We work to build long standing relationships with our clients
Since our formation in November 1991, our firm has had a simple objective – to provide creative advice and personalized service to clients to enhance their business success and personal net worth.
Partners
Boyd Hunter, CPA, CA, CFP
Partner
Boyd worked for a national CA firm in Edmonton, Calgary, and Halifax from 1977-1991. He has grown and managed the firm since 1991. He has a wealth of experience with a variety of businesses providing business advice as well as accounting, tax, estate and financial planning services. Boyd focuses on tax, estate and financial planning for owner managers. Boyd is actively involved in the community.
Nola Lamoureux Spierenburg, B.Sc, MBA, CPA, CGA
Partner
Nola joined the firm in 2011 and became a partner in 2021. Nola is highly involved in the IT aspects of the firm and is certified in several accounting packages. In addition to offering accounting, tax and advisory services, she offers a variety of training. Nola is a self-professed geek and served on the board of a local sci-fi convention for several years.
Peter Edwards, CPA, CA, CBV
Partner
Peter joined the firm in 2005 and became a partner in January 2015. Peter’s practice includes a full range of accounting, assurance, tax and advisory services including tax compliance and planning, financial forecasting, valuations and other business consulting services. When not in the office, Peter can be found hiking, skiing, sailing, travelling the world, or relaxing in PEI.
Rosemary Belgrave, CPA, CA
Partner
Rosemary has been a partner at the firm since 1993. She has lectured at both MSVU and the Technical University of Nova Scotia. For over 20 years, she has participated in the professional standards review process for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia. Rosemary focuses on financial statement preparation, accounting services, and personal income tax planning and preparation.
Tracy Adamson, CPA, CA
Partner
Tracy has many years of accounting, audit and tax experience in both the public and private sectors. She joined the firm in 1999. Tracy has completed the CICA In-Depth Tax Course (Parts I and II). She has lectured at the Atlantic School of Chartered Accountancy and at MSVU. Tracy has received many academic awards including the CICA Bronze Medal for earning the third highest mark on the UFE written by over 2,000 CA candidates.
Our Team
Amanda Avery, CPA, CA
SENIOR MANAGER
Amanda has worked in public practice since 2012. She specializes in audit and assurance.
Ashley Davis
OFFICE MANAGER
Brent LaPierre
SENIOR TECHNICIAN
Bryan Kidd, CPA
Manager
Bryan began working in public practice in 2019, with experience in accounting, tax, and assurance.
Freda Cormier
Accounting Technician
Freda has experience in banking, wealth, and bookkeeping. Enjoys staying active and has run the Boston Marathon.
Carole Cotnam
ADMINISTRATOR
Janam Harish
Co-op Student
Janam is a 3rd year accounting student at Dalhousie and can juggle with 6 tennis balls.
Chia-yu Hsu
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Janine Benoit
EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Jonathan Hansen
CPA Student
Jonathan graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Commerce from SMU. Enjoys chess and playing video games.
Julia Strickey
Co-Op Student
Julia is finishing her degree at MSVU. She enjoys playing basketball, trivia nights and thrifting.
Julie Hoskins
CPA Student
Loraine Clark
SENIOR TECHNICIAN
Natalie Toulany
CPA Student
Sean Conwell
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Sean has a BCom from SMU. He enjoys gardening and charity work.
Pomila Bhatia
Senior Associate
Marisa Gordon-Thornhill
Associate CPA
Marisa is a CPA and has Masters in Business Administration. She enjoys gardening, travelling and arts & crafts.
Priscilla Wong
Office Assistant
Vaishali Shah
Accounting Technician
Vaishali has over 7 years of Indian Chartered accountant experience and 10 months of experience in Canadian taxation and accounting.
Victoria Frauzel
Co-op Student
Victoria is a 3rd year Dalhousie Commerce student with a major in accounting. She is on the Dal women’s tennis team.
Victor Lamoureux
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
Victor graduated from Dalhousie with a B.Sc. in Math and Philosophy. He enjoys playing bridge and piano.