experience leading risk and consulting teams – this group continues BT’s commitment to clients as they evolve in the digital space, navigating technological risks and opportunities related to AI, automation,  cybersecurity, privacy, digital assets and more.

September 10, 2019 by Thomas Blonde

Baker Tilly Canada firms band together to fight hunger

Toronto, ON – Baker Tilly Canada is pleased to share that seven Baker Tilly offices across Ontario and Saskatchewan are hungry for change – continuing the tradition of joining forces to raise thousands of dollars in monetary and food donations to support their respective local food banks through Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) annual campaign.

September 22, 2018 by Grant Galbraith

Collins Barrow named Best Digital Workplace: Collaboration

Toronto, ON – Collins Barrow National is proud to be one of this year’s recipients of Igloo Software’s Digital Transformation Awards. This honour celebrates the excellence of distinguished businesses and acknowledges Igloo customers for their innovation and accomplishments in developing a more connected and integrated workplace.

August 22, 2018 by Rosa Maria Iuliano

A timely wake-up call: the dangers of fraudulent phone calls

Ottawa, ON – Fraudulent phone calls are on the rise and the people making these calls are using increasingly sophisticated methods to carry out their schemes. For example, the practice of spoofing phone numbers has allowed some perpetrators to give the impression they are calling from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or the RCMP, giving victims a false sense of security.

August 13, 2018 by Richa Khanna

CB Vaughan’s Richa Khanna joins CPA Canada’s SMP Committee

Vaughan, ON – Collins Barrow Vaughan is pleased to announce the appointment of partner Richa Khanna to CPA Canada’s Audit and Assurance Task force of the Small and Medium-sized Practitioner (SMP) Advisory Committee.

December 13, 2017 by Maxine Laforest, Nadia Robert

Collins Barrow Sudbury experts share knowledge at bookkeeping seminar

Sudbury, ON – Collins Barrow SNT is pleased to announce its involvement in a Bookkeeping Basics seminar held at the Sudbury Regional Business Centre. This event covers the necessary steps to maintain accurate and effective records for tax, banking and payroll purposes.

November 28, 2017 by Grant Galbraith

Collins Barrow Nova Scotia announces merger

Dartmouth, NS – Collins Barrow Nova Scotia Inc. has announced its intention to merge with Jain & Company Chartered Professional Accountants, strengthening Collins Barrow’s position as Nova Scotia’s largest, locally-owned accounting firm.

October 19, 2017 by Dan Gauthier

Collins Barrow SNT’s Dan Gauthier shares how to survive a cyberware attack

Sudbury, ON – Collins Barrow SNT IT manager Dan Gauthier will lead a timely and vital discussion on how to develop a robust IT infrastructure and secure your computer from external threats on October 24. 

November 17, 2016

Chamber of Commerce names CB firm Business of the Year

Kapuskasing, ON – On Friday, October 21, the Kapuskasing & District Chamber of Commerce held its 26th annual Business Awards Gala. During the event, this organization presented its Business of the Year award to Collins Barrow Gagné Gagnon Bisson Hébert, and four of the firm’s five Kapuskasing partners were on hand to accept this prestigious honour.

August 15, 2016 by Antoinette Coluni

Collins Barrow Montreal takes part in OneWalk to Conquer Cancer™

Montreal, QC – For the ninth consecutive year, Collins Barrow Montreal will take part in The Weekend to End Women's Cancer. In August, dozens of participants from the firm will join forces for OneWalk to Conquer Cancer™, the Jewish General Hospital's next-generation fundraiser. 

June 21, 2016 by Peter Hobb, John Clausen

Collins Barrow Durham hosts Durham Exports business conference

Courtice, ON - On Wednesday, September 14, Collins Barrow Durham will host Durham Exports (www.durhamexports.com), a conference on building business opportunities and growth through exporting. This is a rare opportunity for business leaders to enjoy a day of intensive networking and learning.

May 24, 2016 by Antoinette Coluni

Collins Barrow Montreal joins the Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

Montreal, QC – Collins Barrow Montreal is proud to participate in the 1st Annual Pro-Am for Alzheimer’s on June 3 and 4. The one-of-a-kind hockey tournament teams up everyday fans with some of the world’s greatest players, in support of this important cause. 

June 18, 2013

Collins Barrow partner presents on use of technology in controls testing

Toronto, ON – Collins Barrow partner Charan Kumar Bommireddipalli presents on using governance, risk and compliance (GRC) tools to do more with less. At the Infonex Internal Controls conference, taking place in Toronto on June 19, Charan will discuss structuring the governance process and leveraging tools provided by GCR software to facilitate greater efficiency.