Supinder has 17 years’ experience working as a Financial Controller in various manufacturing industries from packaging, refinery services, lumber and door opening solutions in North America. He has been teaching since 2007 with CPA Ontario and is currently teaching at York University Schulich School of Business in the BBA and MBA programs and with the York University School of Continuing Education. He teaches Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance, Audit, Capstone, Accounting Information Systems and Tax. Supinder holds the following designations: an undergraduate BBA degree from Schulich, an MBA from Warwick University, CPA, CMA In Ontario and CCP in Canada.

Neil Ganatra is an experienced audit and accounting practitioner. He has worked on financial statement assurance engagements for a wide variety of clients across multiple industries in both the public and private sector. He is qualified as a Chartered Professional Account (CPA, CA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and has a Certificate of Enterprise Risk Management in the Public Sector from the Schulich School of Business, Executive Education Centre.

Neil is passionate about education and has gained valuable experience in teaching through a variety of roles, such as teaching for CPA Ontario’s Professional Education Program (PEP). He has also worked in educational content and curriculum development and conducted research for accounting and audit projects. Throughout his career, he has enjoyed coaching and mentoring CPA candidates and volunteering in the community.

Dr. Syeda Fahmida Habib is a passionate, student-centered educator with 24 years teaching experience at University/College level. Her core area of teaching has been finance and banking. Dr. Fahmida has also taught accounting, marketing, and general management courses. She has been involved in text book writing, curricula, course material and assessment development as well as managing teaching teams. Dr. Fahmida has authored a textbook on Islamic Finance and Banking for Wiley Publishers in 2018. She completed her DBA from SMC University, Zurich and has a Masters in Applied Finance from Macquarie University, Sydney plus an MBA, majoring in marketing.

Dr. Fahmida believes that learning happens when the material is adapted to the learner’s abilities and interest. She has had great rapport with her students and colleagues. Dr. Fahmida has worked with mature multicultural student groups and strives to instill in her students her own passion for life- long learning and learning beyond borders. She also encourages them to work professionally, independently, in teams and contribute to their work environment, their societies and to their families.

Saurab is a Partner at a Public Accounting Practice, leading the Firm’s integration across all service lines. He has over 10 years of experience in corporate finance, advising clients across a diverse range of industries in Canada, and in some instances, globally. Saurab has significant experience working with multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and start-ups, and has led teams in complex finance and tax assignments including international expansion, wind-ups, equity and debt financing transactions, transfer pricing, expatriate tax, mergers, and acquisitions.

Additionally, Saurab has completed the CPA In-Depth Tax course and has extensive expertise in taxation matters impacting the technology industry. He also advises clients in numerous other industries including real estate, construction, manufacturing, finance, medical, dental, and legal. Saurab has contributed to numerous speaking and teaching engagements related to all matters of taxation, financial and assurance. He will be pursing his Executive Ivey MBA beginning February 2022.

Dorjana is a highly committed and passionate educator holding a PhD and a master’s degree in Finance, and Bachelor in Accounting. Having 14 years of teaching experience in universities and professional experience in accounting, finance, and marketing with leading International companies. Have been published tens of articles in prestigious research journals. Skilled in teaching, mentoring, research, communication, public speaking, and problem solving. Awarded academic title “Docent” for high academic achievements, High Commendation for exceeding the goals beyond expectations and listed on the Dean’ Honor list for great academic results.

John Nashid has over ten years of experience in teaching, health care and consulting sectors. He works a project manager with the Strategy Department at SickKids hospital providing strategic support across all programs. John received his MBA and Bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA).

Shannon Paine is a corporate, commercial and regulatory lawyer. Her experience includes work in three highly regulated industries (electricity, food, and accounting), at all levels of government, and in private practice. No matter the client, she focuses on providing business minded legal advice and contract drafting that considers their unique objectives, stakeholders, and structure. Shannon is currently Associate Counsel for the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. Shannon’s previous work includes articling with the City of Calgary, practicing with a boutique firm specializing in food law, and working as in-house counsel with the Electrical Safety Authority.

Shannon graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies, earned her Juris Doctor from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, and her Masters of Public Administration also from Dalhousie University. She was called to the Bars of Alberta and Ontario in 2014. Shannon is Vice President of the Women’s Law Association of Ontario and volunteers providing guidance on governance best practices to various not-for-profits and charities.

Adam works as a Senior Risk Analyst and Consultant in the real estate industry, as well as a Corporate Trainer specializing in technical skills development. He has worked in various sectors including finance, energy, real estate, and government. Adam has taught and developed courses in accounting, finance, general business, mathematics, supply chain, and operations for several years across Canada.

Adam has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from McMaster University, a Master in Finance (MFin) from Queen’s University, a Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Organizational Psychology from the University of London, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Supply Chain Management from Wilfrid Laurier University. He also holds professional designations as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

Chris is a data expert: determining its value, monitoring its integrity and managing its performance. After spending decades working in full-service and multi-national marketing agencies, he has turned his passion and experience to helping organizations build positive, long-term relationships with their stakeholders.

For more than ten years, Chris has created, revised and taught a range of courses for Canadian colleges and universities. On his own time, he works with sector development organizations to educate non-profit leaders on best practice. Additionally, he creates and delivers workshops to under-served communities to improve employment opportunities. Chris holds his MBA from the University of Ottawa.

Irma Spahiu is an academic and a lawyer with expertise in Administrative and Regulatory Law. She has a Master of Laws and a PhD in Law from Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Master in International Management from the University of Montesquieu-Boardeaux IV. She currently teaches law-related courses at the U of T and UOIT. Her recent teaching experience and practice includes areas of access to information and privacy rights, with a focus on Canadian and European legal frameworks.

Carol has an eclectic experience background in the private and public sectors in health care, insurance brokerage and consulting, education and professional association environments in financial and human resources roles. She loves facilitating learning because she enjoys seeing students develop their knowledge, skills and confidence.  Business today wants employees who will be life-long learners and knowing that she might have a part to play in developing your skill level and confidence as a continuous learner makes her feel great about what she does.

Carol holds an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, and bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, a Masters of Business Administration degree, and a CPA designation.

Andy Tse, MTax, CPA, CA, is an assurance and taxation professional with over 14 years of experience. He began his accounting career in assurance and then took a role in financial reporting. Later, he developed an interest in taxation and joined a global accounting firm where he worked on tax audits, advisory, and compliance engagements for some of the largest companies in Canada. Currently, Andy is working in the Public Service.

Andy believes that one of the most important aspects of accounting education is instilling in students the ability to integrate technical knowledge with practical applications. Without practical applications, technical knowledge is interesting but of limited value to practicing accountants; without technical knowledge, the ability to practice accounting is severely limited by the inability to analyze known facts and determine the correct accounting treatment. This integration between theory and practice can be difficult for many students, and enabling them to make this link is his primary goal as an instructor.

Andy holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Taxation degree from the University of Waterloo.