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We love Taxes, so you don’t have to!
If you prepare your own tax return and miss one credit or deduction,
it will easily cost you more than if you had paid a professional accounting firm to do it for you.
With more than 8,380 tax returns filed every year, we can confidently say that we know what we are doing.
Over the past 30 years of helping Canadians, we have seen it all, providing us with a wealth of knowledge and experience to put to work for you. In addition to our experience, each of our files passes through our 3-step review process to ensure nothing is missed.
And if ever an error were to slip into your return, we will make it right.
This is what we provide to our clients: true peace of mind.
This year again, we made the “Top 3 Accounting Firms in Winnipeg” list created by Three Best Rated.
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Tax - Team Members
Aashna St. Louis
Aashna is a junior accountant who loves to find connections, solve problems and keep things organized. She’s passionate about her family and gaining knowledge to help her clients better. Outside the office she is a full-time mom who loves the company of her children and partner. Fun Fact: Aashna is originally from Ontario and her favourite holiday is Halloween!
View bioAline Guillot
Aline is naturally a 'sink or swim' type of person. She is so well organized that she might be mistaken for a machine, but her big heart soon reveals her true nature! Aline graduated from the University of Paris X in France with a Master’s degree in Criminal Law. She worked as a jurist for 15 years before moving to Canada, where she became a bookkeeper. When she isn’t gardening or whipping up incredible desserts, Aline enjoys planning her next trip, socializing with others, or working on her next book.
View bioAmber Morden
Amber loves to find connections and solve problems by digging into the numbers to find ways clients can take advantage of tax-saving opportunities. When she is not preparing working papers for corporate compilations and tax returns, she enjoys watching science fiction movies.
View bioAndrew D. Hudson
While Andrew dreams of having a big family one day, for now he is happy working hard and playing harder! He’s passionate about his car, always learning and gaining new knowledge, and making big breakfasts on the weekends. Maintaining close relationships with family and friends is always on his mind and you can normally find him out with his friends for meals. Andrew came to work for Talbot and Associates after graduating from Business Administration at Red River College in 2018.
View bioAndy Bagga
Andy is a Junior Accountant who values structure, clarity, and continuous learning. He prepares year-end files and corporate tax returns with a keen eye for detail. Outside of T&A, he also works as an Autopac insurance advisor and enjoys logic puzzles, math games, and spending time outdoors with friends and his dog.
View bioAnika Talbot
With a drive to understand and solve problems, Anika brings determination to prepare personal and corporate tax returns. Her competitive spirit means she doesn't stop until every challenge is resolved. Outside work, Anika loves sharpening her strategy skills through climbing, carefully planning each move and navigating every path with focus and precision.
View bioArianne Gautron
Director of First Impressions (Winnipeg-St. Boniface)
Arianne is one of those people that takes her work to heart. When visiting our St. Boniface office, you’ll either find her providing exceptional administrative support or drawn into conversation learning an interesting characteristic of the last person to walk in the door. On the homefront, Arianne loves spending time on her farmstead with her family.
View bioAshley Koop
Director of First Impressions
Very task-oriented, Ashley loves creating a battle plan, breaking down huge tasks into achievable smaller ones and executing them one by one. Ashley's attention to detail is really appreciated when helping us with invoices, projects, new client numbers, phone calls, and e-filing. When Ashley is not creating lists or checking things off, she enjoys getting into the nitty-gritty of a historical period piece, doing a lot of research to develop the characters in the captivating stories she writes.
View bioAvinesh Dasari
IT Manager
Avi, an experienced IT Manager with over 12 years of experience in the tech industry, excels in managing complex IT infrastructures, troubleshooting networks, and implementing security measures. Originally from India, he holds degrees in Network & Computer Technology and Electronics & Communications Engineering. Outside work, he enjoys nature and loves playing volleyball, baseball, and Cricket.
View bioAyvah Trippier
Ayvah is a detail-focused Bookkeeper who blends structure with creativity. From reconciling accounts to preparing reports, she keeps financial records accurate and up to date. Outside of work, she explores her many hobbies—crocheting, baking, puzzling, and podcasting—often with dogs and road trips to the lake, adding inspiration to the mix.
View bioBrandon Battistoni
Junior Accountant, Brandon enjoys tackling financial puzzles, from reconciling accounts to preparing year-end reports for corporate clients. Always eager to learn, he likes the complex nature of accounting. Outside work, he loves video games, board games, travelling to sunny destinations, and, most of all, spending time with his beloved cats.
