Sue Bragg FCPA FCA

Biography

Sue has been a partner since January 1, 2001. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1995 after graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Sue worked with the firm from 1989 to 1996 and spent the next three years in Kingston with a national firm. She returned to the firm (formerly Gaviller & Company) December 1, 1999 as a Manager.

Sue has considerable experience providing accounting, auditing and tax services to a wide variety of businesses. Sue's particular strength is providing quality auditing services to assurance clients. This includes preparation of annual financial statements, corporate income tax returns and letters to management in order that policies and processes can be improved. Her favourite part of the process is presenting and discussing the audit results with management and those charged with governance. She takes a special interest in all new accounting & auditing issues developed by CPA Ontario.

Sue also served as a part-time practice inspector for the former Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (now CPA Ontario) for four years. In this capacity, she reviewed the files and practices of fellow CPAs to ensure they complied with the stringent standards of the Institute. In 2006 she was honoured to be one of the first group of recipients to receive the ICAO Award of Distinction. This award is to recognize CAs under age 40 who have made a significant impact, bringing distinction to themselves and to their profession through leadership and achievement in their professional, community and personal lives. In September 2023 she was elected a Fellow of CPA Ontario and considers this her greatest professional accomplishment.

Sue is a founding member of The Rotary Club of Collingwood South Georgian Bay. She was President of the Rotary Club for its 2007/08 year and was the club's first "recycled" President for its 2022/23 year. Sue's most recent volunteer passion is as Treasurer of Friends of Wiidookdaadiwin. This project recognizes and celebrates the natural beauty and aboriginal history in the Simcoe County area with a bronze icon and a beautiful vista for visitors to enjoy.