MANNING ELLIOTT - Key Persons

Abbe Chivers

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Retired Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Abbe provides accounting, tax, estate planning, and other business advisory services to a wide range of owner-managed businesses and their shareholders. Her clients are varied and include businesses in the wholesale and retail trades, personal service companies, holding companies, professionals and Not-for-Profit organizations. Abbe also has a significant number of tax clients for whom she prepares personal, trust, and estate returns. Abbe is approachable, reliable, and accessible. Over the years she has developed strong and enduring relationships with her clients, based on open communication and quality service. The exceptional service she provides often leads to Abbe acting as a sounding board to assist clients in making strategic business decisions. In addition, Abbe enjoys mentoring the firm's CPA students and seeing their progress. She is also involved in the Team Development and Retention Committee within the firm. Abbe enjoys travelling, cooking, attending various sporting events and spending time with her expanding family. She is always up for a good workout to enable her to continue chasing after her grandchildren. Education A long-standing member of Manning Elliott's team, Abbe joined our organization over 35 years ago after working as a CA for a major international accounting firm. She graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and obtained her CA designation in 1981. Prior to becoming a partner in 2011, Abbe was a principal with the firm.

Adam Denny

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Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Adam specializes in private and public company assurance and advisory services in a wide range of industries.

Alden Aumann - CEO

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Managing Partner
Partner
Managing Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Alden is Manning Elliott's managing partner. He also provides assurance, compliance and client advisory services for both public and private companies.

Andrea Armitage

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Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Andrea, CPA, CA is a partner at Manning Elliott and has been with Manning Elliott since 2006.

Artem Valeev

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Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Brandon Kelley

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Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Abbotsford

Brandon specializes in delivering assurance,tax and business advisory services to private owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit entities. Brandon has extensive experience working with owner managed businesses in various industries including property management and development, construction, breweries, professional services and various others. He also has significant experience working with not-for-profit entities to meet their assurance needs. Brandon joined Manning Elliott in 2016. He had previously worked for KPMG in Abbotsford, BC and Perth, Australia. He enjoys being a trusted advisor to his clients and strives to provide high-quality professional services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Brandon previously served as director and treasurer for the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce. In this role, he provided oversight over the financial reporting of the organization. A proud husband and father, Brandon enjoys living an active family lifestyle by spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys golfing, skiing and brewing beer. Education Brandon studied Business at the University of the Fraser Valley, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration with both an accounting and co-op option. In 2010, he received his CPA, CA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia.

Britt Lampe

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Partner at Manning Elliott in Vancouver

Britt specializes in providing comprehensive accounting, tax, and business advisory services, with a particular focus on assisting German-speaking clients in navigating Canadian and cross-border tax complexities. With a background rooted in both a German public accounting firm and Canadian public practice, Britt brings a wealth of experience to her role as the head of the firm's German Practice Group.

Bryan Hubbell

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Member of the Manning Elliott Tax Department
Tax Principal at Manning Elliott Abbotsford

Bryan is a member of the Manning Elliott Tax Department with expertise in personal and corporate income tax planning and estate and succession planning. He is particularly focused on providing timely and effective tax advice to privately held businesses and their shareholders. In addition, Bryan is experienced in dealing with the cross-border structuring issues that arise for foreign companies wishing to establish businesses in Canada. Bryan serves clients in a wide range of industries including agriculture, manufacturing and professional services. His clients value his extensive tax knowledge and ability to guide them through increasingly complex tax laws. After working as a senior accountant for a mid-sized accounting firm in the Lower Mainland of BC, Bryan joined Manning Elliott in 1999. Outdoor activities such as fishing and camping are greatly valued ways for Bryan to occupy his leisure time - especially when enjoyed with his family. Education He obtained an accounting diploma in 1994 and achieved his Certified General Accountant designation in 2000. In 2004, Bryan completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-depth Income Tax Course.

Christina Kirchhofer

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Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Surrey

Christina specializes in providing accounting, assurance and tax services to owner-managed businesses, as well as advice on personal tax issues.

