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Our Team

Partners

Bruce D. Thompson, CPA, CA, LPA

Bruce obtained his CA designation in 1978 and has been a partner in the firm since 1982.
He offers a variety of services to small and medium sized clients and is experienced in the municipal auditing field.

Rory K. Richards, CPA, CA, LPA, BComm

Rory obtained a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Guelph prior to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant. In addition, he has in-depth tax training by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He has been with MacKillican & Associates since 2000 and became a Partner in 2008 specializing in owner managed businesses, not for profit entities, public sector organizations and assurance engagements. He gives back to his community as a Member, Director and Co-Treasurer of the Renfrew Rotary Club. Rory’s interests include various business ventures, spending time with family and playing hockey.

Daniel J. Thompson, CPA, CA, LPA, BBA

Dan obtained an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration at Wilfred Laurier University prior to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant. In addition, he has in-depth tax training by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. His accounting career began in 2002 and he has been a Partner at MacKillican & Associates since 2011. Dan focuses on owner managed businesses, personal tax returns, trusts and estates and tax planning. He gives back to his community as a Member, Director and Co-Treasurer of the Renfrew Rotary Club and as Treasurer of the Renfrew & District Food Bank. For fun Daniel enjoys playing lob ball, hockey and the occasional poker game, as well as keeping up with his two little girls and their activities.

Jason Healey, CPA, CA, LPA, BComm, BA

Along with his CPA designation, Jason has obtained a Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in accounting and a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Economics from Carleton University. He has worked in Public Accounting since 2003 focusing on audits of Municipalities, Utilities, Not for Profit Organizations in addition to working with owner managed businesses and personal tax returns. Jason regularly takes professional development courses in order to stay up to date on the latest accounting and tax issues. For fun, Jason enjoys running, fishing and traveling.

Professional Staff

Wil Barr

Wil has a Business Diploma with a Major in Accounting. He has been an Accountant at MacKillican & Associates since 1986 and has extensive experience working with Municipalities, Utilities, Not for Profit Organizations, owner managed businesses and personal tax returns. Wil regularly takes professional development courses in order to stay up to date on the latest accounting and tax issues. For fun Wil enjoys playing golf, curling and spending time at the cottage.

Shannon Clarke

Shannon has completed the Business Accounting Program at Algonquin College. Her responsibilities include consultation and planning with First Nation Aboriginal groups, personal tax returns, owner managed businesses, as well as small business software. Most of her free time is spent with her husband and two growing boys.

Kristi Emard

Kristi graduated from the 3 year Business Administration – Accounting diploma program at Algonquin College. Her current responsibilities include bookkeeping, year-end financial statement preparation, corporate taxes, personal tax and auditing. Kristi also provides Sage 50 and QuickBooks setup, training and consulting. She volunteers at her church as a board member and secretary/treasurer. Kristi enjoys being part of the community and meeting new people. She plays on a recreational softball team, a ladies golf team and in competitive ladies and mixed volleyball league. Kristi loves getting together with family and friends.

Erin Thompson, CPA, CA, BBA

Erin obtained an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration at Wilfred Laurier University prior to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant. In addition, she has in-depth tax training by the Institute of Chartered Accountants. She focuses on auditing and preparation of personal and estate tax returns. When Erin is not working she enjoys playing recreational volleyball and looking after her two daughters.

Thomas McGregor, CPA, CGA, BComm

Tom McGregor obtained his CGA designation in 2007. He has also obtained a Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University. Tom has worked in Public Accounting since 2001 working with owner managed businesses and personal tax returns. For fun he enjoys running, yoga, board games and just spending time with loved ones.

Laura Scott

Laura has a background in general accounting with both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Her responsibilities include bookkeeping, personal and corporate tax preparation, and financial statement preparation. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, and reading.

Debra MacFarlane

Jordan Smith

Beth MacBride

During the pandemic, Beth earned her bookkeeping diploma from Willis College as a second career.

In her free time, she enjoys reading, thrifting, travelling to sunny destinations and spending time with family.

Angelique Lafleur

Ahmet Karatas

Keegan Bonia

Administrative Staff

Trudy Anne Fiebig

Office Administrator

Trudy has specialized training in Sage, Caseware and Practice Management. Her responsibilities include monitoring work in progress, managing accounts receivables and maintaining client data. She also completes quarterly bookkeeping, GST/HST returns and year end file preparation for clients.

Trudy is a Eucharistic Minister at St. Francis Xavier Church and helps other parishioners attend church services. For fun she enjoys playing Euchre, dancing, walking, swimming, reading, listening to Christian music, participating in bible studies & Ladies Christian retreats, going to a spa and taking vacations.

Sharron Fillator

Office Administrator

Sharron obtained a diploma in Computerized Accounting and a Microsoft Office certificate at CDI college. Sharron brings with her many years of office administration/customer service experience and is now working fulltime as one of our two office administrators. Her duties include installation & updating of all computer programs and troubleshooting all computers and printers. She is also involved in assembling and e-filing personal, corporate and estate tax returns and finalizing financial statements.

For fun in the summer, Sharron likes to play golf and spend her free time at the trailer. In the winter, she cheers loud for her favorite hockey team! GO SENS GO!

Dorothy Seward

Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Dorothy’s administrative background spans diverse sectors, including corporate, private, and not-for-profit offices, providing her with a versatile skill set. She joined the MacKillican Family in 2022.

Dorothy appreciates the opportunity that our reception desk gives her to meet and communicate with a variety of wonderful people every day.

To unwind at home, she enjoys doing puzzles, getting lost down rabbit holes on YouTube and walking her reactive dog.

George White

Tax Season Administrative Assistant

From mid-March to May you can find George White in our Office. George has been part of MacKillican Administration since the Spring of 2019.

We value having him continue with us during busy season and when needed.