Douglas Spence
Founder | CPA, CA, LPA
Doug started Douglas Spence & Associates CPA when he transitioned his part-time practice to a full-time practice in June 2005. He attained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1993 and Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2012. Doug has years of experience in both public accounting and industry, as Director of Finance in a manufacturing company, and Controller with a transportation company. He continues to work in industry through consultations for a client in the construction and manufacturing industry. He brings this wealth of knowledge and depth of experience as part of his continuing endeavor to provide clarity, value and peace of mind to his clients. Doug has an Honours BA degree from the University of Toronto majoring in both Commerce and Economics. He is married with two sons.
Office: 905. 257. 2232 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 practise areas at the firm are providing assurance services, real estate tax planning, corporate restructuring and business valuations. 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 steve@dsacpaca.comJenny Kwon
Associate | CPA, CGA
Jenny joined Douglas Spence & Associates CPA in 2015. She obtained her Canadian CPA, CGA designation in 2016, US CMA designation in 2003, and passed the US CPA exam in 2008. She’s 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 jenny@dsacpaca.comMara Buhi
Staff Accountant, Office Administrator | BBA, CPA Student
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 CPA while working on her degree. She joined the firm full-time upon graduation and works in Corporate and Personal Tax, Internal Accounting Services, NTR.
Office: 905. 257. 2232 mara@dsacpaca.comSarah Mazher Baig
Staff Accountant | BBA, CPA Student
Sarah joined Douglas Spence & Associates CPA in 2020. She has 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, NTR, Corporate and Personal Tax. In her spare time Sarah enjoys nature walks, traveling and exploring new places.
Office: 905. 257. 2232 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, software development sector. She brings a unique skill set, educational and experiential background to Douglas Spence & Associates CPA. Nancy is an integral member of the team in Personal and Estate Tax, SR&ED consultation.
Office: 905. 257. 2232 nancy@dsacpaca.com