
ALLAN GARBER, B.A. , C.A. , C.P.A.(Illinois), TEP Curriculum Vitae
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E-Mail: agarber@pgcllp.ca
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Psychology and Minor in Political Science, York University , Toronto , 1975.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
• Chartered Accountant, Ontario , 1978.
• Chartered Accountant, British Columbia , 1984.
• Chartered Accountant, New Brunswick , 1984.
• Chartered Accountant, Nova Scotia , 1987.
• Certified Public Accountant , Illinois USA , 1999.
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, London England , 2000
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
• C.A. student, Toronto , 1975 - 1978.
• Staff Chartered Accountant, Toronto , 1978 - 1982.
• Partner, Local C.A. firm Toronto , 1982 - 1992.
• Sole practitioner, Markham, 1992 - 1996.
Partner in merged practice, Parker, Garber & Chesney, Markham/Richmond Hill Ontario , 1996 - present.
Practised
almost exclusively in the tax area since obtaining C.A. in 1978.
Lectured to groups, including Chartered Accountants and other
professional bodies, on the uses and taxation of trusts and tax
planning and consult with leading financial institutions in Canada
concerning the use of trusts and provide advice to trust companies
related to the effects of U.S. taxes on Canadian residents.
Significant
dealings in the area of tax planning for professionals and the
entertainment and sports business and have consulted for issues
relating to various dental organizations including Nova Scotia Dental
Society, New Brunswick Dental Society, C.D.A.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Served
as a member of the Board of Directors and a member of the Financial
Review Committee for Leo Baeck Day School for 5 years. During that time
brought the school from a deficit position to running a budget surplus,
raised the required funds for and built a new facility in Vaughan,
increased enrolment by almost 50% and provided for the means for the
school to repay all of it's debt.
Subsequently
joined the Board of Directors and became the Treasurer of The Dunblaine
School, a school for children with learning disabilities, located on
Toronto . Raising the needed funds to move the school into a more
appropriate environment and established policies for financial
responsibility that have helped to maintain the viability of the school
for the future. Also acted on behalf of the school in appearing before
the Assessment Review Board.
Currently
a board member for the Interactive Management Simulation program for
Rotman School of Business at University of Toronto for the Commerce and
MBA programs.