Craig Prenter

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Chairman of the Audit Committee
Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Craig provides individual, corporate, estate and trust taxation, business transition and tax planning, and general business advisory services primarily to owner-managed private companies. He has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including real estate development and investment, construction and millwork, software development, medical, as well as working with incorporated professionals. Craig joined Manning Elliott in August of 2014. Prior to joining the firm, he served as a partner of NTA Chartered Accountants, before the firm's merger with Manning Elliott. Throughout his 20 plus year career, Craig has built a reputation by focussing on developing mutually rewarding relationships. His clients appreciate his hands-on approach and ability to simplify complex explanations in an easy to understand manner. Craig serves as Chairman of the Audit Committee for a number of public companies, as well as Treasurer of the Burnaby Caprice Synchronized Swim Club Society. Craig enjoys an active, healthy lifestyle with his family. When not in the office, he enjoys travelling, attending various sporting events that his children are a part of as well as hitting the back nine on a hot summer day. Education A graduate from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Craig received his diploma in Financial Management in 1986 before obtaining his CGA designation in 1992. He also completed the In-Depth Tax course through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia in 1998.

Daman Bhathal

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Senior Tax Manager, Abbotsford

David Diebolt

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Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

David provides accounting, assurance, taxation (Canadian and US), general business advisory services and estate planning in the Vancouver marketplace.

Don Nishio

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CA / CPA, CA

Fernando Costa

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Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Fernando has expertise in public company assurance and reporting requirements and in providing management, accounting and tax advice for private owner-manager businesses. Many of Fernando's clients are in the resource-based industries or are part of the real estate development sector.

Harjit Takhar

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Partner at Manning Elliott Abbotsford

Harjit specializes in providing accounting, assurance, and tax services to small and medium-sized private companies in a wide range of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and professional services.

Herbert Wong

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Partner
Member of the CPABC Public Company Forum
Partner at Manning Elliott LLP Vancouver

Herbert specializes in auditing, accounting, and assurance for Canadian and US public companies. He is an expert in financial reporting and internal control. Herbert advises clients on complex accounting and reporting matters under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. GAAP. He enjoys helping his clients navigate through complex accounting and reporting issues and providing them with clear and effective recommendations. Herbert provides assurance and advisory services to clients in a wide range of industry sectors including technology, mining, manufacturing, financial services, hospitality, and real estate. Herbert joined Manning Elliott in 2020 as a partner, with over 19 years of experience at a "Big 4" firm (In Canada and the U.S). His prior experience also includes serving in senior financial reporting roles at two public companies. Herbert has served as a member of the CPABC Public Company Forum since 2014 and was previously a member of CPABC Practice Review and Licensing Committee. When not in the office, Herbert is living an active lifestyle and can be found skiing, biking, or enjoying a round of golf. Herbert is also a dedicated family man and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. Education Herbert graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1997 with a Bachelor of Commerce. Herbert obtained his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2000.

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Jason Parmar

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Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Jason has extensive experience providing accounting, assurance, tax planning (corporate, personal, and estate), and advisory services for private companies, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth individuals. Jason has extensive experience providing accounting, assurance, tax planning (corporate, personal, and estate), and advisory services for private companies, owner-managed businesses, and high net worth individuals. Jason commenced his CPA journey by articling with a mid-sized firm in Victoria. Upon receiving his designation, he joined Manning Elliott in March 2016 as a Senior Accountant. Opting to broaden his skillset, Jason departed public practice in December 2017 to gain experience in industry. He returned to the team in September 2019 as a Manager, and became a Partner in January 2024. Jason's accounting and advisory experience spans across a diverse range of sectors, including small and medium-sized businesses, incorporated professionals, residential and commercial real estate development and construction companies, retail, and manufacturing. Beyond the professional environment, Jason is a sports enthusiast, having played ice hockey since the age of 7 and maintaining an active participation in the sport. Additionally, he enjoys playing tennis and golf. Outside of sports, he shares a passion for travel with his wife, exploring new destinations and creating memories. Education Jason received his Bachelors in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting, in 2013. He successfully wrote and passed the CFE in 2015, and officially received his CPA designation in 2016.

Jeannette Vergara

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Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Jeannette has expertise in financial accounting, auditing internal controls risk management and governance

Jeffrey Hunt

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Partner at Manning Elliott Abbotsford

Jeffrey specializes in providing accounting, assurance and taxation services to private companies, and NPOs.