View bioBeatrice Pops
Director of First Impressions (Selkirk)
From answering phones, getting returns ready, booking appointments or greeting you with a smile, it’s impressive to see all the tasks Beatrice juggles while keeping her good mood. Beatrice is currently planning a vacation to Scotland since she is an Outlander & Harry Potter nerd and wants to go visit all the filming spots with a group of close friends. She is also a huge fan of The Office.
View bioBrenda Prychitko
Brenda loves meeting with clients to identify their needs and help them solve their problems. Whether her clients need assistance with their personal tax returns, estates, bookkeeping or bookkeeping technical support, her attention to detail is always appreciated. When Brenda is away from the office, she enjoys gardening and preserving the vegetables that she grows. Just as her clients appreciate her attention to detail, her plants do too!
View bioBrittany Sandberg B. Comm. (Hons.), CPA, CGA
Partner / Stonewall Manager
Brittany graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree and then pursued further studies to obtain her CGA/CPA designation. She is a trusted accountant who enjoys providing sound professional advice on business and tax matters. In her free time, Brittany loves spending time with friends and family, enjoying daily walks outdoors, practicing yoga, and knitting.
View bioChelsey Raffard
Director of First Impressions
As a social butterfly who loves helping people, Chelsey shines some light on everybody’s day. While currently a Director of First Impressions, she is completing her diploma in accounting, payroll and bookkeeping at Robertson College. When Chelsey is not assembling tax returns and making sure everything is organized and sorted, she enjoys researching holistic nutrition and herbal mixtures or discovering hiking trails.
View bioChris Scott H. B. COM., CPA
Partner / Ontario Manager
Chris graduated from Laurentian University with an Honors Degree in Commerce and the CPA Western School of Business with his CPA designation. In 2024, Chris moved to Ontario to open our first office outside Manitoba and became a partner, bringing knowledge and expertise to his roles in assurance, corporate tax, and personal tax preparation. When he isn’t working, Chris gives back to the community by volunteering with not-for-profit organizations, the CPA Financial Literacy Program, and the youth of our community through coaching amateur boxing.
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Christy Ring Snell, B.Mgmt., CPA
Known for her genuine love of people, animals, and challenge, Christy has a Business Administration Diploma majoring in Accounting, a Bachelor of Management degree, and in 2022 she got her CPA designation. When she isn’t working, Christy is a proud “pawrent” and loves caring for her 2 cats and 2 dogs.
View bioClaire Vigier
With her chickens, Claire might profess to live a simple life, but she has some deep philosophies about making a difference in the world. She most admires people who go that extra mile to do something good in the world- and with her passion for baking, she’s living her own mantra. Her secret talent is being able to say the alphabet backward very quickly! After attending CUSB for nursing, majoring in French, and minoring in psychology, she joined the Talbot and Associates Team. She has 16 years of professional baking experience at her disposal and isn’t afraid to use it! A few of Claire’s life dreams are to continue expanding their free-range flock of chickens and to grow the farm.
View bioColin Taylor
Working on the assurance team as a junior accountant, Colin loves precision and focus; that’s why he finds financial statements fascinating. His love for strategic games like Dungeons & Dragons and Magic the Gathering translates into a meticulous approach, while his adventurous side keeps him ready for any challenge.
View bioCorinne Berard
Passionate about gardening and canning, Corinne is the kind of person who loves to find the best possible outcome. Whether it’s finding the best tax return for a client or learning how to grow bigger and better vegetables each year, she always strives for the ideal solution- making her a natural fit for our Farm team!
View bioCree Weiss
First things first she’s the realest. Smart, friendly, and modest, Cree believes the most rewarding things in life are the things you work for. An avid gym-goer, she also enjoys a good TV drama and many different board games. Her family’s favorite is a competitive game of Carcassonne, but she also meets regularly with another boardgame enthusiast friend to try new games. Currently hard at work with her B. Comm, she aims to pursue her CPA next and finally finish BOTW. When Cree isn’t hard at work or studying, you can find her trying new gluten-free comfort food recipes, camping, hiking, and spending quality time with her family and high energy sled dog. The person she most admires in this world is her daughter, who she adorably describes as “so little but so strong, like a bug”.
