OUR PEOPLE
FOUNDING PARTNER
JAMES DEBRESSER
I obtained by CA designation in 1995 and my CBV designation in 1998. I became a CPA when the various accounting bodies in Ontario unified in 2014. I have been practicing exclusively as a forensic and litigation accountant for over 30 years. I honed my skills in these areas of practice at a boutique firm for over 22 years, until I founded my own firm in 2019. During these years, I have dealt with the full gamut of financial disputes. I have been qualified as an expert witness on many occasions.
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Away from the office, I enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing, boating in the Bay of Quinte, and bikepacking on Ontario’s abandoned rail trails. I also enjoy outdoor cooking and tinkering with small engines. In recent years, I traded in my sailboat for a bass fishing boat. I am an RV enthusiast and a huge fan of outdoor music festivals. My favourite is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in the spring (although, I have a very long bucket list of festivals I want to attend).
ASSOCIATES
JESSICA MALCOLM
I obtained my CPA designation in 2024 after graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University with my Bachelor of Business Administration and my Graduate Diploma in Accounting in 2021. I obtained my CFF designation in 2025. I began my journey at the firm as a co-op student and have returned post-graduation to continue to enhance my skills and knowledge. I am currently pursuing my CBV designation.
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Enjoying a breath of fresh air in the outdoors is something that I love in every season. I look forward to camping trips during the summer months, ski trips during the winter and hiking the great outdoors with friends and family year-round. You can often find me exploring the streets of Toronto with my dog Charlotte while looking for the best chai lattes. If I am not out and about, I enjoy unwinding over a good novel or perfecting a new baking recipe.
KAITLYN MALCOLM
In 2023 I graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a concentration in finance. My academic journey included several courses in accounting and finance, which helped to develop a strong foundation for my role at the firm. I am actively expanding my skills while continuing to translate theoretical knowledge into practical contributions.
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As a cooking enthusiast, I enjoy crafting a variety of dishes savoring the mix of flavours. I also enjoy reading any good book, finding it a nice way to wind down from a day of adventures. In warmer weather, I take care of a garden full of colorful plants and vegetables. During the winter, I appreciate the Canadian weather, enjoying activities like skating and skiing. I love being outdoors in all seasons of the year, exploring and becoming one with nature whenever I can.
EXTERNAL CONSULTANT
DOUG JUNG
Doug is our external tax consultant and assists us in all areas where complicated income tax issues have an impact on our conclusions. Doug is a seasoned accounting and financial professional, running his own boutique tax and financial consulting practice in Toronto. He has over 35 years of experience and maintains his CPA, CA, and CFP designations in good standing.
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When he is able to take the occasional evening or weekend off, Doug enjoys watching a good hockey game, and is himself a reasonable beer-league centre. He also works hard to keep his golf score at two digits. If you have a concern that relates only to income tax matters, you can read more about Doug here.
RETIRED PARTNER
IAN WINTRIP
Ian was a founding partner of the firm in 2019. He has since retired from the firm, but continues to assist his clients as a sole proprietor from his home office. Ian maintains his CPA, CA, CBV, DIFA and CFF credentials in good standing.