Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

As a mentor at the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, l play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of accounting professionals. I have the opportunity to share my knowledge and expertise with aspiring CPAs and guide them as they progress through the CPA program.

Mentor

Xen Accounting

Portfolio company acquired from the Equiom PE Group

Partner - Strategic Advisor

Nex CPA

Boutique financial services for vc backed businesses.

Principal

Vasco

B2B SaaS that engineers growth to scale 10x faster.

Fractional CFO

Equiom Group

A Private Equity Group providing sophisticated clients with professional service expertise.

Managing Director - Canada

Board Member - Canada

MailChannels

MailChannels is a Vancouver-based SaaS company that protects companies against malicious email threats.

- Model budget and cashflow to determine free cashflow and financing needs
- Monthly review of cashflow and month-end discussions held with the CEO
- Budget to actual variance analysis provided to the CEO and Board
- Track key metrics (MRR, MRR Expansion, MRR Retraction, EBITDA, ARPU, ARPA)

Rise Branding

Rise Branding is a Toronto-based branding and communications agency that partners with leading multinationals in the B2B space.

- Financial modeling to determine free cashflow, breakeven analysis, financing needs, and key revenue/direct cost/opex drivers.
- Quarterly review of cashflow needs with CEO
- Budget to actual variance analysis provided to executive management.

Cloud Accounting Firm that is 100% digital. Acquired by the Equiom Group on Nov. 1, 2018.

- Startup ecosystem in tech, fintech, and venture capital 
- Advisory & consulting services (financial modelling, SRED, fractional CFO)
- Reporting (financial statements, quarterly reports to limited partners, board packages)
- Tax (indirect, direct, payroll)

Senior Manager

Aon Risk Solutions

NYSE: AON
- Full cycle accounting under IFRS
- Budgets, fixed assets, month-end
- Federal excise tax

Senior Accountant

BMO Wealth Management - Canada

TSX: BMO
- Analyze equities
- Operated in the money market funds, equities, and derivatives.
- Licensed investment representative with IIROC

Equity Specialist

Startup advisor

I help modern businesses scale by optimizing their cash flow, finops technology, and tax compliance.

Hasan Shahariar, CPA

In April, Sonder (Airbnb rival) said it had entered its “next era.”
By November, it entered bankruptcy court.

Just months ago, the hospitality startup announced $18 million in new financing and a partnership with Marriott that promised to “redefine modern travel.”

They called it a transformation — complete with talk of “balance sheet strength,” “synergies,” and “long-term value creation.”

Then, last week, guests at Sonder properties got emails telling them to pack up and leave by 9 a.m.
Some found their luggage in hallways. Others paid thousands to rebook last-minute.
The “next era” didn’t last long.

This isn’t just another scaleup flameout.
It’s a reality check for a culture that still confuses raising money with making money.

Sonder wasn’t short on vision or capital — it was short on sustainability.
And when a business is built on narratives instead of numbers, every new round just buys time, not traction.
Because capital is a magnifier.
If your model is strong, it fuels growth.
If it’s weak, it speeds up the crash.

So here’s the real takeaway for founders:
Your next funding announcement shouldn’t sound like a finish line.
It’s the starting gun — and the clock’s already ticking.

Hasan Shahariar, cpa

I advise vc backed startups and build their accounting architecture.

Sometimes I sit down as a CPA, list out all the taxes we pay in Canada, and genuinely wonder if the government is trying to speedrun every possible revenue tool in the OECD.

Income tax? Of course.
Sales tax? Mandatory.
CPP, EI, EHT, WSIB? Naturally.
Carbon tax? Twice, if you’re in the wrong province.
Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, luxury goods? Taxed, taxed, and extra taxed. Property tax? Absolutely.
Vacancy tax? Spice it up.
Import duties?  Chef’s kiss.

The list goes on and on.

At some point, you stop reading the list and start laughing like you're in a Marvel movie post-credit scene...because there’s always one more!

And what’s eye-popping is when you compare us to similar countries:

Germany
Higher taxes in some areas, BUT universal healthcare that works, high-speed rail, vocational training pipelines, and infrastructure that isn't collapsing.

