OUR PEOPLE
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DANIEL CHANG
Senior Manager, Audit
CPA, CPA (WA)
Daniel helps public companies in mining, resources, and cannabis take on complex reporting with confidence.
His experience extends to RTOs and junior investment companies, and he brings strong technical grounding and a steady approach to every engagement. Clients rely on him to keep things clear and moving. When he is not on a file, Daniel is likely at the gym, on the ultimate frisbee field, or tracking down the best sushi in Vancouver.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditReview + Compilation
Private Company Audit
IPO + Going Public
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasFinancial Services
Renewable Energy
Digital Assets + DeFi
DYLAN CONNELLY
Partner, Public Company Audit
CPA, CA
Dylan has walked companies from their first start-up audit all the way to the international stage.
He helps public and private companies grow with confidence at every step, providing assurance and advisory services that give management teams a clear read on where they stand.
His work spans multiple sectors, with particular depth in mining, manufacturing, and cannabis. Dylan’s clients range from tech start-ups and mining ventures to international manufacturers and cannabis operations of every size.
Within the firm, he co-leads the Cannabis Industry practice and sits on a number of committees, helping shape how Davidson serves fast-moving sectors. He has built a strong reputation for supporting clients through change and growth, thanks to a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
When he trades his desk for the outdoors, Dylan is with his family, on the ice, out on the waves, or climbing somewhere in the alpine.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditPrivate Company Audit
IPO + Going Public
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasTechnology + Gaming
Cannabis
Biotech + Healthcare
Renewable Energy
Agriculture
Retail + Consumer
Manufacturing + Distribution
Natural Resources
BILL DAVIDSON
Founding Partner
FCPA, FCA
Bill built Davidson from the ground up, founding the firm in 1984.
His vision for a service-driven firm that would become an industry leader still shapes how Davidson works today.
Alongside his work in the profession, Bill has been a dedicated community builder. As a capital campaign committee member, he helped launch the Bettie Allard YMCA in Coquitlam, and he has served on numerous boards, including the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and the Rotary Club of Vancouver, and coached youth soccer for many seasons.
His impact has been recognized at the highest levels of the profession. Bill was named a Fellow of CPA BC in 2006 and received CPA BC’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.
Now in semi-retirement, he still advises on client matters and global business initiatives, while happily leaving firm management to others, unless asked. An avid traveller, hiker, and boxing enthusiast, Bill remains deeply engaged in his community.
KATHLEEN DENGLER
Partner, Practice Leader - Private Assurance
CPA, CGA
Kathleen gives Western Canada’s private companies and charities audits without the surprises.
As Partner and Practice Leader for Private Assurance, she leads assurance engagements for small and medium-sized organizations, and provides accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored to each client’s needs.
Her expertise spans audits, review engagements, compilations, financial reporting, and corporate and personal tax planning. She is known for a collaborative, relationship-focused approach, working alongside clients to strengthen financial confidence, navigate complexity, and find room to grow.
Boards and management value her common-sense solutions and her proactive communication throughout the year rather than only at year end.
Kathleen stays active in the profession and her community, serving on the Nexia Canada Audit Committee and as Treasurer of the Okotoks Oilers Athletic Association. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from SAIT and is a CPA, CGA.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditReview + Compilation
Canadian Corporate
Bookkeeping
QuickBooks / Cloud Accounting
Financial Statement Prep
INDUSTRIES
Real Estate + ConstructionRetail + Consumer
Hospitality, Food + Beverage
Professional Services
JAGROOP DHILLON
Manager, Private Enterprise
CPA
Jagroop helps retail businesses and owner-managers keep their books and taxes in order.
She focuses on private enterprise compilations and corporate tax returns, bringing hands-on experience supporting private companies with their day-to-day accounting and compliance. Jagroop is known for a practical, detail-focused approach that owners genuinely appreciate.
SERVICES
Review + CompilationBookkeeping
QuickBooks / Cloud Accounting
Financial Statement Prep
Personal
Canadian Corporate
CRA Representation
INDUSTRIES
Retail + ConsumerProfessional Services
Real Estate + Construction
Entertainment + Media
JUSTIN DOREY
Principal, Audit
CPA
Justin steps in when public companies hit their most complex moments.
He specializes in public company audits, with particular depth in initial public offerings and mergers and acquisitions.
