MEMBERS IN FOCUS
Kudos!
Dan Effa, CPA, CA, has opened Effa
Consulting, a boutique firm providing a
variety of strategic consulting services to
business and other leaders. Dan previously
served as president of Liquid Capital Pacific
Corp., a BC-based trade finance company.
Diane Kerley, FCPA, FCMA, a member of the
CPABC Board, has been appointed a partner
of The Mason Group. Diane will head up the
firm’s specialized accounting and finance
recruitment operations in Vancouver.
Darryl Hyde, CPA, CMA, was recently
appointed to the board of governors of the
College of the Rockies. Darryl is a business
consultant for Interior Health Authority and
an active volunteer in Cranbrook.
Ralph R. Miller, CPA, CA, CBV, CHA, CHAE,
is the 2015 recipient of the Hospitality Financial
and Technology Professionals (HFTP) Paragon
Award, which recognizes individuals who’ve
made outstanding contributions to both HFTP
and the hospitality industry. Based out of Calgary,
Ralph is the president of Inntegrated Hospitality
Management Ltd., which provides third-party
consulting and management services.
Anthony Jackson, CPA, CA, was recently appointed CFO of
Gatekeeper Systems Inc., which provides security solutions for
mobile applications such as in-car police systems. Anthony is a
principal of BridgeMark Financial Corp. and the founder of Jackson
& Company Professional Corp., a public practice firm in Vancouver.
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Gurminder S. Parihar, CPA, CGA, a partner
with Parihar & Associates, Chartered
Professional Accountants in Surrey, was
appointed to the board of directors of the
College of Optometrists of British Columbia
by BC Health Minister Terry Lake in
September. Gurminder is serving on the
board as a public member.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L
A C C O U N T A N T S
Congratulations to our successful 2015 UFE Writers!
Troy Van Damme (Honour Roll)
Born and Raised in Smithers, B.C., Troy
graduated from UNBC in Prince George
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Psychology. Troy joined WDM in 2011.
He thanks his wife Annie, his family,
and his colleagues for their support and
assistance.
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We are proud of your achievements!
Cole Parr
Born and Raised in Quesnel, B.C., Cole
graduated from TRU in Kamloops with
a Bachelor of Business Administration
Degree in Accounting. Cole joined WDM in
2013. He thanks his wife Samantha, his
family, and his colleagues for their support
and assistance.