Shawn Gander, CPA CMA
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Chris Maxfield, CPA
Shawn’s an incredible man to work with. Can lead and listen, and genuinely cares about what he’s doing. I have no doubt that he will create success for both himself and his clients!
Michelle Werkman, CPA, CMA
I enjoyed working with Shawn on both group projects and in study groups at Grant MacEwan. He has a great work ethic and I admire his ability to be professional and have fun at the same time. Although we are no longer classmates I would welcome the opportunity to work with him in the future.
Chris Maxfield, CPA
Shawn’s an incredible man to work with. Can lead and listen, and genuinely cares about what he’s doing. I have no doubt that he will create success for both himself and his clients!
Michelle Werkman, CPA, CMA
I enjoyed working with Shawn on both group projects and in study groups at Grant MacEwan. He has a great work ethic and I admire his ability to be professional and have fun at the same time. Although we are no longer classmates I would welcome the opportunity to work with him in the future.
Chris Maxfield, CPA
Shawn’s an incredible man to work with. Can lead and listen, and genuinely cares about what he’s doing. I have no doubt that he will create success for both himself and his clients!
Michelle Werkman, CPA, CMA
I enjoyed working with Shawn on both group projects and in study groups at Grant MacEwan. He has a great work ethic and I admire his ability to be professional and have fun at the same time. Although we are no longer classmates I would welcome the opportunity to work with him in the future.
Chris Maxfield, CPA
Shawn’s an incredible man to work with. Can lead and listen, and genuinely cares about what he’s doing. I have no doubt that he will create success for both himself and his clients!
Michelle Werkman, CPA, CMA
I enjoyed working with Shawn on both group projects and in study groups at Grant MacEwan. He has a great work ethic and I admire his ability to be professional and have fun at the same time. Although we are no longer classmates I would welcome the opportunity to work with him in the future.
Experience
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Simplify Accounting
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Canada
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Aug 2019 - Present
It's hard enough being an entrepreneur without having to worry about accounting/taxes. Simplify offers peace of mind through customized cloud accounting packages at monthly fixed prices.Most accounting and bookkeeping firms still charge by the hour. Quality, rates and efficiency can really vary. With Simplify, you pay for a result. Not the time it takes to get there. And most plans include unlimited access. Fluid discussion throughout the year is encouraged - and there's no surprise bills for it. You should focus on what you do best as a business owner. Check out simplifyaccounting.ca or contact us for a free consult.
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MNP
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2019
Along with managing a team of accountants and techs, I worked closely with small and mid size business owners. My focus was on adding value to clients by understanding their needs, providing business advice and identifying tax saving opportunities. Along with managing a team of accountants and techs, I worked closely with small and mid size business owners. My focus was on adding value to clients by understanding their needs, providing business advice and identifying tax saving opportunities.
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ONBusiness Chartered Professional Accountants Inc
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Canada
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial and Tax Services Advisor
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Mar 2016 - Feb 2018
I compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements. I also prepared a variety of tax returns/elections and performed research to identify tax savings and efficiencies for clients. I compiled, reviewed, and audited financial statements. I also prepared a variety of tax returns/elections and performed research to identify tax savings and efficiencies for clients.
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GWL Realty Advisors
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Canada
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Investment Management
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400 - 500 Employee
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Assistant Manager Portfolio Reporting
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Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
I managed the real estate appraisal process for GWLRA's largest client, performed market value write up/downs, prepared quarterly financial statements, and played an important role in the 2016 budgeting process. I managed the real estate appraisal process for GWLRA's largest client, performed market value write up/downs, prepared quarterly financial statements, and played an important role in the 2016 budgeting process.
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Capital Power
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Canada
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Utilities
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500 - 600 Employee
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Financial Analyst
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2015
I gained a broad wealth of experience at Capital Power in their finance development program. A majority of my time was spent in Corporate Tax and Internal Audit; I also received exposure to Budget/Forecast and Supply Chain. I gained a broad wealth of experience at Capital Power in their finance development program. A majority of my time was spent in Corporate Tax and Internal Audit; I also received exposure to Budget/Forecast and Supply Chain.
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CEO
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2012
I started Chill Ride Longboards while in University and experienced the joys and hassles of owning a small business. The company manufactured and sold longboards. I sold the company in the Fall of 2012 to one of my distributors. I started Chill Ride Longboards while in University and experienced the joys and hassles of owning a small business. The company manufactured and sold longboards. I sold the company in the Fall of 2012 to one of my distributors.
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Education
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
CMA Strategic Leadership Program -
MacEwan University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting