OUR PEOPLE
We believe that thriving people power thriving businesses.
Good work comes from people who like working together. Meet the team, and see what we stand for.
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MARC QIE
Senior Manager, Financial Reporting + Analysis
Marc supports Davidson’s partners and leadership team with clear financial reporting and analysis that helps them understand performance and make informed decisions.
As Senior Manager, Financial Reporting + Analysis, he helps automate reporting and streamline financial processes. He works collaboratively, asks practical questions, and turns complex information into useful insights. He also volunteers as a CPABC mentor, supporting future CPAs in their professional development.
FRANCIS QUINLAN
Principal, Audit
CPA
Francis is known for bringing solutions, not problems, to the table.
He specializes in initial public offerings, audits, and financing transactions, helping companies raise capital and go public with reporting they can stand behind.
His sector experience spans mining, technology, and energy, where the pace of financings and the demands of public markets call for a steady, technically sound partner. Known for an easy-going style, he focuses on making the audit process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
He joined Davidson as an articling student after graduating from Western University with a BA in Financial Economics and completing the Diploma in Accounting program at UBC, and is a CPA.
When he is off the clock, Francis is usually on the golf course or the basketball court.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditIPO + Going Public
Financial Statement Prep
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasTechnology + Gaming
Natural Resources
JORGE REAL
Senior Business Analyst
Jorge supports Davidson’s IT projects, working with business process owners, subject matter experts, and project teams to improve processes across the firm.
He contributes to business process discovery and documentation. Collaborative, analytical, and dependable, Jorge is the person colleagues turn to when they need project teams to understand a process or requirement. He listens, asks questions, and makes sure each team’s needs are clearly reflected.
CARLOS REHLAENDER
Senior Payroll + Benefits Specialist
Carlos helps everyone at Davidson worry less about payroll and benefits, making sure people are paid correctly and their coverage works when they need it.
He keeps the payroll process running seamlessly and is the go-to person for Payroll, Time and Attendance, and Benefits support. Analytical and solutions-focused, he brings a practical approach to solving problems, along with a good sense of humour. Outside of work, he loves sports and is a die-hard Vancouver Whitecaps fan
SONIA SANDHU
Administrative Professional, Tax + Private Enterprise
Sonia supports clients, partners, and both the Tax + Private Enterprise and Operations teams at Davidson, helping deadlines run smoothly and taking care of the details behind the scenes.
Having played a big part in the firm’s move from desktop TaxPrep to iFirm, Sonia has become the team’s trusted resource for administrative iFirm support and is always finding ways to automate and streamline everyday processes. Ask colleagues, and they’ll describe someone reliable, efficient, and a true team player.
NICHOLAS SAPIEHA
Manager, Private Enterprise
CPA
Nicholas helps clients who want a teammate, not just an accountant: someone who listens, follows through, and stays in their corner.
He works with owner-managed businesses, private companies, and not-for-profits across Audit + Assurance, Accounting, and Tax, bringing clarity and peace of mind. Nicholas is known for leading first-time audits and review engagements for growing private companies and for making complex accounting issues manageable. Responsive and genuinely caring, he makes sure clients never feel like they are facing challenges alone.
SERVICES
Private Company AuditReview + Compilation
Canadian Corporate
Personal
Financial Statement Prep
INDUSTRIES
Real Estate + ConstructionHospitality, Food + Beverage
Transportation + Logistics
Retail + Consumer
Professional Services
NAOMI SCAVINGTON
Director, People + Culture
Naomi partners with Davidson’s leaders to build people strategies that help employees thrive and the firm succeed.
She focuses on expanding Davidson’s leadership and talent programs, developing the people who will fuel the firm’s growth. A thoughtful communicator, she listens closely, coaches, and solves problems alongside leaders to turn strategy into action and strengthen culture. Her empathic, development-focused approach builds trust and uncovers opportunities for lasting change. An avid learner, Naomi is a CPHR and is actively pursuing her ACC through the International Coaching Federation.
GURMAN SIDHU
Manager, Audit
CPA
Gurman delivers high-quality audits through thoughtful planning and clear communication.
He specializes in mining, cannabis, digital assets, and manufacturing, bringing an organized, client-focused, and technical approach to each engagement. Gurman keeps things clear and on track from planning through completion. His downtime belongs to his dog and to whatever sport is in season.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditINDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasCannabis
Technology + Gaming
Retail + Consumer
Renewable Energy
Digital Assets + DeFi
MARDI SMIT
Principal, Audit
CPA
Mardi brings a truly global perspective, having audited across four countries and two hemispheres.
She helps organizations work through complex reporting requirements, audit engagements, and financial statement matters, with a strong track record when the stakes are high.
Her international experience spans Canada, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and the United States, giving her a broad view of regulatory environments, business practices, and stakeholder expectations. Her work ranges from component audits of large, internationally listed companies to local private and public companies.
Mardi’s management style is grounded in practical problem solving, clear communication, and a one-team approach. She builds collaborative relationships with clients and engagement teams, helping identify issues early and adapt to evolving needs.
A CPA, she brings a steady, global perspective to every engagement she leads.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditPrivate Company Audit
Review + Compilation
INDUSTRIES
Real Estate + ConstructionManufacturing + Distribution
Entertainment + Media
Retail + Consumer
Transportation + Logistics
Technology + Gaming
CARLY SMYTHIES
Senior Manager, Audit
CPA
Carly runs audits so organized her clients never miss a filing deadline.
She works primarily with mineral resource companies and enjoys branching into other industries like biotech and manufacturing along the way. Carly keeps engagements on track and makes sure the team alongside her has everything they need to succeed. Ask her about sour beers, her golf game, or her favourite sports teams, and you will see the same enthusiasm she brings to the job.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditINDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasDAVID SONG
Manager, Audit
CPA, CIA
David helps public companies make sense of complex reporting across a huge range of industries.
A Certified Internal Auditor, he works with clients in technology, retail, mining, real estate, cryptocurrency, manufacturing, and cannabis, bringing depth and a solutions-focused approach to every engagement. When the work is done, David is happiest at the movies, out on his bike, or spending time with his family.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditINDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasTechnology + Gaming
SARAH STONEHOUSE
Senior Manager, Audit
CPA
Sarah helps public companies in technology, mining, manufacturing, and cannabis take on their audits with confidence.
She brings technical strength and a focused, reliable approach to complex reporting, and clients count on her to keep engagements clear and on track. Come the weekend, Sarah trades spreadsheets for the dance studio, where she teaches and stays on her feet.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditINDUSTRIES
CannabisManufacturing + Distribution
Mining, Oil + Gas
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