About Us
A people first approach to all of your accounting and tax needs
Taking care of your business as if it was our own
We believe in a simplified accounting experience – dealing with your accountant shouldn’t be intimidating or daunting. Our team is made up of a diverse group of accountants and professionals which means that we can play on the strengths and expertise of everyone to provide you with exceptional service suited to fit your needs.
What we care about
Belonging
Genuine human connection is at the forefront of our processes. We truly care about our people’s sense of belonging, and creating an inclusive environment to succeed. The bottom line? You’re among friends here.
Teamwork
We are forward-thinking professionals committed to changing the way people think about and do their accounting. Our passion is your vision – we help you reach what’s next in your business, in your career, and in your finances.
Quality
Just because we’ve left the stuffy boardrooms, and suits and ties in the dust, doesn’t mean we’ve compromised on our quality. We stand behind our work and our reputation as an industry-leading accounting firm.
Our passion is your vision
+ Meet the team
+ email WayneWayne Cahill
Partner CPA, CGA
A little about me...
Wayne obtained his CGA designation in 1992 and has over 35 years of public practice experience. He has been a partner in a national CGA firm in the past and has been running his own practice for more than 20 years.
His clients are private enterprises, and operate in various industries. Wayne’s strengths are in working with owners on corporate restructuring, succession & estate planning, and both personal & corporate tax planning.
In his free time, Wayne enjoys travelling and spending time with his grandson and granddaughter.
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Janice Tai
Partner CPA, CA
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Janice was born and raised on the North Shore and couldn’t think of a better place to be!
Janice graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2004 and joined one of the “big-four” accounting and tax firms in Toronto where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2007.
Janice has been working in Vancouver since 2012, and partnered with Cahill CPA in 2013. She brings over 20 years of experience and especially enjoys helping clients with a variety of tax planning. She specializes in estate & trusts, as well as succession & estate planning.
Janice likes to play tennis and travel- her favourite destinations include Turkey and Kenya. She and her husband have two young children, and live in North Vancouver.
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Taylor Cahill
Partner
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Taylor provides comprehensive tax and financial services for small and medium sized businesses, personal tax and other advisory services. He is the firm’s financial controller and in charge of the development and implementation of long term technology initiatives for the company.
Living in North Vancouver, mountain biking is certainly one of his biggest passions. Besides accounting, Taylor has a keen interest in stock trading, exploring BC’s North, and spending time with his three brothers.
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Matthew Jacquet
Partner CPA, CGA
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Matthew has been with Cahill CPA since 2013, and became a partner in 2021. He focuses on helping small businesses through controllership and bookkeeping solutions to minimize their taxes and stay on track with periodic filings.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Laurentian University and qualified for his CPA and CGA designation in 2014.
Matthew and his family including Cola the black goldendoodle (who you may sometimes spot at the office) live on Bowen Island where they enjoy the outdoors and spending time at the beach in the summer.
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Tony Elliott
Managing Partner CPA, CA
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Tony has been with Cahill CPA since 2018, and became a partner in 2021.
Tony grew up in Coquitlam BC before travelling to North Dakota where he spent four years playing on the varsity golf team and earning his bachelor of science with a focus on accounting and finance.
He then returned home and articled at a national CA firm in Vancouver before receiving his designation as a Chartered Accountant in 2014. Throughout his career he has gained extensive experience in audit & assurance, financial statement preparation, and both personal and corporate taxes.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife Lindsay and their dog Carl, staying active through playing baseball, golf, and hockey, playing the guitar, and spending time out on the boat and up at the family cabin.
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Shannon Hampton
Partner
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Shannon is originally from a small town in California and has an Associate’s Degree in Accounting.
Shannon owned and operated her own business for ten years. She had two retail locations along with a production facility where she manufactured and designed candles.
Shannon brings energy & enthusiasm to our team, and is excited to be part of the Cahill family business. Her number one priority is to ensure every client has a great experience.
Shannon and her husband currently live in North Vancouver and they enjoy taking advantage of all the beautiful trails the North Shore has to offer with their dachshund, Peanut. She also enjoys running and spending time with her family.