View bioDaniel Delaquis
Daniel is a strategically minded, minimalistic and charismatic accountant here in our St. Norbert office. He has a fascination with farming that came from his beekeeping business which he successfully ran for three years prior to Talbot & Associates. He was able to use and develop his accounting, tax and bookkeeping skills, bringing all four of his passions to Talbot & Associates and working with like minded individuals who hold the same belief about farming, accounting and taxes as he does. Daniel’s personal hobbies include playing disc golf, reading fantasy novels spending time with his sister.
View bioDaniel Piché, CPA
CEO / U.S. Tax Expert / Year-End Manager
Daniel has been a key part of Team Talbot since 2007. Holding both Canadian and U.S. CPA designations, he is an expert who specializes in U.S. taxation and leads our international tax team. As managing partner, he also plays a central role in the firm’s continued growth. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys sports, strategy games, and spending time with family and friends in his hometown of La Broquerie.
View bioEdward Stroh
Whether it's for his clients’ bookkeeping or in his personal life, Edward likes to keep everything very organized and the only chaos he loves is his cat. When Edward isn’t sorting business records, he likes playing various sports or having a very heated evening of Super Smash Bros with friends.
View bioEllen Zibert
Calm and supportive, Ellen is the kind of person who might like to stay in the background but she loves to help others in any way she can. That’s why her favorite part of being a bookkeeper is doing data entries and knowing that she takes the worries off of our clients’ shoulders. When Ellen isn’t working, she loves doing scrapbooks, playing board games, doing puzzles, and listening to music and singing along even if it’s a bit off tune!
View bioEmily Da Mata
As a Junior Accountant, Emily brings patience, precision, and a love of learning to every tax return and corporate file. Outside of work, those same qualities shine—whether she’s tending to her garden and animals in summer or crafting cozy crochet projects, one thoughtful stitch at a time.
View bioEric McEwen
Building Maintenance Coordinator
As our Building Maintenance Coordinator, Eric keeps things running smoothly—handling repairs, overseeing contractors, and managing training centre bookings. Known for his energy and organization, he’s also a passionate musician. When he's not fixing something at the office, he’s behind a drum kit recording an album with his band.
View bioFarbod Sarchami
Farbod is a Junior Accountant on the assurance team with a Master of Finance. He loves walking slowly through stormy weather, finding clarity in chaos and beauty in details. These qualities make him great at navigating complex files to understand, support, and earn our clients’ trust.
View bioGerald Hastings, CPA
Agriculture Team Manager
Gerald is a man of few words, but when he uses them, they’re either filled with humour or determination. After graduating from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor in Administration degree in 2015, T&A was the lucky company to scoop Gerald up before the others. Gerald has plans to obtain his CPA designation – we expect not long after that he’ll be running the firm. Outside the office you can find Gerald with a permanent smile while in family mode – especially wrestling with his son (usually over the TV remote) or helping his little girl paint her nails (he admits he would let his daughter paint his finger nails once she gets more skilled). Gerald enjoys writing, working with numbers and has tremendous respect for people who go to the extremes to stand up for the greater good in life.
View bioGinette Hadley
Director of First Impressions (Winnipeg-St. Norbert)
Ladies and gentlemen, meet the lady who keeps everything spinning at T&A’s head office. People are instantly drawn to Ginette because of her warm, welcoming personality, then find themselves making excuses to hang out with her because of her infectious laugh or because she always believes the best about you. It’s not surprising that this rock star was once in the Navy reserves – because there’s not a task or situation that could possibly throw this firecracker off her game. Off hours, be it packing a picnic and taking off to the beach or hiking some far-off trail in Manitoba – excursions, family and friends are what make her world spin.
View bioJan Jolicoeur
Internal Administrative Assistant
Rumoured to have single-handedly saved an entire village from being taken over by villains, there’s nothing Jan Jolicoeur can’t handle. She’s the savvy Director of First Impressions at Talbot’s head office and we’re not quite sure what we’d do without her. Quick with a “pump-you-up” fun contests or jokes, in her spare time, this lightening rod is also a marriage commissionaire, studies sign language and always stays up-to-speed on what’s happening in the world. Her passions include music (from Beethoven to Classic Rock) and being with her daughters and husband.
