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      John leads the Forest Products practice at KPMG in Canada. With his more than 26 years of experience, John has been providing assurance and advisory services to a broad spectrum of public and private companies and forestry associations. With respect to the industry group he leads, he is passionate about the use of innovative technologies to drive down costs and increase value add to product lines, changes in the regulatory environment and the incorporation of sustainability practices throughout the forest products sector. John brings valuable insights and guidance to help his clients achieve their objectives. John has worked across all sector segments including timber, lumber and panel, pulp and paper, pellet, packaging and distribution companies.

      1. Areas of expertise

        Advisory

        Audit

        Capital Markets

        Deal Advisory

        Financial Services

        Financial Statement Audit

        IPO

        Securities

        Sell

        Tax

      2. Education & qualification

        B.Comm., University of British Columbia

      3. Accreditations

        CPA, CA

        International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

        Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations and PSAB Standards

        Audit of Internal Controls and Compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

      4. Optional Details

        Community Involvement

        Audit Committee Member, Forestry Innovation Investment

        Practice Review and Licensing Committee Member, ICABC

        Guest Lecturer for Institute of Corporate Directors, Financial Literacy and Director Education Programs

        Member, Institute of Corporate Directors, Vancouver Chapter

        Hockey Coach, West Vancouver Minor Hockey