Jennifer Phipps

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Partner
Director on the Board of Directors
Partner at Manning Elliott LLP Surrey

Jennifer specializes in providing accounting, assurance, corporate tax and estate planning services to owner-managed businesses and personal tax services to individuals. She has knowledge of a wide range of industries and business structures. Jennifer works to offer practical, appropriate solutions to the financial issues that often arise in business. Jennifer develops strong relationships and ongoing communication with her clients in order to ensure that the highest quality and most relevant service is provided. Jennifer joined Manning Elliott in January 2018. Prior to joining the firm, Jennifer was a founding partner of Leed Advisors Inc., before the firm's merger with Manning Elliott. Jennifer has served as a Director on the Board of Directors of a credit union since 2015. In her time away from work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. Education Jennifer attended the University of British Columbia and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1992. In 1995, she obtained her CPA designation and she continues to build her knowledge through various professional development. Jennifer spent 8 years working for an international accounting firm and also worked for 3 years at a large Canadian and U.S.-listed public company.

Joseph Bonvillain

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Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Joseph provides audit, tax, and general business advisory services mainly small and medium-sized public and private companies, especially those in the mineral resources, investment, software, distribution, and franchising industries. He advises clients on complex accounting matters, securities filings, and Canadian and American financial reporting issues.

Leith Wheeler

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Principal Residence Exemption Guidelines

Lyndon Braun

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Partner
Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Lyndon is part of Manning Elliott's tax team and his focus is on identifying tax risks and solutions for our private company clients, especially in the areas of tax planning, estate planning and compliance.

Matthew Ko

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Partner at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Matthew specializes in delivering assurance, accounting, tax, estate planning and business advisory services to private companies, individuals, and trusts.

Max Wang

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Partner
in 2019 As a Senior Manager
Partner at Manning Elliott Abbotsford

Max specializes in providing accounting, tax and advisory services to owner managed businesses and high net-worth clients. Max joined Manning Elliott LLP in 2019 as a Senior Manager. Prior to joining the firm, he spent 12 years working for an international accounting firm. Max has extensive experience working with clients in industries such as pharmacies, manufacturing, agriculture and real estate. He is also fluent in Mandarin. He has been a member of the finance committee at Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation since 2019. He provides guidance on annual budget based foundation's goals and objectives. When he's away from the office, you can find Max hiking, snowboarding, camping and travelling with his wife and two kids. Education Max graduated from British Columbia Institute of Technology and received his Bachelors of Technology in Accounting. In 2008, he obtained his CPA, CGA designation from the Certified General Accountants of British Columbia.

Michael Ronse

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Tax Partner at Manning Elliott LLP Surrey

Michael Weatherby

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Principal at Manning Elliott in Vancouver

With over 16 years of combined experience in Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED), Michael is an experienced professional with a wide range of skills and expertise, who can help serve various types of clients from individual entrepreneurs to large-size corporations.

Navroz Janmohamed

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Partner at Manning Elliott Burnaby

Navroz has both a broad and deep background in accounting and assurance. His clients are largely privately held businesses, NPOs and registered charities.

Neda Hessamy

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Principal, U.S. Business Taxation at Manning Elliott Vancouver

Neda's strong background in U.S. taxes includes positions as Tax Manager, U.S. Tax Manager and U.S. Tax Specialist for large organizations. Her experience and expertise further encompass: real estate development and resort operations; property and parking management; and cross-border tax planning and compliance work in various industry sectors. Neda joined Manning Elliott LLP in February 2016 as a U.S. Tax Manager prior to being promoted to Senior U.S. Tax Manager in October 2019; and in January 2024, she assumed the position of Principal. Neda provides U.S. and cross-border tax services to our corporate and partnership clients. Neda has a lifelong love of learning and a boundless curiosity about technical tax issues, science and computer tricks and new recipes. When not learning or working, Neda enjoys trail running, snowshoeing, swimming and many other outdoor activities. She also loves travelling and finding out about different cultures and their history and traditions. Education Fluent in Farsi, with some German as well, Neda has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from BCIT and an Associate Degree in Science from Ferdowsi University in Mashhad, Iran. She maintains close ties with BCIT through involvement in its Alumni. Neda also received her U.S. CPA designation from the State of Montana.