View bioJayson Tomaquin
Easily the man with the biggest smile in our St. Boniface office, Jayson joined T&A in 2014 after graduating Robertson College with an accounting diploma. He enjoys traveling and extreme sports such as sky diving, scuba diving, water rafting, mountain climbing, bungee jumping and paragliding (next on the list, F1 driving experience in Dubai). Jayson admires his sister for her hard work ethic, ambition and passion to see her children succeed.
View bioJean-Guy Talbot FCPA, FCGA
Founder & Partner of 'Talbot & Associates' and Founder & CEO of ’RêveNew Practice Management'
Jean-Guy founded Talbot and Associates in 1987 and spent a lot of time and energy researching the secrets of operating a better practice, expanding this company from a one-person basement operation to a multi-provincial firm. An FCPA honoree, he is now a speaker and a mentor to other accountants on the path to success. Fun fact: Jean-Guy was Born and raised on a mixed farm.
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Jenae Berard
Director of First Impressions (Winnipeg-St. Norbert)
With her warm, friendly presence, Jenae makes every client feel genuinely welcomed and heard from the moment they arrive. Her upbeat energy and positive spirit make her an essential support to both our team and our clients—always ready to help and keep things running smoothly.
View bioJennifer Lewicky
Junior bookkeeper, Jennifer has a passion for organizing and solving puzzles, making her a natural at bookkeeping. She loves diving into details, uncovering how things work, and reassembling them in a clear, orderly way. Her curiosity and dedication help clients make sense of their financial information with ease.
View bioJen Obsniuk CPA, CGA
The Spreadsheet Queen, Jen loves to create budgets for everything. No wonder she is the treasurer of the Balmoral Childcare Centre. Talbot & Associates is lucky to have someone like her on our team. Originally from a film studies background, Jen worked on television and movie sets in Winnipeg for a year and a half before deciding it wasn’t for her. Now a CPA, she is thrilled to be part of a company that truly values its clients and community.
View bioJocelyne McWilliams
Audit Manager
If you look up “one cool customer” in the dictionary, you’ll see Jocelyne’s photo right beside it. This lady is the full package- sharing her ease, smarts and laughter with the T&A team for over 18 years. Jocelyne received a diploma in Business Administration from the Université de Saint-Boniface in 1997. Prior to Talbot, she obtained close to 10 years of public and private accounting experience. Out of the office, you can find her puzzling, enjoying golf, speeding on trails a la ATV or laughing up a storm near a bonfire with friends.
View bioJoelle Régnier CPA, CGA
Partner / Compliance Manager
Leading our assurance team, Joelle has been sharing her accounting expertise with Talbot since 1996, empowering staff and clients to make informed financial decisions for long-term success. A dedicated team player, she also ensures every celebration is sweeter with her baking skills. Outside work, Joelle loves hosting family celebrations and travelling.
View bioJosef Krieger
Eager to learn new things, Josef is a strong logical person who enjoys helping clients to understand their very individualized tax situation. When Josef is not preparing tax returns for people with all forms of income, he loves to spend time with his family, camping and hiking.
View bioJosh Warkentin, CPA
Josh lives on an acreage with his growing family and is part of our agriculture team. He specializes in farm accounting and loves talking with farmers. One of our strongest chess players, Josh enjoys farm taxation because it allows him to apply his strategic skills to his clients' unique financial needs.
View bioJustin Chaput B. Comm. (Hons.), CPA, CGA
Partner / Agriculture Team Manager
Justin is a dynamic leader known for creating impactful opportunities for clients, mentoring teammates, and driving the Ag Team's success. A devoted husband and proud father, he’s committed to helping his family achieve their goals. A passionate Toronto Maple Leafs fan, Justin holds his ground against Jets supporters with unwavering enthusiasm—like a tractor weathering a hailstorm.
View bioKatie Gunther
Ashern Manager
Some people say Katie Gunther looks like Molly Ringwald (in her 80s prime). We say she was one of the best things that’s ever happened to T&A. Her love of life, determination, and eagerness to learn have benefitted the firm and clients extremely well. Katie joined the Ashern office in August 2015 and is now the Ashern manager. Her file focus is agriculture and estates. Happiest in the outdoors, you can find her hiking, camping, helping on her parents’ cattle farm, running with her husband Curtis.
