Douglas Spence
Founder | CPA, CA, LPA
Doug started Douglas Spence & Associates CPAs when he transitioned his part-time practice to a full-time practice in June 2005. After he received an Honours BA degree from the University of Toronto majoring in both Commerce and Economics, Doug went on to attain his Chartered Accountant designation in 1993. Doug has years of experience in both public accounting and industry, as Director of Finance for a manufacturing company, and Controller with a transportation company. He continues to work in industry by providing controllership and CFO services for clients in the construction and manufacturing industries. He brings this wealth of knowledge and depth of experience as part of his continuing endeavour to provide clarity, value and peace of mind to his clients. He is married with two sons.
Office: 905. 257. 2232 extension 206 doug@dsacpaca.comSteve Gaul
Associate | CPA, CA
Steve is a Chartered Professional Accountant, a Chartered Accountant and holds an Honours of Bachelor of Accounting degree from Brock University. Steve’s practice areas at the firm are providing assurance services, real estate tax planning, corporate restructuring, business valuations and estate planning. He has extensive experience working with small to large size private companies and providing advice regarding their financial and tax reporting requirements. Steve is actively involved in the professional development and training of the staff.
Office: 905. 257. 2232 extension 209 steve@dsacpaca.comJenny Kwon
Associate | CPA, CGA, CPA (Maine)
Jenny joined Douglas Spence & Associates CPAs in 2015 and obtained her Canadian CPA, CGA designation in 2016. She also holds US CMA designation and US CPA (Maine). She is a motivated and meticulous accounting professional with over 20 years' experience in both industry and public accounting. Jenny specializes in Accounting & Assurance, Corporate Tax and US Personal Tax. She’s married with two children. Outside of work Jenny enjoys hiking the trails with her dog Moose.
Office: 905. 257. 2232 extension 203 jenny@dsacpaca.comMara Buhi
Staff Accountant, Office Administrator
Mara achieved Honours of Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting degree from Pilon School of Business, Sheridan College. She’s currently pursuing her CPA designation. Mara started as an intern in 2018 with Douglas Spence & Associates CPAs while working on her degree. She joined the firm full-time upon graduation and works in Corporate and Personal Tax, in addition to being an integral member of Internal Accounting Services team.
Office: 905. 257. 2232 extension 202 mara@dsacpaca.comSarah Mazher Baig
Staff Accountant
Sarah joined Douglas Spence & Associates CPAs in 2020 and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toronto. Sarah is an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who is on route to completing her CPA designation. She has strong technical accounting skills and applies her accounting and business acumen towards Internal Accounting Services, Corporate and Personal Tax. In her spare time Sarah enjoys nature walks, traveling and exploring new places.
Office: 905. 257. 2232 extension 207 sarah@dsacpaca.comNancy Lee
Office Administrator | Elec Eng Ret.
Nancy is a retired engineer with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. She has over 30 years’ experience in the telecommunication industry with corporate and wholesale, technology development, manufacturing, financial technology and software development sectors. She brings a unique skill set, educational and experiential background to Douglas Spence & Associates CPAs. Nancy is an integral member of the team in Personal and Estate Tax, and SR&ED consulting.
Office: 905. 257. 2232 extension 201 nancy@dsacpaca.com