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Christopher See
Manager CPA
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Christopher graduated from Simon Fraser University and received an Honours with Distinction BBA degree in both Accounting and Finance. He received both the President’s Honour Roll & the Dean’s Honour Roll during his studies.
Chris joined the Cahill CPA team in 2017 as an articling student and qualified for his CPA designation in 2019. He is an excellent asset to Cahill CPA, bringing experience in a variety of areas after working at various roles in industry, as well as being a taxpayer’s service agent at the CRA.
In his current role, Chris provides clients with personal & corporate tax solutions and assists with financial statement preparation, both at the compilation and review engagement level.
Chris is an avid sports fan and car enthusiast, and enjoys playing golf and watching movies during his spare time.
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Bianca Eloff
Manager CPA
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Bianca is originally from Richards Bay, South Africa and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Sciences as well as a post-graduate diploma in Applied Accounting Sciences. She articled at a public practice firm and obtained her Chartered Accountant designation through the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants in July 2018. Bianca and her husband relocated to North Vancouver with their pets in February 2019 and they enjoy exploring all the beautiful nature trails close to their new home. In her spare time Bianca enjoys reading books, cycling and spending time with friends and family.
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Jasmine Lillie
Manager CPA
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Jasmine grew up in Montreal, Quebec. She can’t quite remember when she set out on her first business endeavour but whenever it was, it was early and it was gratifying. So when it came time to choose an undergraduate program – a Bachelors of Commerce was the obvious way to go.
Jasmine is currently a CPA candidate and will begin the program this summer. As a recent addition to the Cahill team she helps out as a tax preparer, bookkeeper and works directly with clients.
When Jasmine is not in the office she’s out discovering BC’s beautiful scenery and mountains.
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Marek Zhanel
Senior Tax Manager CPA, CGA
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Marek obtained his CGA designation in 2004. Since 2001 Marek has honed his professional skills in public practice, focusing on providing tax and advisory services to private Canadian businesses and their owners. Marek enjoys the challenge of finding the optimal and pragmatic solution for every client. Marek lives on the North Shore, where he also volunteers as the treasurer for a marine search and rescue organization.
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Julia Parciak
Manager CPA (Ontario)
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Julia grew up in Ontario, graduated from the University of Waterloo, and received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Financial Management.
After completing her undergraduate degree, she then received her Master of Accounting at the University of Waterloo. After finishing her studies, she moved to British Columbia and fell in love with the mountains and has not looked back.
Julia lives in North Vancouver, and in her free time she loves snowboarding, going on long runs and spending time with her boyfriend and their fur baby, Crook.
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Quinn Cahill
Senior Accountant
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Quinn completed his Bachelors Degree at Simon Fraser University in 2020.
He is the youngest of the four Cahill brothers, and has been working with the firm since 2017. He works with clients, helps with the preparation of tax returns, and performs bookkeeping services.
In his spare time, Quinn enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to movies, or participating in & watching sports.
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Claire Kang
Senior Accountant
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Claire grew up in beautiful Jeju Island in South Korea.
She has a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Tourism Management. She completed DAP (Diploma in Accounting) at UBC and continues her study at CPA Western School of Business as a CPA candidate.
She recently moved to the North Shore when joining the Cahill team in August 2020.
Claire loves playing tennis, hiking and cycling with her fiancé.
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Simon Sandhu
Senior Accountant, CPA
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Simon completed his post-secondary education at the University of the Fraser Valley and received a BBA degree majoring in Accounting. Simon received his CPA designation in December 2023 while articling at a national CPA firm.
Simon joined the Cahill CPA team in March 2024 and brings a wide range of experience in audit & assurance. Since his time at Cahill, he has assisted with financial statement preparation and lead many of the review and compilation engagements. In his free time, he enjoys weightlifting, spending time with his family/friends, listening to podcasts, and cooking.