View bioKatrina Hudson
Katrina believes continuing to learn, challenge her current mindset, and seek out wisdom from those around her is all part of our lifelong growth. Having completed her QuickBooks Online and Desktop Certification, you can find her hard at work in her current field of focus. At the age of 3, she took her first ballet class and discovered her passion, going on to study full time at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Professional Division at the age of 12. Part of a small group of 10 girls from around the world, she trained in classical Russian Technique and learned discipline, strong work ethic, and a deep love and respect for the art form. Today, you can find her hiking, puzzling, brushing up on her calligraphy skills, or in the kitchen with a glass of red wine trying a new recipe with her beloved cat Pippa.
View bioKevin Code H. B. Com., CPA, CGA
Partner
Thoughtful as a Hallmark Card with the work ethic of a Saint, he’s the guy who dresses so well you wonder where he’s off to later. Kevin has been an influential part of T&A since 2013. He brings with him over a decade of career and educational experience including an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Laurentian University and a CPA, CGA designation. Beyond number crunching and helping teammates stay on track, Kevin enjoys snowboarding, hockey and taking in of-the-beaten-path films. He considers it his greatest privilege to help others succeed, an act he carries out often at Talbot & Associates with clients and co-workers alike.
View bioKiera Coish
Kiera, a passionate musician with a lifelong love for singing and piano, draws inspiration from her musical family. She graduated with Honours in Applied Accounting from Red River and holds both a Diploma of Performing Arts from the Canadian College of Performing Arts and a Diploma in Music from Camosun College.
View bioKrish Bhatt
As a System Administrator, Krish ensures our IT systems run smoothly and securely. He enjoys solving technical issues, supporting the team, and exploring new technologies. Naturally curious and organized, he brings sharp research and planning skills to everything he tackles—from streamlining infrastructure to mapping out hiking weekends.
View bioKrysta Hillyer
As a Bookkeeper in our Stonewall office, Krysta finds joy in turning piles of receipts into clean, organized records. A natural planner, she thrives on structure and tidy spreadsheets. Outside the office, she enjoys family time, gardening, and exploring the great outdoors—always with a to-do list close at hand.
View bioKyla Murray, CPA
Partner / Agriculture Team Manager
There’s a reason Kyla Murray is known as T&A’s resident bloodhound. If she’s not sniffing out a solution with military precision, you’ll find her wowing clients with the latest accounting ace up her sleeve. Kyla is an integral member of T&A’s Ag Team and provides exceptional training, support and care for her teammates and clients of the firm. She obtained her CPA designation after completing her Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from Laurentian University. She grew up in rural southeastern Manitoba and enjoys golfing, fishing, water skiing, playing volleyball & softball and watching sports of any kind (especially if her nieces or nephews are playing).
View bioLaurel Sajtos, CPA, CGA
If you were to ask Laurel what accounting and horse riding have in common, she would probably answer that it's all about seeing the true potential. That’s why when Laurel isn’t riding horses, she is helping clients to reach their business goals.
View bioLeslie Morovek
As a Senior Bookkeeper, Leslie loves to help—whether it’s supporting clients or helping junior team members. With a long history of community involvement, including leading the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Society and organizing Folklorama events, she brings that same spirit to the office…and to cheering on her favourite sports team.
View bioLilya Doerksen
Meticulous and passionate, Lilya loves to look closely at everything and search for answers. Whether it’s helping clients with their bookkeeping or with her numerous hobbies, everything will be done with precision. When she is not at work, you can find Lilya playing complex games, painting, crafting or transforming a thrift piece of furniture into a piece of art.
View bioLinda Krieger
Whether she is cleaning clients’ books or meeting deadlines, you can always count on Linda. Between her love for helping clients and her team-player attitude, she is a great addition to our bookkeeping team. When Linda is not working, she can be found travelling, hiking, or camping with her family.
View bioLindsay Wierer
Lindsay has been a solid member of T&A’s Birtle office since opening in 2016. She brought with her a devoted sense of purpose, commitment to problem solving and concentrated education in accounting and business. The same devotion she has in helping T&A clients succeed is also evident in her advocacy of reducing waste and ensuring children obtain a good education. Lindsay greatly admires her daughter Samantha who has set goals and persevered, and hopes for the day when she can travel the world and immerse herself in its wonders (in more peaceful times). Her dream day would consist of taking in a Jets Game with family after a day of invigorating work on flower beds.
