Brian is a Partner in the Saskatoon office. He has over 30 years of valuable experience in public practice with accounting firms in Saskatoon and Winnipeg. Brian specializes in providing assurance, financial reporting and advisory services to his clients.
Brian is committed to exceeding the expectations of his clients by providing them with customized advice and solutions that meet their unique needs. His extensive technical knowledge and industry experience with both private and public companies make him a great asset to the Assurance Team. He has worked with clients in diverse industries including health care, school divisions, mining, manufacturing, retail, transportation, financial institutions, automotive dealerships and not-for-profit organizations. He is a leader in the technical expertise of the financial reporting frameworks most frequently used in Canada today, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and has assisted numerous clients with these standards.
He is a member of the firm’s Audit Services Group and Chair of the Standards and Quality Management Committee. He has also provided support to the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada as a technical expert in Assurance and Financial Reporting, including marking the national exam, the Common Final Evaluation (CFE), for 16 years. Brian received the George Baxter Award for Excellence from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan in 2008 for excellence in professional, charitable, and community involvement. In 2016, Brian was a presenter at The Summit, a gathering of Allinial Global professionals from across North America. In addition, he was invited to participate in CPA Canada’s NPO Symposium, as an experienced professional in servicing the needs of not-for-profit organizations.
Brian serves on the Board of Directors of the Saskatoon Airport Authority, including as Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee, and is a member of the Professional Practice Committee of CPA Saskatchewan. He also enjoys golfing and kayaking. He and his wife have two adult daughters.