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Nadia Berard
Staff Accountant
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Nadia has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. After spending five years in a customer service and accounts receivable role, she decided to pursue her passion in accounting by returning to school at Capilano University to complete the prerequisites for the CPA program. She is currently enrolled at the Western School of Business to complete her CPA designation.
After growing up in the Fraser Valley, Nadia now lives in North Vancouver. In her spare time she can be found gravel biking with her partner on Fisherman’s Trail, or biking on the road to Isetta Cafe. She also competes as an amateur boxer, with a current record of 4-0.
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Matthew Krivak
Staff Accountant
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Matthew grew up in Port Moody, BC, has completed his Bachelor’s in Accounting Degree from BCIT and is working towards becoming a CPA. He works with clients, helps prepare tax returns, and performs bookkeeping services. Growing up in Port Moody, BC, Matthew enjoys being active and plays sports year-round.
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Cameron Yau
Staff Accountant
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Cameron is from Vancouver, BC. Cameron holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of British Columbia, having graduated in 2019. With a strong academic foundation in accounting, he is now on the path to becoming a Certified Public Accountant and is dedicated to furthering his expertise in the financial realm. When he’s not immersed in numbers, Cameron enjoys the serenity of hiking in the breathtaking North Shore mountains, striking a balance between his professional ambitions and love for the great outdoors.
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Karlina Fortier
Staff Accountant
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Karlina grew up in the outskirts of Metro Vancouver in the smaller city of Langley, BC. She has also called Victoria (BC, Canada), Whistler (BC, Canada), Paris (France), St. Gallen (Switzerland) home for various durations. Karlina has since planted her roots in North Vancouver and couldn’t imagine a better place to be!
Karlina holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria and is currently a CPA Candidate. Prior to joining Cahill in early 2024 Karlina has previous experience at “big four” public practice and enterprise (industry) positions to which she has gathered a well-rounded perspective to be able to serve clients accounting services with care; catered specific to individual needs.
Aside from Karlina’s professional life she is a big believer in enjoying life through experiences of travel, social activities, and getting outside on a set of skis, a bicycle or just two feet and a heartbeat to hike and enjoy the beauty of the North Shore.
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Gracey Moores
Executive Assistant
A little about me...
Gracey has a diploma in administration and fashion business.
She grew up on the North Shore and has traveled all around the world (as travel has always been one of her biggest passions).
Now that she has decided to settle down she thinks that Cahill CPA is the perfect fit for her. She looks forward to growing with the company and continuing building relationships with clients and staff.
Gracey’s two favourite pastimes outside of work are hiking with her dog and trying new restaurants around the city.
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Kyra Roland
Executive Assistant
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Kyra grew up in Victoria, BC and had always hoped to move to Vancouver. In 2021, she finally made the move and could not be happier to be living on the beautiful North Shore.
She has always had a passion for customer service and is excited to build lasting relationships with clients and coworkers at Cahill CPA. Kyra will be at the front desk ready to greet each client with a warm welcome.
Outside the office, she enjoys cooking new recipes at home and walking along the beaches on the North Shore.
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Chantelle Hechanova
Administrative Assistant
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Chantelle has a diploma in professional hairstyling, but she found a love for administration. She was born and raised on the North Shore and can’t imagine living elsewhere. You will see her at the front desk, ready to greet you with a warm welcome! Outside the office, Chantelle likes to spend time with her family and friends; getting food, taking day trips out of the North Shore or trying new activities like the Extreme air-park. She is grateful to have found Cahill and excited to see herself grow with the company!
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Het Parikh
Accounting Technician
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Het received a diploma in Business Administration from Capilano University in 2021. He has worked in part-time positions in various industries to strengthen his skillset and knowledge base. In his free time outside of work, He likes to work out and play video games with his friends, mainly FIFA. He also watches and studies football, and he supports Manchester United.
Join the team at Cahill CPA
Spend your day helping people just like you grow to achieve what’s next in their business, career, and finances. Our forward-thinking practices and commitment to sharing ownership challenge the status quo of accounting – and we’re darn proud of that. Do we sound like the type of accountants you’d like to work with? Send us a resume!