View bioMackenzie Chaudhary
Mackenzie is a Junior Accountant with a big heart and a drive to grow. Eager to learn, she’s passionate about using her skills to help as many people as possible. A devoted animal lover, she spends her free time caring for her two cats or rescuing strays in need.
View bioMadison Code
As a junior accountant on our Trust and Estates team, Madison is known for her kindness and friendly demeanour. She loves the complexity of preparing year-ends and finding loopholes to help clients save money. Madison is now working on a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Manitoba.
View bioMarcie Mcrae
As a bookkeeper, Marcie loves working with numbers and being organized. When she isn’t cooking or baking, you can find her enjoying activities in the community or spending time with her precious girls and puppies.
View bioMartine Dubé CPA, CGA
If candour was an Olympic sport, this lady would take gold (every time!). But don’t be fooled, although Martine Dubé possesses a humor dry as the desert – she’s all heart. Martine brings with her accounting smarts, attention to detail and a warm mentorship style which has been a strong asset to the T&A team since 2011. She earned her CPA, CGA designation in 2015. Martine most admires her siblings who shape her world with their fresh perspectives. In her spare time, she appreciates road trips, watching movies, reading ghostly novels, rollerblading and the occasional snowboarding trip. Martine’s dream experience would be to visit Scotland to take in historical castles while listening to George Michael’s greatest hits on repeat.
View bioMatt Hofer CPA
Corporate Year-End Manager and Trusts/Estates File Manager, Matt is dedicated to continuous learning and sharing knowledge. Passionate about teaching, he leads training and supports preparers with expertise and patience. Outside of work, he enjoys playing tabletop role-playing games, where he can explore his love for planning and strategy while collaborating with others.
View bioMegh Arvikar
Megh's passion for football (called soccer here) and bookkeeping both stem from the same love of strategy and precision. Just like positioning every player to win the game, he organizes clients' financial records with care, ensuring everything is in its right place for success. He thrives on bringing order to complexity. When Megh is not working, you can find him supporting his favourite team, Real Madrid CF, or playing FIFA.
View bioMontana Jones
Director of First Impressions (Ashern)
Since Montana Jones started as Director of First Impressions with T&A’s Ashern office, we’ve had the problem of finding a room big enough to contain her fun-loving charm. She brought with her a certificate in Business Administration and a healthy appetite for adventure. When she’s not taking care of her team and clients, you’ll find Montana camping, driving in the mud with her Dad’s 4 X 4 or striking up conversations with anyone and everyone. Montana hopes to contribute to the future growth and flourishment of her community. She admires her Mom and sister for their determination in reaching their personal goals.
View bioMorgan Lappage
Morgan grew up on a family farm where she helped with chores. That’s why she joined our AG Team as a Junior Accountant. She graduated from Red River College in 2019 with a major in Business Administration and Marketing. Currently, Morgan is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting at Athabasca University. Fun fact, her first two jobs were at a pharmacy and a Clinic.
View bioNatalie Dumont
COO
As our Chief Operations Officer and a true board game strategist, Natalie thrives on managing various projects and making sure T&A’s magic happens. She enjoys challenging the norm and pushing our team and clients to think through their processes and procedures to extract the issues, which inevitably leads to solutions. Outside of the office, she’s a laid-back mom who loves the company of her children and husband, and yes, she challenges the norm with them too!
View bioNevada Taylor
Nevada is an administrative assistant and bookkeeper who loves iced coffee. She likes to get things done efficiently and organize them, as well as assist clients. Nevada loves dogs, but paradoxically, this energetic person's favourite animal is the sloth.
View bioNicole Reimer
Director of First Impressions (Steinbach)
Nicole is the first smile you will see entering our Steinbach office. From phone calls to booking appointments and responding to emails, she is always trying to keep up with the daily chaos and making sure things are smooth going for everyone. When she is not at work, you can find Nicole fishing, hiking being outdoors or spending time with her daughter and family.
View bioOlga Lebedeva
A valued member of the AG team and tax preparation team, Olga assists clients with challenges they face, whether it's helping them plan their farm taxes or solving a problem, she always gives her maximum. Fun fact, Olga comes from a diverse career background, including professions in graphic design and event décor.
