John is the Global Head of Tax for BDO International, assuming this role on January 1, 2010. In this role, John is responsible for developing the tax service line in the BDO International network, ensuring high quality and consistent service across the globe. Prior to that, John was the National Tax Partner for BDO Canada LLP and was the head of the firm’s National Tax Department. John has over 20 years experience as a chartered accountant, providing tax advice to Canadian businesses and the people behind them. John is a frequent speaker both at BDO events in Canada and internationally, as well as at continuing education events for tax professionals including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, the Canadian Tax Foundation and other associations. John is a frequent guest expert for various media, appearing on television news programs and in major newspaper and magazine articles to discuss tax issues important to Canadians. John is currently the Co-chair of the Canada Revenue Agency’s Toronto Centre Professional’s Advisory Committee, a Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation, and a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Tax Committee.
Professional Designations & Education
- University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours), 1985
- Chartered Accountant, Ontario, 1986
- Certified Financial Planner, 1997
- Trust and Estate Practitioner, 2001
Professional Affiliations
- Governor, Canadian Tax Foundation
