CPABC Early Achievement Award
Regan McGrath , CPA , CA Regan obtained her CA designation in 2013 . She is the founder and CEO of Metrics Chartered Professional Accounting in Victoria and previously worked as an accountant at KPMG LLP and McAvoy Rule & Company . Metrics is a cloud-based accounting firm with over 400 clients across Canada . The company offers both financial technology advisory , integration , implementation and training services as well as traditional compliance and financial reporting services . Metrics experienced year-overyear growth of over 500 % from 2014 to 2015 , and grew 35 % in 2016 .
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Regan ' s forward-thinking approach is raising the profile of the profession in the tech sector and highlighting CPAs as fintech leaders . In 2015 , Metrics became the first firm in Western Canada able to train CPA students in the pre-approved program route with no assurance hours , called the Compilation , Tax and Advisory path . Her firm also offers educational seminars and workshops for CPABC , and businesses in Victoria , Vancouver , and Toronto . In recognition of her significant achievements in business , Regan received the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce ’ s Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2016 . Regan has also volunteered her time to numerous organizations in her community , including the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce , YMCA / YWCA of Vancouver Island , Dance Victoria , Victoria International Cycling Festival , and Victoria Children ’ s Choir . She is a former co-chair of the Chamber of Commerce ’ s Sustainable Futures Committee and adviser to the Capital Regional District ’ s GreenStart Business Program .
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