View bioPatrick Pantel CPA
Partner / Bookkeeping Manager
Patrick brings a unique blend of skills to the firm, from Red Seal mechanic to retired Master Corporal in the Canadian Army to finally becoming a CPA. Known for his problem-solving expertise and unstoppable drive, he’s a key contributor to our tax and business consulting team. Outside of work, Patrick enjoys building and rebuilding his ‘37 Chevy ½ ton, combining precision and passion.
View bioPaul Dorey H. B. Com, CPA, CGA
Partner
As part of our assurance team, Paul works on audits and year-end reviews. With a keen interest in news spanning technology, politics, history, and future trends, he thrives on understanding progress. Paul's curiosity equips him to grasp clients’ unique challenges and opportunities, allowing him to provide insightful solutions tailored to their needs.
View bioPeter Weiss
Junior Accountant with an artistic flair, Peter is fascinated by how clients' choices impact their taxes. Always seeing things in a positive and appreciative light, he thrives on having his clients leave the office with a smile. When he’s not preparing corporate tax returns, you can find Peter practicing for one of the two performing groups he is part of, playing calm music on a guitar or learning new shortcuts on a keyboard.
View bioPierre Normandeau CPA, CGA
Partner / St. Boniface Manager/Selkirk Manager / Trusts & Estates Manager
Pierre has been helping clients solve complex challenges since 2002. As a partner at Talbot & Associates, he thrives on collaborating with clients to create impactful, practical solutions tailored to their needs. Known for his approachable style, Pierre is passionate about turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.
View bioRebecca Khun
Passionate about environmental stewardship, Rebecca thrives on empowering people and serving her community. Graduating in 2018 from Providence University College, she holds a degree in BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration). Rebecca’s two greatest loves are culinary adventures and nature. When she’s not enjoying music or cooking, she can be found hiking or just immersing herself in nature and exploring new places. Rebecca’s personal mantra is "Is there anything more perfect than a consistently imperfect unfolding of nature."
View bioRémi Carruthers
Remi is a Junior Accountant who thrives on new challenges and the opportunity to grow. He prepares corporate and personal tax returns, financial statements, and CRA responses with care. A passionate sports fan and team player, Remi brings energy, focus, and a love of helping others—on and off the field.
View bioRémy Dogra
Marketing & Communications Manager
Right after immigrating from France, Rémy joined T&A as a bilingual Marketing and Communication Manager. With over 15 years of experience as a Graphic Designer and Art Director at the advertising firm Publicis Worldwide, he envisions things as they could be – not just as they are. Naturally curious with an artistic flair, he’s what people call a content creator. He launched a YouTube channel (around 25k subs) to help people grow a species of carnivorous plants at home and became a self-published author in 2024. With his “get it done” attitude, Rémy also took on the role of T&A HQ’s building manager in 2024.
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Rich Jolicoeur
Rich often wonders why people stare at him like he has eight heads. It could be (a) his wild stories about what he blew up in his garage microwave, (b) the rapid speed in which fires back email responses or (c) that they are literally staring at all the hats he wears at the firm. Rich has been a significant part of the T&A family since 2011. He’s held positions as the IT Manager and supports the Ag Team and overall tax file preparation. He is a quick study and is constantly striving to improve himself in some way each day. In his downtime he enjoys wood working, a good book or head banging to Abba.
View bioRichelle Forgue
Richelle is a detail-oriented Junior Accountant with a passion for mastering corporate taxes and keeping things running smoothly with a solid plan. Outside of work, she loves experimenting in the kitchen—tweaking ingredient ratios and chasing the perfect sourdough recipe, one delicious loaf at a time.
View bioRohit Paul
As an accountant on the assurance team, Rohit brings sharp analytical skills and a love of precision to every audit and tax file. A focused team player with a passion for cricket, he takes pride in being dependable and collaborative—both in his professional work and personal life.
View bioSamantha Campbell
Samantha thrives on making things clearer for clients and transforming complex financial data into organized, concise records. With a passion for streamlining processes, she ensures bookkeeping and tax filing are smooth and stress-free, providing clients with peace of mind and a clear financial picture.
View bioSamreen Kaur
As a Junior Accountant on the Farm Team, Samreen loves staying organized, tackling complex files, and always learning something new. She’s passionate about personal growth and supporting others on their journey too. Outside the office, you’ll find her staying active and embracing anything that helps her feel her best.
