Alex Hardy, CPA, CA

Executive summary

Alexandra Hardy is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Partner with BDO in Waterloo. With 20 years of experience in the area of accounting and auditing, operational analysis and financial management, she is a professional advisor to many owner-managers in various industrial sectors including technology, professional services, distribution and manufacturing as well as not-for-profit entities.

Alex is a member of BDO's National Technology and Life Sciences Group and is the leader of the regional team representing the sector. She has a large client base consisting of numerous technology clients at various stages of development.

Alex develops strong relationships with her clients with a focus on understanding their business and year-round communication. She is highly accessible and provides an objective perspective and proactive advice to add value to her services.

Alex was recently awarded the CPA Ontario (previously named ICAO) Award of Distinction, which recognizes members who have made an early impact through leadership and achievement in their professional, community and/or personal lives. She was also the recipient of the Christine E. Sinclair Community Leadership Award, which recognizes exceptional leadership in community volunteerism.

Professional designations and education

Chartered Professional Accountant, Ontario, 2013
Chartered Accountant, Ontario, 2001
Master Accounting, University of Waterloo, 1999
Bachelor Mathematics, University of Leeds, England, 1996