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      Bailey Church leads the National Public Sector Accounting Advisory service line at KPMG. He has an extensive background serving the Government of Canada, provincial governments, crown corporations, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations and for-profit entities pursuing significant transactions with public sector entities.

      His over 17 years of experience includes substantial work in financial management, accounting, financial reporting and auditing matters within the public sector environment. Bailey is a well-known speaker at seminars and conferences across the country, including the Government Financial Officers Association, the Institute of Internal Auditors, the Financial Management Institute, the Canadian Comprehensive Auditing Foundation, and the Office of the Auditor General.

      Bailey holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.

      1. Areas of expertise

        Funding Agencies and International Development

        Government and Public Sector

        International Development Assistance Services

        International, Not-for-Profit, and Non-Government Organizations

        Public-private partnership

        Transactions

      2. Education & qualification

        BComm, Queens University

      3. Accreditations

        CPA, CA

        Certified Internal Auditor, Institute of Internal Auditors

        Private Business GAAP

        International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

      4. Optional Details

        Community Involvement

        Member, Audit Committee, Ottawa Catholic School Board

        Vice Chair Finance, The Order of Saint Lazarus

        Lecturer, University of Ottawa and Carleton University

        Chair - CPA Canada PSAB task force, Public Private partnerships