View bioSarah Hnatishin
As a Junior Accountant, Sarah brings a love of numbers, planning, and organization to every file. In her free time, she enjoys mapping out and sowing flower seeds across her eight flower beds, always choosing the perfect spot where each plant will thrive.
View bioSasha Pedneault PCP
Internal Accounting Assistant / Payroll Compliance Professional
With her Payroll Compliance Professional designation, Sasha supports clients with their payroll needs and leads our internal accounting with precision. A former bookkeeping team manager, she brings experience and care to every task. Outside of work, she enjoys church service, baking, romantic films, outdoor adventures, and time with her dog, Kita.
View bioSheri Melsted
Sheri loves supporting others, both at work and in her community. As a bookkeeper, she enjoys helping clients and stepping up during Tax Season. A devoted Winnipeg Jets and Blue Bombers fan, she also supports JDRF in the fight against Type 1 Diabetes, a cause close to her heart as both her daughters unfortunately have the disease.
View bioSoren Lock
Soren wakes up each morning with the idea that each day is a gift and a new challenge, knowing that the challenging days make the good days that much sweeter. Passionate about seeing people grow and achieve excellence, his personal mantra is to be ‘always improving.’ Soren was married in 2022 and is excited to be starting a family. In 2023, he graduated from CMU with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a major in accounting. For over five years, he has been part of True North Helping Hands, building schools for indigenous children in Baja California, Mexico.
View bioStefan De Graff CPA
Motivated and caring, Stefan uses his will and tenacity to challenge himself but also to help his clients. His desire to make a positive impact as often as he can also translates into his job, where he gives it his all to find solutions to your problems. He became a CPA in 2025, and when he isn't working, you can find him looking for his next 800km hiking trail.
View bioTiffany Banman CPA
Steinbach Manager
With extensive field-related experience, Tiffany supports several departments, including personal tax, US tax, year-ends, and more. Based in our Steinbach office, she loves learning clients’ stories and being a part of their lives through a financial perspective, which is what Tiffany feels most passionate about in her work. She deeply appreciates those who make the most out of life.
View bioTimo Kornelsen
Born in Germany, Timo moved to Canada when he was 13, bringing with him his kind heart and unshakeable faith. He is passionate about helping people. Timo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and just wrote his CFE, well on his way to accomplishing his dream of becoming a CPA one day. When he’s not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family. Some of their favourite activities include Duplo building adventures and bike rides complete with their little ones in the bike trailer.
View bioTyler Williment
Dedicated to whatever he puts his mind to, Tyler is a self-starter who begins each 7 am morning with toast and Nutella. While he enjoys watching a great deal of sports, his personal favorite being hockey, he does believe soccer is ‘criminally underrated’ and particularly enjoys the lack of commercials and the great fan culture around the sport. Between attending the University of Manitoba and previous summer retail jobs, he focused his professional studies in Economics. His personal studies turned toward teaching himself Japanese and his biggest regret is not speaking the language nearly enough. He cites the process of learning like ‘reading a book on how to build a log cabin from the ground up before ever picking up a hammer’. In his free time, he enjoys watching YouTube and playing video games on PC and Nintendo. A fan of the Mega Man Battle Network games on GBA, he enjoys all sorts of games depending on his mood. One day he wants to go on vacation to another country that doesn’t primarily speak English, with his top pick being a vacation to Japan. He most admires his mom for being one of the hardest working people he knows.
View bioValérie Chaput
Human Resources
Valérie is the real-life version of a viral video. You can’t stop watching her and you want to introduce her to all your friends. From hilarious stories about insane incidents to her sharp-as-a-tact work ethic – she’s a catch for any organization (and we caught her – point us!). Valérie is T&A’s HR/Executive Assistant who’s been with T&A since 2006. She obtained her Office Management diploma at the Université de Saint-Boniface in 2007 and has kept T&A spinning ever since. Often the first one in and the last out, this girl is most marked by her tremendous generosity and kind heart. In her free time, Valérie loves to bake and is a passionate volunteer. She enjoys any type of physical activity – whether its Zumba or playing volleyball. She lives life with a spirit of gratitude and credits her parents who sacrificed to give her and her siblings the life she so deeply appreciates now.
View bioVicki Liu
As a Senior Bookkeeper, Vicki brings experience, precision, and a sharp eye for detail to every client file. When she’s off the clock, she’s on a culinary mission—sampling restaurants near and far in search of the ultimate brunch spot.
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