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      Dawn Lagesten is the Private Enterprise Lead for KPMG in Northern Ontario and Partner in the KPMG Private Enterprise Audit practice. She has over ten years of experience working with organizations in all stages of business, from start-up companies to those looking to sell or retire. She knows the importance of understanding the business needs of her clients and has a unique ability to build relationships with a focus on becoming the trusted advisor to her clients and colleagues.

      Dawn is also focused on developing leaders of tomorrow. She is part of the KPMG on-campus recruitment team and is a mentor and performance manager. 

      Dawn is committed to helping create a prosperous community by working with organizations in various capacities whether it be on the Board of Directors, committee or special project involvement or event volunteering. She believes that together we can create an inclusive, compassionate, and prosperous community.

      1. Areas of expertise

        Accounting standards

        Assurance

        Audit Quality

        Private company accounting

        Private company audit

        Tax

      2. Education & qualification

        Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc), Brock University

      3. Accreditations

        Chartered Professional Accountant, CA

        STEP Advanced Certificate in Advising Family Businesses, Alliance Manchester Business School

      4. Optional Details

        Community Involvement

        Past Board of Director Member, Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce

        Past Board Chair & Treasurer, Learning disabilities Association of Niagara Region

        Leadership Niagara Team Member, Niagara sustainability Initiative

        Finance Committee Chair and Treasurer for Hands, The Family Help Network