Since joining Davidson, he has shown real leadership in navigating complex financial landscapes, guiding clients through transactions and reporting requirements that demand both technical skill and composure. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and is a CPA.
Currently pursuing his US CPA certification, Justin brings a growing cross-border capability to his work.
A lifelong sports lover, he fills his own seasons with hockey, golf, skiing, and fishing.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditIPO + Going Public
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasRenewable Energy
LES FABIAN
Partner, Practice Leader, Tax + Private Enterprise
CPA, CA
Les turns the kind of tax questions that keep owners up at night into clear decisions.
He helps private companies, families, and their advisors work through corporate reorganizations, cross-border transactions, succession plans, and the tax affairs of trusts and estates, always with a plain-spoken style that makes hard choices feel manageable.
He built and now leads Davidson’s Tax and Private Enterprise practice, with particular strength in cross-border, personal, and corporate tax. His clients include private companies, trusts, estates, and junior mining companies, each with its own mix of planning and compliance needs.
Les is as well known inside the firm as he is with clients. He has built and mentored a strong tax team dedicated to exceptional service and fresh thinking, and colleagues credit him with shaping how the practice works and grows.
Outside the office, Les enjoys an active lifestyle through cycling, kayaking, golfing, and playing hockey. He values time spent with family and friends, traveling with his wife and daughter, and unwinding with a glass of fine wine.
SERVICES
Review + CompilationCanadian Corporate
Personal
International
Estate + Trust
Indirect (GST/PST)
Succession + Estate Planning
CRA Representation
Business Advisory + Consulting
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasReal Estate + Construction
Financial Services
Natural Resources
Biotech + Healthcare
Technology + Gaming
Entertainment + Media
Hospitality, Food + Beverage
Manufacturing + Distribution
Professional Services
JANET FAN
Manager, Audit
CPA
Janet finds practical solutions so her clients can spend more time on their business.
Detail-oriented and highly organized, she specializes in audits of public companies in the various industries. Janet takes pride in solving problems thoughtfully, and her work has taken her around the world to conduct audits. The travel bug has stuck, too, and any trip she is not taking for a client, she is busy planning for herself.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditINDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasTechnology + Gaming
Retail + Consumer
ASHLEY FANG
Manager, Audit
CPA
Ashley helps mining and resource companies move through their audits with confidence.
She works with both public and private companies, bringing a focused, detail-oriented approach to each engagement and keeping reporting clear and on track. Her tastes run to fantasy novels and horror films, and she is always up for a hike or a trip somewhere new.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditPrivate Company Audit
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasZACHARY FAURE
Partner, Public Company Audit
CPA, CA
Zachary thrives where the pace is fast and the reporting is anything but simple.
He specializes in public company audits, helping companies in technology, finance, mining, and cannabis stay ahead of their reporting demands.
Across these sectors, Zachary helps management teams and boards meet the expectations of investors and regulators without losing momentum in their business. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria and is a CPA, CA.
Clients value his responsive style and strong technical skills, which give them confidence through complex engagements. A dedicated Canucks fan and lifelong sports enthusiast, Zachary is as rooted in the local community as he is in the local rink.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditIPO + Going Public
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasNatural Resources
Technology + Gaming
Manufacturing + Distribution
CHRIS FERGUSON
Manager, Audit
CPA, ACA
Chris brings international audit experience to companies in Canada’s fastest-moving sectors.
He works with public companies across technology, healthcare, cryptocurrency, cannabis, and agriculture, drawing on six years at Grant Thornton in the UK and an ACA designation from the ICAEW. Clients value his depth and steady approach. Skiing is what brought him here in the first place, drawn to Canada by the promise of bigger mountains and better slopes.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditINDUSTRIES
Technology + GamingCannabis
Manufacturing + Distribution
Retail + Consumer
Hospitality, Food + Beverage
Transportation + Logistics
Digital Assets + DeFi
KATY FORD
Manager, Administration, Tax + Private Enterprise
Katy supports Davidson’s Tax + Private Enterprise partners, clients, and operations team, helping create a smooth and professional experience for everyone she works with.
She leads process improvements and technology initiatives that strengthen communication, improve efficiency, and support exceptional client service. As a go-to resource for firm systems and operations, she enjoys helping colleagues navigate new processes and find practical solutions to everyday challenges. Colleagues describe her as approachable, calm, and friendly. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, hiking, camping, and is always looking for her next outdoor adventure with her dog.
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