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~ Fellowship ~ Thomas (Tom) Wong, FCPA, FCA Tom was a partner at PwC’s Vancouver office from 2005 to 2011, and served as the firm’s BC public sector and health care consulting leader and technology advisory leader. Now retired as a partner, he continues to work part-time as a client strategic advisor to PwC and as a strategic advisor to executive management, boards, and government on the implemen- tation of large and complex initiatives. Tom obtained his designation in BC in 1984. He worked at EY (then Ernst & Young) from 1982 to 2001, becoming a partner in 1994 and serving as leader of the firm’s BC technology advisory and enterprise resource planning practices. Between 2001 and 2005, he was the senior vice-president of Capgemini Consulting and leader of the company’s Western Canada technology and national health-care technology practices. Throughout his career, Tom has combined his professional accounting and auditing skills with a keen understanding of technology to achieve successful outcomes for complex IT projects. For example, in 2010, he was engaged as PwC’s lead risk advisor to ICBC on the Crown corporation’s six-year, $400-million transformation program. Photo of E. Albert Botteselle courtesy of Galloway Botteselle & Company. Photo of David P. Bowra courtesy of The Bowra Group Inc. Photo of Étienne Bruson by Lindsey Donovan. Photos of Diana Chan, Mary Galaugher, Karen Horcher, Tim Howley, Abigail Ma, David Wende, Cecilia Wong, and Thomas Wong by Kent Kallberg Studios. Photo of John Helliwell courtesy of the Vancouver School of Economics. Photo of W. Mackenzie Kanigan by RDC Photography. Photo of Thelma Siglos by Angelo Siglos. Tom supported the accounting profession through dedicated contributions to his provincial legacy body. He led a tax clinic for senior citizens that was hosted by the organization (1987-1995) and served on the organization’s Finance Subcommittee (1988-1989). He has also shared his professional skills and expertise in his community, including by serving on the Fundraising Committee for Vancouver General Hospital (2001-2006) and on the board of directors for Vancouver Community College (2005-2011). Additionally, since 1988, Tom has volunteered as a board member and treasurer of the Community Living Society (CLS), a not-for-profit organization that provides support services to people with developmental disabilities. Tom was instrumental in developing and implementing a sustainable funding strategy and long-term housing plan for individuals supported by CLS. Since 2001, he has also served as treasurer of the Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation, which supports the Zajac Ranch for Children, a ranch that provides camp experiences for children and young adults with chronic conditions. Creative & Production Services 100 Yonge Street, 10 th Floor Toronto, ON M5C 2W1 File Name: Log003-Dec-AD-MngdPortfolios-Greenard 1216 Trim: 4.88” x 4.75”Colours: CMYK Publication: Material Deadline: Dec. 9 Managed portfolios can off er the best of both worlds You have earned the freedom to enjoy your success with a higher level of investment management. Kevin Greenard, CPA, CA, FMA, CFP, CIM® Portfolio Manager Director, Wealth Management 1.800.986.4043 | greenardgroup.com THE GREENARD GROUP ScotiaMcLeod, a division of Scotia Capital Inc. ® ® Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under licence. ™ Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under licence. Scotia Capital Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. For more information visit www.scotiawealthmanagement.com CPABC in Focus • March/April 2018 25