Executive Summary
Lyn is BDO’s National Franchise Industry Leader and a Partner in BDO’s Burlington office. Recognizing the importance of financial reporting to attract the right franchisees, lenders and investors to the group, Lyn works with clients to ensure their financial statements accurately depict the finances of the company and helps management and shareholders make informed decisions. She also focuses on connecting franchisors and franchisees with the right individuals or services that they need to grow and develop as an organization.
In the not-for-profit (NPO) industry, she recognizes the importance of transparency to users of the financial statements in their decision-making process, and works with management and board members to ensure information is presented to support this process. She understands the unique challenges facing NPO boards in fulfilling their mandates, and works in collaboration with board members to identify solutions to their challenges. Lyn is an active member of the community and in the franchise industry. She is an active member of the Canadian Franchising Association where she sits on the convention committee, and she is a unit assistant with Girl Guides.