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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ABBAS SYED
Manager, Private Enterprise
Abbas works with private companies to make accounting and financial reporting easier to navigate and less stressful.
He specializes in helping businesses prepare for year-end financial statements, working through accounting and bookkeeping challenges along the way. Patient and organized, he takes the time to understand what is causing an issue and find a practical way forward. Clients and colleagues find him approachable, easy to work with, and focused on making the process as straightforward as possible.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditReview + Compilation
Personal
Canadian Corporate
Bookkeeping
Financial Statement Prep
QuickBooks / Cloud Accounting
INDUSTRIES
Transportation + LogisticsReal Estate + Construction
Professional Services
EVAN SYKES
Manager, Tax
Evan brings calm to tax’s hardest moments, when families and businesses need it most.
At Davidson, he helps owner-managed businesses and individuals see their tax options clearly and stay on top of compliance without the stress. When a family loses someone, Evan is the person colleagues and clients turn to, guiding executors through the estate from the final tax return onward. That same steady support extends to questions about tax credits and CRA reviews. Clients can expect a knowledgeable, clear, and reassuring approach, with each step explained in plain language.
SERVICES
Review + CompilationCanadian Corporate
Personal
Estate + Trust
CRA Representation
Indirect (GST/PST)
INDUSTRIES
Real Estate + ConstructionProfessional Services
BRANDON TADDEO
Manager, IT Infrastructure
Brandon keeps Davidson connected, secure, and ready for whatever comes next.
His work lets staff connect securely from anywhere, keeps systems running through busy season, and steadily improves how IT support is delivered. He leads the technology side of each acquisition, migrating data and services so new colleagues settle in smoothly. People come to him for tricky problems, planning, security, and infrastructure, and he brings practical knowledge, understanding, and a sense of humour to each one. Outside work, Brandon runs daily, hikes, explores the area, and enjoys cars and motorcycles.
CATHERINE TAI
Partner, Public Company Audit
CPA, CGA, CPA (WA)
Catherine builds the kind of client relationships that last for years.
She specializes in public company audits in technology, mining, and manufacturing, guiding clients through the demands of being listed.
She began her career in the private entity group of a local boutique CPA firm before building her expertise in public company audit at Davidson. That grounding across both private and public work gives her a well-rounded view of her clients’ needs.
Catherine holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from UBC and is a CPA, CGA, and CPA (WA), and clients value her technical depth.
A dedicated runner and hiker, she also gives back by volunteering as a career mentor to newcomers in Canada, helping others find their footing in a new country.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditPrivate Company Audit
IPO + Going Public
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasTechnology + Gaming
Biotech + Healthcare
Manufacturing + Distribution
Natural Resources
Renewable Energy
Hospitality, Food + Beverage
GINA TAYLOR
Principal, Private Enterprise
CPA, CGA
Gina gets how small businesses really run, and it shows in her advice.
She specializes in the private enterprise space, working closely with owners on the practical realities of running and growing a business.
Her sector strengths include finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. Gina brings a well-rounded perspective shaped by experience across both industry and private entity public practice firms.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) from Memorial University of Newfoundland and is a CPA, CGA.
Passionate about the outdoors, fitness, and family, Gina also competes in the world of dog shows, having campaigned her dog to championship and the top ranking for his breed.
ERICA TAYLOR
Manager, Audit
CPA
Erica helps mining, oil and gas companies move through their audits with confidence.
She supports clients from financial statement preparation through audit execution and regulatory compliance, and is recognized for an organized, methodical approach. Erica manages complex engagements efficiently while delivering practical, responsive service and holding to high professional standards.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditPrivate Company Audit
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasNATSUMI TOYOKAWA
Executive Assistant
Natsumi is an Executive Assistant, Partner Support at Davidson, where she manages day-to-day operations and administration for the firm’s audit partners.
By keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, she frees the partners to focus on their clients and the work that matters most. Colleagues describe her as reliable, organized, and approachable, and she’s their go-to for the ins and outs of the firm. Outside the office, she brings the same love of structure to bullet journaling, productivity, and creative work.
DENNY TRAN
Manager, Canadian Tax
CPA
Denny helps private corporations, individuals, and trusts keep their tax simple.
He focuses on the retail and real estate sectors, and his background across private enterprise and audit gives him a well-rounded view of his clients’ finances. Denny brings a practical, approachable style to tax compliance and planning, and unwinds with a good hike and the company of friends.
SERVICES
Canadian CorporatePersonal
Bookkeeping
QuickBooks / Cloud Accounting
TIM TSE
Manager, Audit
CPA
Tim helps public companies in technology, mining, and cannabis navigate their audits.
He brings experience from a national firm and a focused, dependable approach to each engagement, and clients count on him for reporting that is clear and on schedule. An avid soccer player and traveller, Tim also gives back as an Ambassador with Pets and Friends.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditPrivate Company Audit
Review + Compilation
IPO + Going Public
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasTechnology + Gaming
Natural Resources
Real Estate + Construction
Manufacturing + Distribution
SERENITY TURNER
Principal, Audit
CPA, FSA Credential Holder
Serenity helps public companies prepare for where reporting is headed, not just where it has been.
She delivers assurance services alongside business and ESG advisory, giving clients a partner for the growing demands of sustainability reporting.
Her audit experience spans mining, technology, manufacturing, cryptocurrency, and cannabis, and she consults on IFRS and US GAAP analysis as well as ESG matters. Her FSA Credential from the IFRS Foundation solidifies her expertise in evolving reporting standards.
Within the firm, Serenity serves on the ESG committee, helping shape Davidson’s internal policies. She holds a Bachelor of Philosophy from UBC and an Accounting Diploma from BCIT, and is a CPA.
Outside of work, she enjoys biking, skiing, and spending time with her children.
SERVICES
Public Company AuditIPO + Going Public
ESG
INDUSTRIES
Mining, Oil + GasCannabis
Manufacturing + Distribution
Digital Assets + DeFi
STEPHEN VEITCH
Manager, Quality Control
Stephen makes sure every audit document that leaves the firm is accurate and polished.
He works with all audit teams across the firm, tailoring client documents and making sure internal standards are met. Stephen has an eagle eye for detail, and even his organizational skills are organized. Come summer he is a fixture at the beach, and he will tell you he has never met a horror movie he could skip.
VINCENT VIEN
Manager, Canadian Tax
CPA
Vincent helps private companies handle their Canadian corporate tax with confidence.
His background in private enterprise gives him a grounded understanding of the businesses he serves and a practical approach to compliance. Vincent focuses on keeping tax clear and manageable for his clients. His off-hours are split between the weight room and the latest video game.
SERVICES
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Great people work here. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.