Australia
Lower overall tax burden than Canada, with faster healthcare access, and simpler business regulation.

New Zealand
Simpler tax code, fewer layers, better digital government services. And nobody there has ever heard of “Part VI.1 tax,” which already puts them ahead.

Meanwhile, here in Canada? We’re paying for public services that feel increasingly stretched, delayed, or just plain confusing.

I love this country, truly.

But even as a CPA, when I map out all the taxes individuals and businesses pay, my reaction is basically:

“This system is crazy.”

If Canadians are going to keep funding this many revenue streams, we should at least expect transparency, simplicity, and services that match what other advanced economies have already figured out.

Stargazer Digital

⬇️ WHAT WE DO ⬇️
I’m Fiona Gallagher, and I specialise in helping home improvement companies consistently fill their calendars with sales calls from ready-to-buy homeowners.

Our Done For You Installation Pipeline Method™ guarantees 90+ booked calls in 60 days — without needing to increase your ad spend or hire more staff.

⬇️ HOW WE HELP ⬇️
► Triple-Filter Lead Qualification: We target and qualify only serious buyers.
► Seamless Appointment Booking: Our automated process converts enquiries into confirmed sales calls.
► Show-Up Rate Optimisation: An 80% show-up rate ensures you close more deals.
► Continuous Optimisation: We monitor and refine the process to boost your revenue.

⬇️ WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT ⬇️
✔️ No upfront ad spend.
✔️ No long-term commitments — only results.
✔️ You only pay for booked appointments.

⬇️ WHY IT WORKS ⬇️
✔️ A steady stream of high-quality, pre-qualified leads.
✔️ More booked calls without cold outreach or wasted resources.
✔️ More time to focus on delivering exceptional service and scaling your business.

⬇️ READY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? ⬇️
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Co-Owner at Stargazer Digital, Specialise in Client Happiness!

Bee-reavement

With over 20 years of experience as a primary school teacher and a trained child bereavement counsellor/therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how essential it is to provide the right support during such a challenging time.
 

Throughout my teaching career in the Scottish Borders, I identified a gap in services for children experiencing grief.

 

After earning my COSCA qualification certificate in bereavement counselling for children and young people, I worked as a bereavement counsellor in schools through a program supported by Scottish Borders Council.

 

Sadly, due to funding cuts, this vital support is no longer available in the area.

 

That’s why I decided to create my own business, a safe space—one where children can feel supported, understood, and guided through their grief.

 

Having experienced bereavement as a child myself, I know how crucial it is to work through these emotions and how doing so can help build resilience for life’s challenges.

 

I’m dedicated to providing compassionate care to help children navigate their grief. Let’s open the conversation and offer the support every child deserves. Feel free to reach out and connect.

Child Bereavement Counsellor

Scottish Borders Council

primary teacher

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⬇️ WHAT WE DO ⬇️
Hi, I’m Fiona Gallagher, and I help home improvement companies like yours fill their calendars with qualified sales appointments.

Our Done For You Installation Pipeline Method™ guarantees 90+ booked calls in just 60 days — without increasing your ad spend or overwhelming your team.

⬇️ CHALLENGES YOU FACE ⬇️
We understand the frustration of:
✅ Wasting hours on unqualified leads.
✅ A chaotic booking process that lets opportunities slip through.
✅ Teams stretched too thin with follow-ups and admin tasks.

⬇️ HOW WE HELP ⬇️
► Triple-Filter Lead Qualification: We focus only on serious, ready-to-buy homeowners.
► Seamless Booking System: Our automated process turns every enquiry into a confirmed appointment.
► Proven Show-Up Strategy: Our approach achieves an 80% show-up rate for dependable growth.

⬇️ WHY IT WORKS ⬇️
✔️ No wasted time chasing tyre-kickers.
✔️ A consistent flow of high-quality leads who show up ready to buy.
✔️ More time to focus on what matters: delivering exceptional service and scaling your business.

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