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TREVOR SMITHERS
Trevor Smithers, CMA, joined the firm in 1986 after three years working with a small business advisory group at a national accounting firm. Mr. Smithers joined the firm's tax group in 1988, obtained his CMA designation in 1989 and completed the CICA in-depth Income Tax Program in 1992. He provides a wide range of taxation services to McCay, Duff & Company LLP's clients. As Senior Tax Manager, Mr. Smithers also oversees the firm's commitment to its clients' tax compliance requirements as well as maintaining in-house tax standards. He contributes to the firm's in-house training and is involved as a coach/manager with several community sports teams. Mr. Smithers can be reached by email at tsmithers@mccayduff.com.

GORDON CHAMPAGNE
Gordon Champagne, CMA, has been an employee of the firm since 1983 and received his CMA designation in 1990. As a Senior Manager in the accounting and auditing areas of the practice, he provides services to a wide range of clients. Mr. Champagne's clients benefit from his high level of knowledge in the audit of charities and other not-for-profit organizations. He contributes to staff development by providing training to new employees on the firm's practices and utilization of the firm's internal software programs. In addition, he participates in McCay, Duff & Company LLP's in-house quality control. Mr. Champagne is active in coaching various minor league community sports teams. He can be reached by email at gchampagne@mccayduff.com.

WENDY MCCORMICK
Wendy McCormick, CA, joined the firm in 1993. She obtained her CA in 1996 and now serves as Senior Manager in McCay, Duff & Company LLP's accounting and auditing sectors. Specializing in the area of Credit Unions, she also services a wide range of clients in various industries and not-for-profit organizations. Ms. McCormick assists in preparing the firm's candidates for the Chartered Accountancy Examinations and organizes in-house development sessions for all staff. She has been extensively involved with the Navy League of Canada, having served as National Treasurer. She can be reached by email at wmccormick@mccayduff.com.

KAREN FREAKE
Karen Freake joined our firm in 2003 after six years operating as a sole practitioner. She obtained her CA designation in 1992 and has sixteen years of public accounting experience. As an Audit and Accounting manager with McCay Duff, she provides services to a wide range of clients from small owner-managed businesses to organizations in the not-for-profit and condominium sectors. Ms. Freake participates in the firms' in-house quality control. She is active in working with Children's programs at her church and various recreational sports programs. Contact Ms. Freake by email at kfreake@mccayduff.com.

The Managers

PAUL SPARE
Paul Spare has been employed with the firm since 1999 and received his C.A. designation in 2002. He completed the C.I.C.A. In-depth Income Tax Program in 2004. As a Tax Manager, Mr. Spare is heavily involved in the firms tax compliance procedures, as well as wealth preservation through estate and tax planning for individuals and owner-managed businesses. He also contributes to the firm's in-house training and can be reached by email at pspare@mccayduff.com.

RYAN MILLER
Ryan Miller, CA, joined the firm in 2001 and received his CA designation in 2005.  As an audit and accounting manager with McCay, Duff & Company LLP, he provides services to a variety of charities and not-for-profit organizations, as well as owner-managed businesses.  Mr. Miller is active in coaching competitive soccer and has participated as a Board Member with a variety of community sports organizations.  He can be reached by email at rmiller@mccayduff.com.

APRIL WHEELER
April Wheeler, CGA, joined the firm in 2001 and obtained her CGA designation in 2005.  As an audit and accounting manager with McCay, Duff & Company LLP, she provides services to a wide range of clients from small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses to organizations in the not-for-profit and condominium sectors.  Ms. Wheeler is currently enrolled in the Certified Fraud Examiners program of study and is an on-line instructor for Algonquin College.  She is an active volunteer with the Look Good Feel Better Program for Women with Cancer.  She can be reached by email at awheeler@mccayduff.com.