S. A. (Shan) THOMAS, B.Sc., M.A., C.A.

Shan is an Associate at our Victoria office, with over twenty years experience in public practice. Her specialized areas of interest include business development, project management, acting CFO/COO/CEO, managing business change – including start-up, growth and turnaround situations. She also has extensive experience advising small businesses in industries ranging from technology, construction, logging, manufacturing and retail to consulting and various service industries.

Qualifications:

Chartered Accountant, 1986
Master of Arts, Biology, University of Northern Colorado, 1980
B.C. Medical Laboratory Technologists (Immunology), 1981
B.C. Professional Teaching Certificate (Secondary), 1978
Bachelor of Science, University of British Columbia (Biochemistry & Cell Biology), 1976

Experience:

Director with Hayes Stewart Little & Co. 2001 – present
Institute Of Chartered Accountants of BC, 1987 – present
Seminar leader/Instructor for Professional Development courses (Accounting and Auditing), C.A. reciprocity course, and C.A. finalist courses; author and mentor for P.D. courses and C.A. School of Business
Thomas Management Consulting, Nanaimo, 1999-2002

Consulting services ranging from providing planning and cash flows for new business ventures to engagements as interim CEO/CFO in business turnaround situations

Shan Thomas, Chartered Accountant, Nanaimo, 1987-1999

developed, managed and sold successful public accounting practice, with diverse client base ranging from start-up to over $30 million in revenues
industries represented included technology, manufacturing, construction, forestry/logging, retail, engineering/consulting, fish processing, various service industries, First Nations, municipal and a variety of not-for-profit entities
often acted as de facto external CFO for clients

Audit Manager with Bestwick & Partners, Nanaimo, 1985 – 1987
Articled with Deloitte Touche, Prince George, 1983 – 1985